1996 Ford Bronco brakes problems

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY

While approaching an intersection, the consumer applied the brake pedal, and it had gone to the floor. The consumer pumped the brakes, and vehicle had come to an abrupt stop. Ph the consumer found that the brake line had rusted and burst which caused the braking fluid to leak. Scc

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · ID · fire

While driving vehicle would not go forward. Consumer stated transmission went out. Dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. Emergency brake light stays illuminated. Front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. Head lights will not shut off. Thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. The struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. Transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. Driver side seat belt inoperative. Electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. Air conditioner failed and vents do not work.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Brakes, Wheels · OR

While driving the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, the passenger side front wheel lug nut sheared off, almost causing a loss of vehicle control.

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Brakes · GA

When driving at any speed on wet pavement and applying the brakes, brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide.

Filed Feb 11, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA · crash

Consumer started vehicle, put gear into drive and vehicle suddenly accelerated, consumer stepped on brakes harder, breaking the brake line. Driver unable to control vehicle, resulted in crash.

Filed Apr 7, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Coming to a stop vehicle would bounce. Took to dealer & told rotors out of round. Had them resurfaced. Problem reappeared. Took back to dealer & was told pads were worn. Brakes replaced once more. Happened 5 other times. Was told all & all it was normal wear.

Filed Feb 15, 1998 · Brakes · OH

Abs failure. At time vehicle has no brakes other times ABS will lock up.

Filed Dec 26, 1997 · Brakes, Transmission · VA

Brake bearings corroded. Transmission slips under heavy acceleration and sometimes surges at stop lights.

Filed Nov 1, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Brake pads and lining worn.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Brakes failed.