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The contact stated when applying the brakes at low speeds the pedal will go to the floor, and vehicle will vibrate. When this happens the vehicle will not stop. There are no warning lights indicating a problem with the brakes. This happens intermittently, with no specific pattern or conditions. The dealer said this was normal performance for this vehicle.
When the brakes are depressed, the ABS system prevents the brake from engaging. After pumping the brake pedal several times, the brakes re-engage. Generally happens more often when the outdoor temperature is around thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit. Dealer stated that no problem could be found.
When the brakes were applied, the pedal pulsated which caused the extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership once a year dealing with the issue, however the problem continued to occur.
These are areas that have had an impact on other components of the vehicle such as tire wear, and brakes. My mechanic stated this is a recurring problem with Ford motor that should be addressed.
ABS warning light on instrument panel came on and stayed illuminated upon starting up of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined ABS control module had failed and had to be replaced at consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
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4wheel ABS dangerous long stopping distance. Ended up in ditch. Subsequently measured stopping distance on dirt road at 30 mph. Stopping distance measured 70 feet with ABS enabled. Stopping distance measured just 45 feet with ABS disabled (brakes fully locked up in both cases). ABS design needs to be changed to shorten stopping distance under typical "dry road" conditions.
When consumer applies brake pedal, there is considerable resistance. Vehicle stops only after reapplying the brake. This vehicle has anti-lock brake system.
When traveling and upon depressing brake pedal to make a sudden stop consumer noticed brake fading away and causing extended stopping distance. Power brakes have failed twice, and taken in for service 4 times. Consumer wants reimbursement for repairs. Dealer contacted, cause unknown.
Braking system went into skid of own volition, caused vehicle to crash and driver to be injured. Anti-lock brake problem noted in past but dealerships refused to repair.
Consumer was driving car home when the brakes failed, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Also, brakes made a loud sounding noise, and brake fluid leaked.
While driving down the road at approximately 40mph another came out in front. Consumer swerved to avoid hitting the other vehicle head-on, but hit the rear bumper. In the process, applied brakes to stop, but hit the other vehicle. Vehicle was on top of hood and spun around, winding up in a ditch.consumer was throwen into the steering wheel. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.contacted the dealer.
At very slow speeds brakes do not function properly--brake pedal goes to floor, vibrates as if ABS is operating and vehicle slowly coasts to a stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. ABS light goes on. Both left and right front ABS sensors replaced and incidents still occurred.
When driving at a very slow speed andcoming to a stop light applied the brakes, and ABS system kicked in, and brake pedal went straight to the floorboard. Consumer has to step on the parking barke for vehicle to slow down.
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- Westfield, MA, USA