Recall 89V081000: 1989 Mercury Cougar and 1 other model

Report received

May 19, 1989

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

113,200vehicles

Model years

1989

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

Due to contact between the brake caliper of the inboard front wheel and the front stabilizer bar, there may be increased brake pedal travel following low speed turning maneuvers.

Possible consequence

This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident.

Remedy

Install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.

Affected model years

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

• 1989 Ford Thunderbird124 complaints
• 1989 Mercury Cougar81 complaints