BA-BF recall

[PETE_XR6]

Brakes problem in 200,000 Fords
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May 25, 2007 - 2:54PM

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AdvertisementThe Ford Motor company is replacing the brakes hose on its popular BF and BA Falcon models Australia-wide after a brake durability problem was detected.

Owners of the models are being asked to bring their cars into Ford dealerships "as a matter of course" to have the rear brakes hose replaced at no cost.

Ford public affairs spokesman Edward Finn said about 200,000 cars are involved, covering the Falcon range from the BA which came on the market in September 2002 to the BF Mark 2 which was released last March.

"The rear brake hoses on certain sedan models are being replaced because in certain circumstances they wear excessively and the brakes lose their operating effectiveness," Mr Finn said.

He stressed the brake replacements which began this week are taking place as a safety program and are not a recall.

So far the problem has been detected in round 1000 cars.

The brake problem will be noticeable, and accompanied by a warning light, but will still allow the car to stop within the prescribed distance, Mr Finn said.

The problem of excessive wear on the brake lining is believed to stem from the high mileage the vehicles tend to be put to over different road surfaces.

Another 20,000 vehicles in New Zealand will also be subjected for brake replacements.

theage.com.au

http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...601642736.html

[Bucket]

sounds like a recall to me : :

[Green X]

Bucket No, it's a a safety program and are not a recall

Humm, i got a 07 BF2 Turbo, wonder if i will get a letter or phone call from the dealership.

[XR8putts]

Wow, so late? Weird.

[4.9 EF Futura]

Originally Posted by PETE_XR6

they wear excessively and the brakes lose their operating effectiveness," Mr Finn said.

Lol, bit of an understatement??

Never good to hear about such instances, esp following an operating loss discussed here recently.

[ZA-289]

So I should get mine done then? along with the power steering hose etc etc...

free brake fluid change and power steering flush?

[Ringo]

Originally Posted by Bucket

sounds like a recall to me : :

Walks like a duck, sounds like a duck.

I'd suggest it is the safety program you do before you get order to have a recall.

At least Ford are doing the right thing about this.

Hyundai gave themselves masses of negative publicity over denying that there was a problem with Excels...only to later bow to pressure and say OK we will fix it.

I dare say that this will be cheaper in the long run than trying to rebuild a shattered reputation.

There is going to be a generation of Ford apprentices who are going to masters at bleeding BA-F brakes !!

[red_october]

Does it only affect sedans and not wagons?

[fou_bleu]

Anything to keep motorists safe! Every car has some sort of problem! Some big, some small! So what?!

[sfr rob]

bugger it, i am too lazy to take my car down to Ford to get done, i will just clamp off the rear brakes :P

[Vdouw]

Eh me olds XR6 is a lease and has done 90,000 so should have been picked up by now after we have cut up sick at them for the hand brake being loose and ineffective twice with the problem being fixed the 2nd time 30,000km ago ... oh bugger better take it in.

[Spanrz]

Originally Posted by red_october

Does it only affect sedans and not wagons?

That's what I am trying to find out. Due to having a Wagon...

[StookEB]

We have actually had the car slow down and the break light come on about a month ago. Know this explains it, mum thought she was going nuts.
DAMM IT now we have to take it back again after just getting it back today.

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by red_october

Does it only affect sedans and not wagons?

Would be good to know exactly what it affects since dad has a BA ute, if its going to affect that I'll pass it on to him.

It does state "sedans" but its not really 100% clear.

edit: after re-reading it states "certain sedan models" so I'm going to assume its only sedans at this stage, its not on the recalls.gov.au website at the moment though.

[WPN XR6T]

Quote:
Originally Posted by red_october
Does it only affect sedans and not wagons?



Would be good to know exactly what it affects since dad has a BA ute, if its going to affect that I'll pass it on to him.

It does state "sedans" but its not really 100% clear.

edit: after re-reading it states "certain sedan models" so I'm going to assume its only sedans at this stage, its not on the recalls.gov.au website at the moment though.

For the cost of a phone call to your local Ford dealer, I would want to find out if I was you guys. There service department would be able to give you a difinite anewer. :voldar02:

[partzkid]

Originally Posted by red_october

Does it only affect sedans and not wagons?

this only affects sedans and not wagons
barke hoses are becoming a real problem on BA-BF's at the moment
just ask any taxi driver!
its only the rears so i'd be getting your car booked in real soon

partzkid

[merlin]

Bah, who needs rear brakes anyway...

[Rodp]

Fronts do most of the work anyway. Had mine serviced a few weeks ago, I think I'll wait till the next service schedule and see if they mention anything about it.

[partzkid]

Originally Posted by Rodp

Fronts do most of the work anyway. Had mine serviced a few weeks ago, I think I'll wait till the next service schedule and see if they mention anything about it.

they're just going to advise you that you need them replaced at your next service anyway, so if nothing goes wrong, just get it done then

partzkid

[Sledgehammer]

Originally Posted by partzkid

they're just going to advise you that you need them replaced at your next service anyway, so if nothing goes wrong, just get it done then

partzkid

Thats not much god if you dont get your car serviced at a Ford dealer like alot of folk .....

[AWD Chaser]

Would this affect the AU in any way? I've got an August 02 model car... did they change the brake hose 1 month later?

[sexyxe]

for those who are concerend if it is their car or not, if it is, wouldnt you be the ones recieving a letter or phone call? I would have thought Ford would be keen to be contacting you. If in doubt give the dealer a call

[yift]

the problem is with the high mileage cars which go up and down hoists all the time, what happens is it stretches the brake hoses. it is only on irs models (sedans only). i knew about this 3 years ago when i was told that these cars should only be jacked up on 4 post hoists with centre jacking beams and to jack them up from the lower control arms.

that is my 2 cents.

[The Goodz]

About bloody time Ford did something about this. They are quite cheeky in not actually telling anyone outright what the problem is. The reason they are finally recalling cars is because the rear brake hoses have a chronic bursting problem, and they **** out brake fluid. Nothing to do with mileage or stretching the hoses, they are just a dodgy crap part. We used to replace them all the time when I was working for Ford, and we put in countless reports to ford about this problem yet they would ignore us (and countless other dealers) time and again.

Alex

[exrtnz]

So what do we have to do? book in to the service dept for them to replace the hoses? or do we pay to get them replaced on the next service.
Cheers Mark

[NC 5ltr]

well,where i work we have 5 ba fairlanes and 3 have lost there brakes due to the brake lines on the FRONT disks pulled or split to to heat.

[Centurion]

Originally Posted by Vdouw

...hand brake being loose and ineffective twice with the problem being fixed the 2nd time 30,000km ago...

Is it a BA (I assume it is with the milage you mention). In that case, don't sweat it. The hand brake in all BA's is legal requirement to be fitted, but completely optional when operated - you did pay for the "functioning hand-brake" options when you bought the car right? :rolleyes:

Ah screw it....the "BA hand brake" jokes are olde :P

[BIONIC MAN]

hey centurion, did you sort that smoke signal generator under your car yet?
sorry, couldnt help it....

[data_mine]

Anyone know if this affects FPV's?

[Outbackjack]

I had my BF xr8 in for a service on friday (25th). I just checked the work report and it says "replaced rear brake lines as per safety directive". Car has only done 45k and has no brake issues. Its good to see the dealer taking a proactive stance. Perhaps that carton of beer last Christmas hit the mark.