The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with an incorrect power brake booster and master cylinder assembly.
The risk
If either the master cylinder or power brake booster is subsequently serviced with only one of the correct brake booster or master cylinder parts, brake performance would be reduced.
The fix
Dealers will install the correct contour brake booster and master cylinder in each of these vehicles. Owner notification began January 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-045 (01V045000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 01S04 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder |
| Report date | February 14, 2001 |
| Owners notified | January 28, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 80 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-045 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the correct contour brake booster and master cylinder in each of these vehicles. Owner notification began January 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 80 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.