NHTSA recall 94V-169 (94V169001)

parking brake recall reported September 7, 1994 - about 835,791 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V169001
Also written as: 94V-169
Reported: September 7, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~835,791
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-169 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

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

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.