1991 Ford Aerostar: brake failure

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Brakes · MI · 3 injuries

While driving the brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision with three injuries, upon expection of the brake pedal travel and reservoir (oshp units 977), no pressure on the pedal and no fluid in the reservoir (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Brakes · KS · crash

While going in reverse, applied the brakes, but brakes failed and the pedal went down to the floorboard resulting in a minor crash. Upon inspection, brake fluid was leaking under the right front of the van, the brake hose was dangling completely free of the vehicle. The hose had separated from the vehicle at the small bracket attached to the body of the van. It is possible that the tube-like connection between the hose and body was too light-weight to take the constant steering and vertical strains. *ak

Filed Jan 3, 1999 · Acceleration · PA · crash

On december 14, 1998, I wrote [xxx] at john kennedy ford in feasterville asking for assistance in 2 areas. One help determine the cause of the accelerator lock. Two, get the word out for appropriate recall or modification. Their customer service manager called me the next morning saying he faxed the letter I wrote them (attached) to ford in michigan and they were waiting to hear back from them for the next instruction as to what to do or I would hear from them. I have not heard from either, so I am writing you , now. I could have seriously injury or destroyed several lives as a direct result of a defect or faulty part. I need to know what to do to warn others and assist them in getting their aerostar vans free from this menacing defect. Please help. Below is letter to ford. [xxx] service manager john kennedy ford 620 bustleton pike feasterville, pa 19047 dear [xxx] , I own a 91 ford aerostar xlt van. It now has 96000 miles. I purchased it from checkered flag auto salesat 2029 rt 13, croydon, pa with no warranty on 9/3/97. Vin number [xxx]. When I first bought the van my mechanic checked it out, changed the transmission fluid, oil and repaired rear seal gasket and tuned it up and inspected it. I've since had new brakes, new power steering hose, and new brake lines, inspection and another oil change. None of this maintenance was recent. Unfortunately, the van accelerator suddenly opened wide right after I put it in drive 2 weeks ago, sunday, 11/29/98, about 4:15 p.m. My foot was not on the gas. I stepped on the brakes and they were stiff. I then stood on the brake and the pedal went to the floor. This occurred at the shopping center at huntington pike and philmont avenue. I was in the second row of parking facing the gift store and chose to hit the parked car in front and to the left of me instead of going through or into the gift store building. My van did not sustain severe damage as I hit the curb, hopped up into the. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (f

Filed Sep 26, 1997 · Brakes · NJ

Anti-lock brake failure; also, replaced master cylinder.

Filed Jul 16, 1997 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Brakes failed.

Filed Sep 19, 1995 · Brakes · MO

Abs system failure, total loss of braking ability. Tt

Filed Aug 23, 1995 · Brakes · VA

Brake pedal went to the floor master cylinder has to be replaced. Tt