F 250 2WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # 92S44
Date: 920501
Overview of Recall 92S44
RECALL NUMBER 92S44
Date: May, 1992
At Dealers By: as Req'd
0% of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers
At PDC By: Kit A - May 22 1992
Kit B - June 15, 1992
Date in Owner Letter
TO: All Ford Dealers
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 92S44 - Certain 1988-1991 F250/350 Trucks for Loss of Front Brake Effectiveness
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1988-1991 F250/350 trucks over 8500 lb GVW with 7.5L EFI or 7.3L diesel (4x2 and 4x4) and 5.8L EFI (4x4 only). Trucks under 8500 lb
GVW. 5.8L EFI (4x2) and F-Super Duty light trucks are not involved in this recall. Specific vehicle information is as follows:
REASONS FOR RECALL
In certain extremely severe driving conditions, the vehicle may experience a loss of front brake effectiveness due to overheating of brake fluid. These
vehicles have a split brake system and the rear brakes remain operational.
This condition has been reported primarily in vehicles operated in mountainous regions, and on vehicles that have been in service for a minimum of one
to two years and where the brake fluid has absorbed moisture from the air, lowering its boiling point. It usually involves heavily loaded vehicles driving
on long, steep grades, or when towing at, or near, the Maximum Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) for towing. Warm weather also appears to
contribute to this condition.
To correct this condition, dealers will install insulators in the front brake caliper pistons on all the affected trucks. 7.5L EFI engine equipped trucks will
also have insulation installed on selected portions of the front brake lines.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Information
Attachment I - Administrative Information
OASIS
YOU MUST USE OASIS TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS RECALL.
