Recall 11V392 covers 75 2006-2011 Ford E-350 vehicles with rear brake-line damage from anti-sway-bar bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 75 2006-2011 E-350 electronic news gathering vehicles with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar because frame mounting bolt threads can contact the steel hydraulic brake line. A ruptured line can cause loss of service brake pressure and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2006-2011 Ford E-350 vehicles were electronic news gathering vans built with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar. That bar is a suspension part that helps control side-to-side body roll when the van corners or changes direction. Near it runs the rear hydraulic brake line, a steel tube that carries brake fluid pressure to the rear brakes.
On these vans, the threaded ends of the rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolts sit close enough to the steel brake line to touch it. If the bolt threads rub against the line, metal scrapes against metal each time the suspension moves. Over time, that abrasion can wear through the brake line until it ruptures. When that happens, hydraulic service brake pressure is lost and the van has less braking force.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the line is damaged enough to rupture, the driver can notice a sudden change in brake pedal feel or reduced braking response.
Who's affected?
Scope includes both the hydraulic brake hose and rear suspension across the 2006-2011 E-350 model years.
| 2010 Ford E-350 | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2008 Ford E-350 | hydraulic brake hose |
| 2008 Ford E-350 | rear suspension |
| 2009 Ford E-350 | hydraulic brake hose |
| 2009 Ford E-350 | rear suspension |
| 2006 Ford E-350 | hydraulic brake hose |
| 2006 Ford E-350 | rear suspension |
| 2007 Ford E-350 | hydraulic brake hose |
| 2007 Ford E-350 | rear suspension |
| 2011 Ford E-350 | hydraulic brake hose |
| 2011 Ford E-350 | rear suspension |
| 2010 Ford E-350 | hydraulic brake hose |
| Units affected | 75 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loss of service brake pressure can leave the driver unable to control the vehicle and increase crash risk. There is no listed warning sign before failure, so take any brake-pressure change seriously and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2011 Ford E-350 is included in this recall.
- Wait for the owner notice before scheduling service, or call Frontline Communications at 1-727-573-0400 if you bought the vehicle used and never received one.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer or Frontline authorized service facility about the free rear anti-sway-bar mounting-bolt repair that protects the rear hydraulic brake line from abrasion.
- Reference recall number 11V392 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid heavy braking when safe to do so.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician checks the rear hydraulic brake line where the aftermarket rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolt threads contact the steel line. The repair addresses that contact point and any related brake-line damage from metal-to-metal abrasion. Frontline's recall filing says the work is performed free of charge by local Ford dealers or Frontline authorized service facilities. The source does not give a separate time estimate, so ask the service desk how long the inspection and repair will take when you book the visit.
Timeline
| July 12, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V392?
Recall 11V392 covers 75 2006-2011 Ford E-350 electronic news gathering vehicles with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar. The mounting bolt threads can rub against the rear hydraulic brake line, rupture it, and cause a loss of service brake pressure.
What should I do if my 2006-2011 Ford E-350 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V392. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or an authorized service facility to schedule the brake-line inspection and repair. Reference recall 11V392 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost, and the official remedy for recall 11V392 says dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Parts and labor are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of hydraulic service brake pressure. If the brake line ruptures, the driver loses braking force and control of the vehicle is at greater risk. The repair path is to have the affected brake-line area repaired for free.
What if I bought this Ford E-350 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific E-350 is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer or authorized service facility with recall number 11V392.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V392000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-727-573-0400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V392 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V392000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →