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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

Action number
PE87052
Opened
Sep 9, 1987
Closed
Mar 4, 1988
Outcome
Closed without recall

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

What NHTSA is examining

Analysis:the six reports allege that while engaging in normal driving ondry pavement, brake pedal application resulted in the loss of directionalstability and control of the vehicle.four injury accidents have resulted,with three occurrences of vehicle roll-over.there have been no tsb's orrecalls issued with respect to this condition.proposed action:open a preliminary evaluation.===

Vehicles under investigation

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.