The car industry is abuzz with new information the Ford Motor Company has recalled over 650,000 Ford trucks due to a brake hose problem. Certain 2005 and 2006 models of the F-150, as well as the Lincoln Mark LT, have been recalled because the brake hose can detach from an intake manifold. This means the driver could lose the “assist” function that gives additional power to the brake system and lose braking power.
According to Ford spokesperson Wes Sherwood, these Ford trucks could still stop when the brake hose detaches, but it would require more force on the part of the driver and they would have to push hard on the pedal in order to stop quickly enough.
Ford has received reports of 11 minor accidents as a result of the brake hose detachment but no injuries have been reported. In response to the problems, they have done a full recall. Over six hundred thousand have been recalled in the United States, and a further fifty thousand have been recalled in Canada.
Customers who own one of the affected trucks can get a brake hose replacement at their local Ford truck dealer starting at the end of June. The recall comes right before the release of the new line of Ford F-series trucks debuts with much fanfare. The impacted trucks have a 5.4 liter engine.
If you think your Ford truck may have been impacted by the brake hose problem, contact Sunset Ford for instructions on what to do from here. Check out the website for contact information or stop by to speak to a representative.
For the last couple decades, the Ford Motor Company has been on a rollercoaster ride. At one time, it was one of the leaders in the entire auto industry. Then, for a few years after that, the automaker got a bad “rep” for having low quality vehicles. In fact, there used to be an adage that said that the letters in Ford stood for “Found on Road Dead.”
