Transmission blew out, causing the vehicle to stall, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer did a transaxle repair, problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also problems with the heater blower motor/ head gaskets/ intake manifold/ ABS system, and rear wiper switch motor.

- Nashua, NH, USA

While driving started applying brakes, felt nothing happening. Brakes squeaked & squawked. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced rear brakes. Later, the brake problem reappeared.

- Kailua, HI, USA

While coming down mountain, had applied brakes, vehicle started vibrating. On flat surface, nothing happens. Been to 2 different dealers & vehicle test driven on flat not mountain. Nothing found. Recall on hood & dealer not repairing due to no parts.

- Andrews, NC, USA

While driving brakes faded, excessive force needed to stop, caused injury to husband's right knee.

- Richmond H, OH, USA

Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times prior to this incident.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

Intermittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, the pedal becomes soft and almost goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.

- Standfield, NC, USA

During breaking, ABS check light comes on and disables ABS, thus rendering the ABS inoperable. Untit has not failed but is being shut down due to design flaw. Dealer states that Ford is aware of design flaw with redundant wire to the ABS unit causing the problem but is unwilling to correct at Ford's expense.

- Elk Mound, WI, USA

Consumer was driving on normal street condition at 5 mph, attempted to make left turn when vehicle in front. Also tried to make left turn and stopped, forcing consumer to stop. When consumer applied brake pedal, it went to the floor, almost causing cosumer to hit vehicle in front. Dealer notified.

- Valencia, CA, USA

ABS brakes make a pulsating noise and crunching sound, and cause an extended stopping distance. This may have something to do with the sensor, but cannot duplicate the problem. Travelling speed ranged from 35-45 mph.

- Lakeville, MA, USA

Driving the vehicle down the freeway and applied pressure to the brake pedal, and the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to roll. The vehicle rolled over a cement median and came to a stop. The vehicle had to be towed.

- Webster, TX, USA

When applying the brakes there is a vibration and noise. The ABS does not kick in until the brakes are applied a second time.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

ABS brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, brakes will lock up, causing extended stopping distance.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Whenever the ABS brakes are applied, the pedal would fade out. This caused the vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. The brake pedal malfunctioned. Had the brakes replaced at least 4 times. #EA96-626.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing exten

- Charlotte, NC, USA

ABS brake system failed.

- Glenwood S, CO, USA

ABS brakes kick in quite often. Also ABS light comes on/off.

- Levittown, PA, USA

ABS failed.

- Miami, FL, USA

Continuous problem with front brakes fading. Also, replaced front brake rotors.

- Parma, OH, USA

Brakes failed four times.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

While traveling in traffic depressed on the brake pedal and the brakes traveled to the floorboard. Consumer contacted dealer.

- E. Meadow, NY, USA