Recall 02V-068: 1999 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-350 and 2 more
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2002, covering about 51,846 vehicles.
The problem
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
The risk
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and Cable |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V068000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-250 | 1999 | All years |
| Ford F-350 | 1999 | All years |
| Ford F-450 SD | 1999 | All years |
| Ford F-550 SD | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-068?
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
How is recall 02V-068 fixed?
Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.