Ford E350, Econoline +2 more: Not Entered

Affects Ford E350, Econoline, Club Wagon, E250 · 1979 — about 6K vehicles.

The hazard

VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WHICH LOOP UPWARD RATHER THAN DOWNWARD AND COULD CONTACT THE ADJACENT TIRE IN A FULL LEFT TURN POSITION. THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN CHAFING AND WEAR OF THE BRAKE HOSE RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational