Recall 85V025000: 1985 Mercury Cougar and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 11, 1985

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

3,508vehicles

Model years

1985

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Ford Thunderbird14 complaints
• 1985 Mercury Cougar10 complaints