This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria that is equipped with a police interceptor. While driving approximately 2-3 mph the brakes failed. She applied pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle but it did not stop. When the vehicle did stop in the middle of the street it had to be pushed onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised her of recall 98I001000, service brakes, hydraulic foundation, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. She called the manufacturer and the dealer who advised her that her vehicle was not part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not drivable. The pre-owned vehicle was purchased in January 2005. The failure and current mileages were approximately 167,000.
Steel brake line on 1997 Ford Crown Victoria rusted out. Brake fluid leaked out making the brakes inoperative. Had repairs done at local mechanic who said this is a frequent occurrence. This is definitely a safety issue.
Brake cooster failed to assist the hydraulic brake system, and driver was unable to slow down resulting in a rear-ended crash. Driver stated that the pedal was going to the floor.
Power assist on the brake system failed while making a "U" turn and braking at 20mph. The pedal almost went to the floor without slowing the vehicle. The vehicle struck a curb and traversed the side walk.
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- Pahrump, NV, USA