Ford Falcon BA BF Brake Hose Recall
May 28, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Although Ford is not calling it a recall – we tend to look past the PR damage-control management tactics. Ford has launched what they like to call a service campaign to replace brake hoses in 200,000 Falcons made from September 2002 to March 2007.
The change will be made at owners’ next service (conducted at Ford customer relations centres or Ford dealers).
“0.5 per cent of the population (~1,000) of Falcon cars (BA to BF) have experienced this occurrence, when it does occur, there is a softening of the brake pedal. The car still operates within all of the ADR (Australian Design Rule) requirements, braking within the prescribed distances.” Ford Australia spokesman Edward Finn said.
You can see how Ford have managed to use a loophole in order to avoid an official recall. Surely whilst the cars might still comply with ADR requirements, given the change in brake feel, likelihood of an accident will undoubtedly increase.
“The rear brake hoses on certain sedan models are being replaced because in certain circumstances they wear excessively and the brakes lose their operating effectiveness,” Mr Finn said.
Don’t rush to your nearest service centre yet, the issue should be easily noticeable, and accompanied by a warning light in the instrument cluster.
Although this is not officially a recall, Ford are happy to replace any brake hoses for customers who feel their brakes fade, without having to wait till the next service. Ford denies that any accidents or injury have been caused by the issue.
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Michael W ,
Hi Danielle,thanks for your feedback,its good to hear more positive feedback about ba cars on lpg,i have had lpg fitted to three of my previous cars/all diferent makes,and ofcourse i would like to put my ba on gas too and enjoy some fuel saving costs,and hope you dont have to jump the fence,HAPPY MOTORING !.
Hi
My name is Leonie and a loyal Ford owner.
I also am sick of the brakes and disc noise on my BA XT 03.
What can you do to stop this?
I am a my wits end at the moment due to never ending problems with the central locking and boot latch. I have had the boot latch replaced, a new thingy in the drivers side front door along with two new door clickers. It is booked in again for another boot latch as the one replaced was wrongly sent by Torque Ford saying that it would fit. It is costing me a fortune and no body knows how to fix it.
Has anyone out there had the same problems and if so what have you done to fix it?
Frustrated but loyal
I have also had my BA XT 03 fitted to gas and it was the best decision I made. Becareful with brands and installers though. Do your homework. The best here in Brisbane I think is Metropolitan Gas at Albion. All of our vehicles here at work are fitted and serviced through them aswell.
Had my 2003 BA wagon converted to Tartarini vapour gas injection 2 years ago, already saved enough on fuel to pay the extra it cost above normal systems. Runs like a dream and no problems. It’s dual fuel and the gas kicks in automatically when the engine reaches a certain temperature, usually after about 1 min, 2 in winter, so no chance of backfiring, and it never has. No brake problems, apart from the shuddering at high speeds due to soft discs. Yes, my bonnet latch carked it a month ago, but seems pretty good it lasted this long. No probs so far, but apparantly the auto transmission will cark it at about 150,000km, according to the nrma. Still have 25,000 km to go. Can’t wait!
2 Cars in 2 weeks, have had complete brake failure….. the first my Falcon Wagon (2004) while I was carrying other peoples children in the car, luckily traffic light, manage to keep control, but the Fairlane just this morning…. thinking myself very very lucky as just last night I was travelling from Melbourne to Ballarat (110kms). I immediately went straight to our local Ford Dealer, who basicaly tried to treat me like an idiot. With the wagon, another mechanic had told me that only sedans were recalled (so i paid full replacement costs), but our Ford Dealer today dismissed anything I was saying! This is disgusting, Shame on you FORD for not looking after your loyal customers. Imagine If I had to brake suddenly last night behind a truck with my children in the car!!! Probably looking to Holden for my next car
For those who are suffering form broken brake hose and need to replace it, you might want to take a look at this do-it-yourself site which teaches brake hose replacement.
ema> Thanks for the heads up! I contacted my local ford dealership and explained my sudden loss of brakes while driving, and they were very unhelpful! Did warn me it was likely i would have to pay for the repairs. Hmmm love the help page tho! :)
yesterday i was picking up the papers for my shop and when i drive off tried to slow down but the brakes pedal gone all the way to the floor, i was terrified and couldn’t stop the car, lucky it was early and no one yet at streets driving, i drove my car few streets until i was able to stop it in the parking using semi-automatic gear box to reduce speed and pushed it at a concrete step until it stopped.
i thought what if my wife and my son were in the car when this happened? as my wife was going in the same day to CRAIGIEBURN through the hwy. stupid ford.