The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact was driving 30 mph when a vehicle abruptly pulled in front of him. The contact applied the brakes and the brake pedal fell into the floorboard and did not engage. The contact was able to avoid crashing into the second vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the entire brake line would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

2 brake line failures metal brake 1996 Grand Marquis within a year..this is a midwest car but spent half of its winter in AZ..brake lines seem to rust much faster than other vehicles we have owned..failure found driving at slow speed. Took vehicle for repair parts from second repair could be available.

- La Porte, IN, USA

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on normal driving conditions, the vehicle would not stop. The emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The brake line blew and brake fluid was leaking due to a hole on the brake line. The design of the braking system was anti-lock. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, who determined that the rear and front brakes were defective resulting in the whole brake lines being replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered reimbursement but the contact had not heard from the manufacturer since then. Updated 01/10/07.

- Bellmore, NY, USA

: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 mph on a Suburban street, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle without warning. Although firm, constant brake pressure was applied, the vehicle continued forward until the emergency parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the brake lines fractured and brake fluid was leaking. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/21/06.

- Bellmore, NY, USA

: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and lowered to the floor. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle and drove it to the residence. The contact inspected under the vehicle and noticed the brake line had ruptured. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the brake lines were replaced. Updated 9/13/2006 - the brake lines were badly rusted. The rear end housing was also badly rusted.

- Bellmore, NY, USA

While driving the brake lines failed and had to be replaced. The owner came outside and saw the brake fluid on the ground and realized that the brake lines failed. The owner drove the vehicle with no brakes to the dealership and they repaired it. Then the owner realized that the brake lines were rusted. The left rear seat belt was replaced twice. The wiper motor, wiper switch, drivers side mirror switch and rotors were all replaced. The turn signal switch, driver window switch, tail light, catalytic converter were replaced. The consumer was told the ball joints and shocks were bad. The battery was replaced.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

Brake failure, replacement of line. Brake line had corroded. The brake warning light had come on. The brake was almost on the floor in order to stop the vehicle. There was leaking where the corrosion was.

- Old Bridge, NJ, USA

Rear cross over line severe wear to differentail rubbed through brake line poor design on line mounting this happened in the rear right where line is routed to the left brake. Some one has maybe been killed due to this possibley being over look at an accident. Referenced in RQ03-004

- Palatka, FL, USA