Ford Mondeo: Parking Brake Ratchet Concern
Ford is recalling 65,284 Mondeo and Cougar vehicles in the United Kingdom because the parking brake ratchet teeth can wear down over time, potentially reducing the brake's ability to hold the vehicle in place. The issue occurs when the ratchet doesn't fully engage, causing damage that gradually spreads to other teeth. Ford will replace the parking brake lever assembly with a revised version.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD MONDEO, FORD COUGAR. Units affected: 65,284
- Reason
- The design of the parking brake ratchet teeth can allow a partial engagement resulting in damage to the tooth which can then slip to the next tooth. If ignored the wear will continue on the next tooth and the efficiency of the parking brake may become insufficient to hold the vehicle in place. Remedy: Replace parking brake lever assembly with one that has a revised tooth profile.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-10-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ff775154-1294-4f7e-ad99-00b4c956248f