NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components Problems

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1997 Mercury Villager brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Mercury Villager Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 061999

Villager

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

Had total brake failure, pedal went right to floor, emergency brake went all the way down but had no stop effect. I pressed on pedal to get car out of park so I was not moveing. All the brake fluid was out of the resivore

- Clearwater, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 121999

Villager

  • miles
The "tabs" that hold the rear brake shoes on the wheel cyclinder sheared off. The brake shoes were just floating inside the drum. Stopping ability severely deteriorated. I had to make emergency repairs at meineke shop. Ford and dealership refuses to inspect parts to see if they are defective, unless I take initiative to persuade dealer to look at them, and they persuade Ford rep to investigate. This cannot be normal wear and tear. A responsible company should determine if there are defective brake components in their manufacturing process. They should be required to pursue and investigate, not the customer who has already paid for repair.

- Ephrata, PA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 191997

(reported on)

Villager

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Brakes not working properly, extended stopping distances.

- Grosse Ile, MI, USA

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