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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Consumer states brake (service) warning light started coming on when pulling away from a stop. Also the antilock brake warning light is on. Dealer found low brake fluid, the front brake linings, rotors, rear lings, and both rear wheel cylinders needed to be replaced. However consumers inspection found that dealership had never added brake fluid. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for unnecessary repairs and would like to see brake fluid sensors recalled.
While traveling on the interstate, check engine light appears on dashboard, and vehicle was leaking antfreeze. Dealership is aware of problem. Dealer found head gasket had blown, replaced head gasket and thermostat, on several occasions the air conditioning leaks, brakes making grinding sound, dealer found anti-lock sensor failed, rear fender is rusted on passenger side.
Engine check light and the air bag light would intermittentl/simutaneously come on and cause loss of acceleration while traveling at highway speed. Dealer notified. Consumer was informed that vehicle had a transmission leak, the speedometer was acting erractically, parking brake and brakes were inoperative, also the power windows were inoperative.
- Montebello, CA, USA
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While driving 65 mph with cruise control on vehicle sped up. While getting ready to exit off the highway vehicle stayed under cruise control module. As consumer attempted to slow down, vehicle was moving 65 mph without any control from consumer. In order to make vehicle stop consumer had to press brake pedal with both feet, and shift vehicle into neutral. Eventually, vehicle was able to slow down, and consumer turned vehicle off, dealer replaced 2 lock tabs because one had slipped on the cruise causing it to stay on. Trip speedometer was replaced, it would not go past 799 miles. At 30 mph and over, the over drive light will flash. Left front wheel cover was replaced due to it making ticking noises at lower speeds. Sliding door squeaked, dealer lubed the sliding door. Front rotors replaced and rear drums turned, a clicking noise was heard.
Brakes continue to squeek when driving. They can lubricate them which only lasts six months. Then they start squeeking again. The only time it is quiet is when you have the brakes applied. This seems to be a manufacturers defect.
Entire brake system failed acording to local for dealership (kaytes Ford) thee appeared to be contamination in the brake fluid that caused the seals to wear down and destroy the sytem. In July od 1998 I had the car in for the replacement of the ABS sensor and the problem with pedal pressure in the vehicle. They found nothin wrong with the brakes at that time. The problem continued until the brakes faile in August of 98 at wich time Ford said the fluid was contaminated and the entire brake system had to be repkaced. I had the fluid tested and have a copy which shows that there was no contamination. Ford Motor Company refused to honor any warranty claim and I was forced to pay $2,300 in order to have the system fixed. Ford never offered to test the brake fluid and still does not know what was wrong. If ther was no contamination the seals must have failed because of a defect in material which Ford should honor under the warranty please help
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify any problem. Consumer states that there is a grinding noise from the front brakes. Consumer also states that the steering wheel is very difficult to use.
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- Menlius, NY, USA