NHTSA Recall 92V026000: Shoes/linings (service brakes)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 3, 1992, covering an estimated 467,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford F-250.

467,000

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1992

owners notified (June 10)

NHTSA campaign	92V026000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DRUM › SHOES/LININGS
Report received	March 3, 1992
Owner notification	June 10, 1992
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.

Safety risk

Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.

Remedy

Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

Notes

System: brakes; front brake lining.vehicle description: f250 and f350 trucks with 7.3 l diesel and 7.5 l efiengines ; f250 and f350 4x4 models with 5.8 l efi engines.note: ford recommends vehicle operators do not exceed the gcwr and gvwr of theirvehicles, and proper maintenance of the brakes on these vehicles and any trailerparticularly when operating in mountainous areas with long, steep grades.

Vehicles covered by recall 92V026000

Make and model	Model years
Ford F-250	1991
Ford F-350	1991
Ford F250	1988, 1989, 1990
Ford F350	1988, 1989, 1990

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.