NHTSA Recall 94V169001: Conventional (parking brake)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 835,791 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 94V169001 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL |
| Report received | September 7, 1994 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 1994 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Safety risk
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Notes
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 94V169001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Ford Explorer | 1993, 1994 |
| Ford F-150 | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Ford F-250 | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Ford F-350 | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Ford Ranger | 1993, 1994 |
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.