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Recall campaign89V223000

Recall 89V223000: 1990 Ford Aerostar

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Report received
Dec 11, 1989
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
30,000vehicles
Model years
1990

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

Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at temperatures less than 40 degrees.

Possible consequence

This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distance that could result in a crash or collision.

Remedy

Install new design master cylinder incorporating a redesigned seal.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.