Safety Recall NHTSA · 99E001000 Reported January 19, 1999

Federal mogul/aftermarket brake pads

Federa-mogul Corporation · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 37,611 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99E001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
37,611
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 19, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket disc brake pads used as replacement products for 1983-1985, 1987-1994 ford rangers, 1984-1985, 1987-1990 bronco ii, 1986-1997 aerostar mini vans, 1991-1994 explorer, and 1991-1994 mazda navajo sport utility vehicles. the locating lugs on the steel back of the outer brake pad were incorrectly positioned.

Safety Consequence

The outer brake pads could separate from the caliper during normal braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these brake pads with revised replacement pads.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Federa-mogul Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 99E001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99E001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99E001000?

NHTSA recall 99E001000 was issued by Federa-mogul Corporation on January 19, 1999. It addresses: Federal mogul/aftermarket brake pads. The recall affects approximately 37,611 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Federa-mogul Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99E001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.