Abs brakes failed.
1993 Ford Aerostar brakes complaints
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Traveling 45mph down the mountain when vehicle in front failed to signal. Had applied the brakes & vehicle started to hydroplane & rearended the other vehicle. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was considered totaled. *ak
Backing out of driveway left front brake hose broke, causing total brake failure, including rear beakes. Consumer had to pull emergency brake in order to stop vehicle.
Ignition switch and wiring failed several times causing electrical and starter problems due to spring in the ignition switch sticking, fails in hot humid weather conditions. Mjs
Abs light would come into play & stay on when vehicle was started up. Had taken to dealer & master cylinder/ rotors/pads & other brake parts have been replaced. Would still have problems. Mechanc checked everything & found nothing. Possibly electrical short.
While driving the front right tire and bar broke off due to lugs:nuts and bolts loosening, causing a loss of control and brake failure. This may have resulted an accident. Please provide further information.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Rotors have warped 4 different times. Each time, braking efficiency is lessened creating a safety concern. Dealer refuses to fix rotors under my extended warranty.
Front brake rotors cracked prior to recall 98e-010.000. Also, transfer case leaks/locks up prior to recall 97v‑204.000.
Brake line separated at frame crimp of the hose.
Owner has ABS brakes, brake hose rubbed against backing plate of right front wheel, causing hose to rupture and brake failure.
Approaching steep mountain path (down grade) dangerous vibratory development. Cause: continued pausing in braking system. Result: rotors become warped.
Abs brake failure.
Brake rotors failed.
When apply force to the brake pedal, vehicle becomes very hard to control. Also the front end vibrates. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the problem as bad front rotors. Consumer also having a problem when the cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will experience unwanted and unexpected acceleration.
When applying the ABS brakes at 50 MPH and coming to a complete stop the vehicle will stall. The reason for this problem is unknown. Consumer has not taken the vehicle into the dealer for service. Please give any further details.
Brakes locked up.
While going 65 MPH heard a pop, didn't see any damage. Two days later, wheel seized as van was going into garage. Mechanic determined that brake shoe broke and was wedged into the drum, causing seizure.
Rear brakes lock up intermittently.
Master cylinder failure.
Control arm failure.
Failure on the sway bar, the sway bar is wearing, causing the steering wheel to vibrate.*ak sway bar and stabilizer bar links both experienced wear and were replaced. Front brakes replaced due to vibration, dealer has replaced calipers twice, brake pads twice, machined rotors, replaced rotors, and repacked heel bearings, all of these repairs occurred between 17542 and 32572 miles.
The internal shift tube in steering column snapped and now you cannot put the van in gear. The rotors warped and caused erratic braking conditions.
Purchased used vehicle with no warranty, the rotor had to be replaced within the year . Please describe .
Brakes master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes.
Equipped w/ABS; front brakes warp and replaced every 5,000 miles w/after repair, front vibrates excessively.
The brake disc is warped. Please describe .
Brakes vibrate.
No deployment of driver's air bag in above accident.
Brake line fluid leakage, causing total loss of braking.
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