ABS on brakes cut in when should not. Made it difficult to stop.

- Ocean City, NJ, USA

I needed my brakes (all 4) done, and noticed when I stepped on my emergency brake the SUV would not stop and barely slowed, after getting it back from dealer which I informed of the brake, I tested the E brake agiain and all though it now grabbed the car would still move forward in drive with no applied preasur to the gas. I took it back and told them the E brake still did not work right, that it would not pass inspection(keeping the SUV from moving at 1100 rpms). This is what was told to me all Mercury Mountaineer and Ford Explorer had this problem with the emergency brake and it can't be helped, he told me he could bring out a brand new one and it would do the same. I asked what about inspection- it won't pass he said bring it to them for inspection and they would pass it. "not good!" what can be done about this" if it is true all SUVS Explorer and Mountaineer are like this they should be recalled don't you think."

- Lowell, MA, USA

ABS system failed at 72,000 miles around the same time that the brakes were replaced.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

The problem I, M reporting has happened twice and I refuse to drive vehicle after the last incident. After coming to a stop, the vehicle moves ahead and as hard as you brake the faster it moves. Has almost caused 2 accident the both times its done it. My fears are the dealership (manufacturer ) will not own up to the severity of the problem. Would like to know my legal rights concerning this problem and also report what I believe is a very dangerous situation.

- Tewksbury, MA, USA

Gas pedal keeps sticking, and it is too hard to stop vehicle due to brake failure.

- Erie, PA, USA

When approaching stop sign, at intersection, vehicle accelerated when brakes were applied, causing a collision with the car in front of mine. The brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floor, and the engine roared as if accelerating. We have had one other similar incident in which the vehicle accelerated while braking. Dealer explained that driver had foot on brake and accelerator at same time. In second incident, I am sure that I had my foot only on the brake. Dealer examined vehicle after each incident and could find nothing wrong.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

While parking at a right angle on a steep hill overlooking a busy road, the car almost at a standstill, the driver's foot on the brake, the car engine suddenly started screaming, the gas pedal depressed on its own and the car surged forward over a concrete parking curb and mowed down a tall palm tree. My daughter-in-law would have been killed if not for hitting the tree, as she had already taken off her seatbelt and opened her door - we were so close to a standstill. The tree stopped the car from going over a very steep hill at a high rate of speed onto traffic on the road below. The replacement value of the tree is not yet known. I have since discovered via channel 4 tv in uk, and dateline nbc that this is a known problem with this vehicle and people have been killed, as my daughter-in-law and I would have been if not for the palm tree. I have now had the cruise control disabled on the vehicle so that I can drive it, as I can not ethically trade it in and let someone else buy it when I know it has a problem. I hope that by registering this brief complaint that it will help you to influence Ford Lincoln Mercury to acknowledge the fault recall these vehicles. Thank you.

- Escondido, CA, USA

ABS failed at low speed, slid into curb because vehicle wouldn't stop, broke wheel

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

ABS failed at low speed, slid into curb because vehicle wouldn't stop, broke wheel

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

At low speeds ABS would kick in, and consumer could feel pulse in brake pedal. Mechanic said that rotors rusted and delaminated.

- Hull, MA, USA

While driving at 30 mph and applying the brakes, pedal was hard and wouldn't go down. Consumer rear ended another vehicle.

- Chicago, IL, USA

While driving consume R stepped on brake pedal to stop vehicle, vehicle stopped made a loud noise like grinding metal to metal.

- Burke, VA, USA

The brake system has had problems ever since purchase. I am writing this defect report to waht can be done and so other drivers of similar vehicles do not go through the hassles I've bee through. Thank you.

- Rio Rico, AZ, USA

The brake master cylinder malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident. Dealer claimed that the wires were tampered with. Consumer denied the allegation.

- Morris, AL, USA

When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has repaired the vehicle three times prior to this incident.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

Anti lock brake system failed on several occasions, once resulted in an accident.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

When coming to a stop the brakes resisted, causing the truck to jump the curve. The vehicle has been at the dealer for repair of the brakes.

- W. Seneca, NY, USA

Brakes: Pulled out of driveway under 5mph pedal went to the floor, vehicle would not stop and hit a car. Had vehicle towed to the shop and they can't find any problems. This is the second time has had this problem.ak

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

Front ABS brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

The truck came to a stop, the owner hit the brakes but the truck kept going, and driver slammed on the brake and hit another car, and went through a stop sign. The engine was racing the entire time with his foot was on the brake.

- Saddle Brook, NJ, USA