WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 605,000 2005 and 2006 F-150 pickups as well as Lincoln Mark LT trucks because of a brake hose problem that could cause the vehicles to lose braking power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
The recall covers Ford trucks equipped with 5.4-liter, 3-valve engines. Because of the defect, the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. If the hose detaches from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. But once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will need to apply more force to the pedal. This reduction in braking power could increase the risk of a collision.
