| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V025000 |
| Summary | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ANODIZED INTERNAL SURFACES CAUSING ACCELERATED WEAR OF A PISTON SEAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ONE PORTION OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BECOME INEFFECTIVE RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER WOULD BE WARNED BY INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. |
| Remedy | MASTER CYLINDERS BUILT ON JANUARY 9, 1985 WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. |
Data updated January 2023
1985 Ford Thunderbird Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1985 Ford Thunderbird have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1985 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1985 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.
A: Yes, the 1985 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1985 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.