The problem
Vehicle description: super duty single rear wheel pickup trucks. The parking brake system, when engaged with a force of 125 pounds applied to the park brake foot control, May not hold the vehicles on a 20 degree grade. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
The risk
This could allow a vehicle to roll on an incline, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
The fix
Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-101 (98V101000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Parking brake |
| Report date | May 15, 1998 |
| Owners notified | June 1, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 11,200 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-101 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 11,200 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.