The problem
On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt May be susceptible to fatigue loading. The bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating.
The risk
If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake May not function and there May be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. This May cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. The recall began on October 6, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-415 (05V415000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 05S36 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic |
| Report date | September 19, 2005 |
| Owners notified | October 6, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,298 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-415 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. The recall began on October 6, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,298 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.