NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Mercury Villager brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Mercury Villager Owner Comments

problem #7

Mar 192002

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving wouldstep on brakes pedal, and they will not activate. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and brakes had to be replaced.

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

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problem #6

Jan 081999

Villager

  • miles
Consumer was driving vehicle when she applied the brakes and vehicle did not stop.

- Big Spring, TX, USA

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problem #5

Nov 041998

Villager

  • miles
While making a turn through an intersection the steering and brakes failed, the driver coasted to the side of the road and tried to turn the key, the vehicle did not start, then the driver turn the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and it started.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #4

Apr 121998

Villager

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brakes failed. Dealer also replaced master cylinder.

- Silver Spr, MD, USA

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problem #3

Jun 101997

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement at low speed the rear brakes make a loud grinding noise, cause unknown. Please givbe any further details.

- Jefeerson City, MO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 191996

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at highway speed and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle coutinues to move forward, resulting in extended stopping distance and brake fading away. Also rpms continued to go up and vehicle did not stop.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 051996

Villager

  • miles
Failaure of the ABS braking system, loss of brakes and power assist causing the consumer to have a accident.

- Clawson, MI, USA

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