Recall campaign81V084000
Recall 81V084000: 1981 Mercury Lynx and 2 other models
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
- Report received
- Jul 7, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 4,338vehicles
- Model years
- 1981–1982
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.
Remedy
All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Ford Escort1 complaints
- 1982 Ford EXP0 complaints
- 1981 Mercury Lynx0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.