Consumer would like to report brake line hoses cracking and leaking. Believed this is a result of a manufacturer's design flaw. The federal safety agency should look into this matter. *ak
1992 Ford Aerostar brakes complaints
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When driving at 40 MPH and coming to a stop sign, consumer applied the brakes, and the brake's were hard. Abs system kicked in and locked up causing vehicle to go straight through a stop sign which could have resulted in a collision. *ak
Brakes smell like smoke, and they chatter and lose power.
Rubber portion of the brake hose separated from metal fitting that connects to the brake line, causing a loss of braking power, resulting in a collision.
Abs system grabs on damp/wet days causing wheels to slide at low/med speeds resulting in vehicle sliding into ditch on a snowy day. Nlm
In the last year both of the front brake lines have ruptured, leaving us with no brakes. The ruptures occurred at low speeds ar when putting the van into drive. Only this prevented us from the potential of serious injury. Ford tells me that there has been on recall on this and I am left wondering if this will continue to occur. Mechanics that fixd the car both said this was a ford defect because they have never seen this type of failure before and this was abnormal. My wife will no longer drive the car.....what recourse do we have and is this a problem with these vehicles?
When driving and trying to use the turning signal it doesn't work and the back up lamp isn't working either. Also, heater malfunctioned, and the red brake light and the yellow anti- brake light stays on. Consumer had just brought the vehicle back from repair shop for a recall service, and the consumer is having all of types of problems with vehicle.
Vehicle traps dirt between the dust plates behind the disc brakes causing the brakes to fade and make noise.
When driving at any speed the brakes are working intermittently which cause a problem. Vehicle has been in repair shop for different reasons, as well as for the brakes. Dealer can't determine the problem.
While driving the van about 35 MPH driver applied the brakes and there was 90% brake loss. Driver was able to avoid a crash. This was due to corrosion of the brake line. The brake line has been replaced by the ford dealership. Please describe any further details.
There is a popping noise coming from the brakes, causing fluid to flow out from the brakes. Also, consumer lost control of the steering due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer left vehicle at the dealer.
While driving at 50 MPH the transmision started to go out, causing the consumer to lose power. Also, when applying the brakes the brakes went straight to the floorboard. Vehicle has been into the shop five times for the brakes, and they can't determine the problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with airbags and brakes. The consumer was involved in a front collision in whichbrakes failed to operate. When applied brakes, pedal went to the floorboard. In addition, the airbags failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been contacted.
When applying the ABS brakes the front wheels grab and vibrate, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Wiring harness ignited by spontaneous combustion, resulting in a fire/brake rotors continuously warp, and air conditioner failed twice.
Flexible brake line coupling separated from rotor causing loss of fluid and brakes.
Driving about 3 to 5 MPH in the parking lot and upon applying brake's, they fell off and the fluid bled out on one pump. The brake pedal went straight to the floor. Consumer had to use the emergency brakes, and put the vehicle into park to stop the vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Driver's power window malfunctioned. In addition, transmission failed/ABS light intermittently comes on/master cylinder failed, causing an accident/air conditioning compressor failed/tie rods replaced/tail lights repeated ly replaced/ignition switch failed, causing a fire/repeated engine oil leaks and catalytic converter replaced.
Flexible brake hose to the right from wheel split, causing brakes to fail, preventing vehicle from stopping.
Flexible brake hose split causing brake failure.design of the brakes system does not contain a dual brake system which would be a back up when failure occurs.
Separation of the flexible portion of the brake hose from the metal attaching caused by corrosion which has built up as a result of the design of this brake hose resulting in brake failure and a collision.
Front brake rotors warped.
Air conditioning compressor malfunctioned. In addition, noisy ABS brakes/defective front/rear cv joints/premature wear of front brake pads and rotors/electric door locks malfunctioned/lower ball joint noise/ radiator hose failure and premature distributor/cap/rotor wear.
Owner was driving and applied the brakes van didn't stop. She then applied them again and the van then came to a stop. *ak consumer looked under vehicle and noticed hydraulic brake hose hanging from tire, it came off at metal connection to brake line, hose is intact, there are no rips, holes or tears, consumer replaced brake hose, however the front left hose came off in the exact same point.
Abs, front brake line rotted/corroded/ rusted; brakes collapsed, disintegrated. Brake lines replaced.
While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the pedal went down to floor. Upon checking the vehicle, discovered the brake fluid leaked because the hose came apart from the fitting. Owner will repair the vehicle.
Applied brakes(ABS) at 30 -35 MPH vehicle started to slow down but, didn't stop due to this failure the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Please describe details.
During a cold night with a temperature of below 32 degrees, rear anti-lock brakes freeze up and stay locked up through next morning hours. Have to wait to thaw.
Emergency brakes released on their own, parked vehicle on incline, engine running, gear in neutral, set parking brakes, vehicle unoccupied, rolled backwards into garage.
Emergency brake handle disengages when setting brake.
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