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.
Defective ABS speed indicator ring. It is cracked, slides off the axle and contacts the lower control arm causing front end vibration and noise. There are no ABS error messages or indicators. My concern is that in a panic stop the this will cause incorrect information to the ABS braking system and cause poor braking. Ford service says there are no service bulletins & want to charge me $200 to fix what I consider a manufacturing defect.
While braking the consumer can hear a buzzing noise from the vehicle and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance, this problem ocurs intermittently and the consumer feels this is a safety hazard.
Brake pedal keeps going to the floor, when brakes are applied, it appears as if brakes are gone. Contacted dealer. This is a common problem. Consumer also stated the brakes were squeaking.
While in motion, consumer stepped on brakes and it made a grinding noise and the wheel would shake. Consumer had vehicle serviced, both front rotors were machined. The problem still exists along with the brake, when pressed it goes all the way to the floor.
- Framingham, MA, USA
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Consumer states when making a panic stop, the front brakes vibrate 50-60 mph, the vehicle glides when making a stop, this occurs when a consumer hits a bump in the road or applying the brakes on a curve, also when coming to S stop brakes make a grinding noise, the dealer has turned rotors and drums and replaced rear brake shoes, however the problem still remains.
While in motion, consumer stepped on brakes and it made a grinding noise and the wheel would shake. Consumer had vehicle serviced, both front rotors were machined. The problem still exists along with the brake, when pressed it goes all the way to the floor.
Vehicle is equipped with a feature that adjusts brake pedal. When applying brakes, driver can mistakenly press accelerator due to design. Each time the vehicle has failed to brake, the motor roars and the car jumps forward.
Consumer states when making a panic stop, the front brakes vibrate 50-60 mph, the vehicle glides when making a stop, this occurs when a consumer hits a bump in the road or applying the brakes on a curve, also when coming to S stop brakes make a grinding noise, the dealer has turned rotors and drums and replaced rear brake shoes, however the problem still remains.
Consumer was slowing down for a traffic light when vehicle started to accelerate instead of slowing down. Consumer shifted into neutral, heard engine rev. Shut key off in order to stop vehicle. Restarted vehicle, and it ran normal for another mile. Consumer will contact dealer to determine cause. Consumer has noticed that tauruses with adjustable pedals have a softer brake pedal with more play than other vehicles.
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- Colgate, WI, USA