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.
Rear brake line was rubbing on rear shock absorber which caused damage to shock absorber. Also, would cause brake line to chafe. Dealer notified, and would perform repairs under consumer's extended warranty.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Right rear brake line is pressed against rear shock causing a groove to form in the flexable part of the brake line. Problem was caught by owner before failure occurred.
My pickup had undiagnosed braking difficulties since a mileage of 150. The brake pedal will not depress, then breaks free, greatly increasing my reaction time. This occurs up to 25 times per day in varying degrees. Freeway Ford Mercury has attempted to diagnose the problem with the help of the manufacturer representative. They have replaced the power brake booster twice, the proportioning valve, linkage, and other suspected faulty parts to no avail. On the third visit it was found that my right rear brake cylinder has never worked. This was replaced, but had no affect on the sticking brake pedal. Following this visit, the Ford hotline advised that I drive the truck 1,000 additional miles in hopes that it would
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- Sulphur Springs, TX, USA