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 stated while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and there was no brake pressure. This occurred with no warning. The transmission was put into low gear and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the proportioning valve failed causing a rupture in the brake line and loss of brake fluid. The valve and brake line are being replaced.
Brakes always felt weak since purchase of car in July 2004, car collided at low speed with a car in front of it when brake pedal was pressed to the floor, as the driver in front of my car was not paying attention to traffic and was driving a van that could not be seen around, and proceeded to lock his brakes to avoid rear-ending the car in front of him. Faulty anti-skid valve caused back wheel brakes to be inoperable, allowing no fluid through. Break lines were rusted through and leaked fluid once the valve had been replaced. Brake calipers were also ceased and had to be replaced. Master cylinder and break booster also faulty. Problem is now better but after approx $1500 problem is still not right- car refuses to stop moving when car had not been run for a day or more. It must be shifted into neutral to stop the car. Problem goes away after engine warms up. No vacuum leaks, proper vacuum pressure at all times.
Head gaskets blewout while driving. Also, vehicle started smoking with coolant and oil coming from underneath vehicle. Contacted dealer, and had to replace engine. The motor mount cracked and ruined the A/C. intake was leaking coolant. Radiator was replaced. The engine light comes on intermittantly due to sensor failure. Brakes make noise.
This afternoon I was in my 1995 Ford Taurus wagon in heavy highway traffic when the accelerator locked and the the car sped down the highway at dangerous speeds. After determining that the brakes would not slow the car I was able to safely pull the car to the side of the road after switching into neutral. This is the second time this has occurred in the past 12 months. Last November when this happened the first time the repair shop determined that the problem was with the cruise control however they could not recreate the problem.
- Somersworth, NH, USA
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When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard. Also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due to vehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard. Vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further information and VIN#.
While driving and coming to a red light and when applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
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- Fairfax, VA, USA