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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
10 reportsClear category filter185,000 miles · May 29, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WATER PUMP BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE LABOR COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $100. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WATER PUMP BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE LABOR COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $100. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE STICKER INSIDE THE DOOR BY THE MANUFACTURER IN 1992. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE STICKER INDICATED THAT THERE WERE SOME PARTS ON THE VEHICLE THAT WERE NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END ALSO NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 1 YEAR AGO. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 187,000. UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10229223
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FIRST TIME DISC BRAKE LOCKED UP ON OR ABOUT 07/29/00, MILEAGE 21478, VEHICLE SPEED ABOUT 30 TO 35MPH, NO ACCIDENT. HAD BOTH FRONT BRAKES SERVICED BY FORD AUTHORIZED GARAGE. BRAKE PADS REPLACED,CALIPER SLIDES CLEANED AND LUBED, ROTORS MACHINED AND VEHICLE TEST DRIVE. SECOND LOCK UP OF DISC BRAKE ON 09/10/01. SAME WHEEL (LEFT FR…
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FIRST TIME DISC BRAKE LOCKED UP ON OR ABOUT 07/29/00, MILEAGE 21478, VEHICLE SPEED ABOUT 30 TO 35MPH, NO ACCIDENT. HAD BOTH FRONT BRAKES SERVICED BY FORD AUTHORIZED GARAGE. BRAKE PADS REPLACED,CALIPER SLIDES CLEANED AND LUBED, ROTORS MACHINED AND VEHICLE TEST DRIVE. SECOND LOCK UP OF DISC BRAKE ON 09/10/01. SAME WHEEL (LEFT FRONT). NO ACCIDENT, MILEAGE 23188, VEHICLE SPEED ABOUT 40MPH. REPAIRS TO BRAKE SYSTEM NOT MADE TO DATE. EXPECT TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE IN NEXT WEEK.*AK
NHTSA ODI #752215
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO, REPLACED POWER BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #525176
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PROBLEMS; REPLACED ROTORS FIVE TIMES AND CALIPERS THREE TIMES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #524560
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicInjury
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
NHTSA ODI #519407
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 1996
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET ON (55) MPH AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES WERE HIT. DROVE VEHICLE (3) OR (4) MILES TO STOP SAFELY. CRUISE CONTROL HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE HOME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #801168
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING START TO MAKE A STOP BRAKE LOCK UP AND REAR END SOMEONE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS . TT
NHTSA ODI #973218
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrash
START TRUCK, PUT INTO GEAR WITH FEET ON BRAKE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND HIT A GARAGE WALL . TT THERE WERE NO INJURIES, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITH ENGINE RACIING AND BRAKES SQUEALING. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #973057
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 1995
Fuel System, OtherPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS: WHEN APPLIED, BRAKES SEEMED EXTREMELY SPONGY; ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON; SPEEDOMETER BOUNCED UP/DOWN; GAS GAUGE WENT FROM HALF TO FULL. TT
NHTSA ODI #972765
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT DISC BRAKES AND REAR ABS BRAKES CAUSED VEHICLE TO STRONGLY VIBRATE AND SMOKE APPEARED IN REAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI #958773
Official recalls
3Feb 4, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Jun 8, 1993
THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE WAS DAMAGED BY A DRILL BIT USED TO INSTALL THE DSO PACKAGE ATTACHING HARDWARE ONTO THE FLOOR PAN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF EITHER OF THE HOSES WAS PENETRATED BY THE DRILL BIT,FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY DURING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.
Aug 24, 1992
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT TIRE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OFA TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.
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