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 stated while driving 40 mph, there was a loud popping noise and loss of brake power. The contact down shifted the transmission to stop the vehicle, and noticed brake fluid leaking from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the rear brake shoe broke and severed the brake line. The rear wheel bearings, brake lines, shoes, and cylinders were replaced. The rear brake drums were resurfaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
Brake shoe was found cracked and eroded in middle. Dealer (lawrence marshall, hempstead tx) indicates that even though this was a manufacturer's problem, no recourse for repairs.
Rear drum brake squeal, dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. Dealer called Ford tech hotline was advised "concern is under investigation by engineering" dealer then sanded drums and shoes, problem returned again within two days.
Rear drum brake squeal, dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. Dealer called Ford tech hotline was advised "concern is under investigation by engineering" dealer then sanded drums and shoes, problem returned again within two days.
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- Marietta, GA, USA