Recall - Front Suspension Hardware Modification: Overview

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RECALL NUMBER

89S63

Date: June, 1989
TO: All Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers

SUBJECT: Safety Recall 89S63 - 1989 Thunderbird and Cougar - Extended Brake Pedal Travel
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1989 Thunderbird and Cougar - Built from Job # 1 through March 27, 1989
REASONS FOR RECALL
EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

During full-lock, low speed turns (less than 5 MPH) the inboard front brake caliper may contact the stabilizer bar or stabilizer link.

This can push the front disc caliper piston back and force brake fluid back into the master cylinder reservoir. This results in increased brake pedal travel during the next brake application.

After one brake application, the piston is repositioned and proper pedal travel and brake performance is restored. The sequence could repeat, however, following the next low speed full-lock turn.
ATTACHMENTS Attachment I
- Administrative Information

Attachment II
- Labor Allowances
- Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
- Technical Information