Ford Recall F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks: faulty power brake assist hose

Today we are hearing that there is a Ford Recall for F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks, the Ford Motor Company has recalled these trucks because of a faulty power brake assist hose that has caused no injuries but did cause 11 minor accidents. The company reported they would recall more than 650,000 vehicles that are equipped with the 5.4-liter three-valve engine. This recall includes 2005 and 2006 F-150 and Mark LT trucks, it was also confirmed by to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The problem with the faulty power brake assist hose is that it can swell over time and this can cause the hose to become detached from the intake manifold, if this happens then the breaking creates increased pressure on the brake pedal. 50,000 of the recalled vehicles are from Canada, 1,500 are in other countries and the rest of in the United States. Although we are breaking this news now, it seems Ford does not have the parts to make the repair needed and they have said they will start notifying F-150 and Mark LT owners of the recall in early July. This was made aware in letters to Ford Lincoln and Mercury dealers, if you do own one of the vehicles or want more information then you can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Obviously this repair will not cost the customers anything when Ford starts the recall in a couple of months.

What do you make on this recall and would you wish to be contacted sooner?

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