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.
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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the odometer and speedometer have both been replaced three times, but she does not trust that the speedometer is currently working properly. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 06-03/08. The tie rod end, rear spring, windshield, upper ball joint, odometer knob, real passenger seal were all replaced. Updated 05/30/08
While driving 20mph there was a popping sound. Driver applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, and vehicle would not stop. Vehicle hit another vehicle. Brake system has been repaired.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied vehicle makes a popping noise. The dealer has replaced various parts of the brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.
- Providence, KY, USA
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When applying the brakes a popping/grinding sound occurs, an vehicle takes a longer time to stop. Owner's daughter was in vehicle crash due to loss of braking ability.`
The car that I had purchased has not lived up to it's expectations since I purchased it. Since I have had the car, I purchased it in Sept. Of 1998, the brakes have completely gone out, the emergency light comes on constantly even thought the emergency brake is not on. When purchasing the car, I had explained to the car dealer the I, being of only 19 yrs of age and this being my first big purchase I could not afford to buy a car then end up having to put tons of money into it. I am very upset at the fact that I have had the car for only a short while, the warranty has passed (how conveinient) and I refuse to be held responsible for a faulty sensor.
When applying force to the brake pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer adjusted the rear brakes.
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- Rice Lake, WI, USA