Transmission has been replaced 6 times, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 6th transmission that was not covered under warranty. Abs light is illuminated and the front end shakes while braking. Vehicle stalled on freeway, check engine light illuminated, fan belt was replaced. Heat was coming from rear air conditioner with front air conditioner on, dealer replaced the defective door motor. Rear door intermittently won't unlock. Regulator/alternator was replaced. Consumer is requesting a replacement vehicle. *slc steering wheel makes squeaking nosie. There is tire noise at 25mph. Consumer could smell oil from the inside passenger compartment, radiator was also replaced.
Ford Club Wagon abs comes on
17 of the 153 owner complaints about the Ford Club Wagon describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19981
- 19971
- 19963
- 19955
- 19944
- 19931
- 19922
Often reported together
What owners say
Intermitently while depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard ABS did not stop vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance and/or erratic stopping. *ak
Front ABS brakes would shimmy whenever they were applied. Also, would lock up on wet roads. Has happened 8 times & been to dealership 8 times. Last trip mechanic would not work on brakes. Advised owner to make ford buy back vehicle. Also, problems with air conditioner/ tires/drums and rotors, and odometer failed to work properly after 39,000 miles.
Abs light comes on intermittently- on 2 occasions, brake pedal was rock hard, wheels locked up, no steering or braking ability, slides forward until you let up on pedal (this is on snow covered roads). Dealer checked when light off- showed nothing. Said to check again while light is on. Said they suspect it's a part that regulates the hydraulics to the brakes.
Abs system failed and replaced. Yh
Front rotors, calipers have been replaced twice in 55,000 mi, rotors badly cracked in exact same spot on both occasions, ABS light coming on intermittently.
Abs brake failure.
Abs brake failure. Also, fron tbrake calipers/rotors wore out, causing a grinding noise when brakes are applied.
Intermittent ABS brake failure. Also ABS warning light goes on/off.
Abs brake problems; at low vehicle speed, on any slippery surface, when applying the brakes the ABS system is activated which releases the line pressure, and the vehicle keeps right on going. The dealer is not able to detect problem with the wagon.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake systems may not hold the vehicles on a 20% grade with foot pedal efforts of 125 pounds or less. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Risk
- The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 96V214000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford Club Wagon abs
Why does the abs come on in the Ford Club Wagon?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, grinding or squealing brakes and engine stalls while driving.
Which Ford Club Wagon years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (5 complaints), 1994 (4 complaints) and 1996 (3 complaints).
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