The ABS warning light comes on when starting the vehicle and it stays on. Also the emergency brake light comes on. Dealer says something in the hydraulic brake system needs to be replaced.
1998 Ford Contour brakes complaints
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When the brakes are applied they grind, causing the vehicle to vibrate. The dealer has replaced the brake rotors.
The airbag light is on. When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. Also, the front end misalignment, causing vibration.
While driving at 25 MPH noticed smoke coming from the brakes. When applying the brakes there is a grinding noise. Also, front brake disc rotors and pads have been replaced.
The braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
Brake pads and rotors are wearing excessively. Dealer has replaced the front brake rotors on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details.
Design of the structure causing excessive wind noise. Mjs
I bought the car with 10500 mls.it now has 16600 mls.when it had 14435mls to 16600 mls I had to add brake fluid twice.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability and a crash. Also an humming noise in the engine, affecting the way vehicle drives. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and there was no solution.
Brakes make grinding sound when coming to a stop. Dealer has tried to correct problem on three occasions with only a temporary solution. Front pads have been replaced, rotors have been resurfaced, and after 1500 miles, the grinding reappears. Dealer says brake dust is the cause and cannot be repaired. I asked what happened during the first 18000 miles that is different from now ? Problem still exists and dealer claims that they have to make three calls to their technical assistance before ford will intervene.
This is the third time since I bought the car that the rotors had warped, it causes the sterring wheel to vibrate voilently on the freeway. I have freind that have the same problem with the same car.
Front brake rotors had to be replaced. Not covered by warranty. Problem siince purchase.
Possible steering failure resulted in an accident/injury to several people.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise every time the vehicle brakes and a vibration in steering wheel occurs. Also ther e is extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Been to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced brake pad andshoe assembly and disc brakes twice. Problem is reoccurring. Please provide further information.
This vehicle as been under dealer service since new, the front disc are completely worn and the rotors are damaged at 24000 miles, the first service for brakes are at 30000 miles. The dealer and ford refuses to warranty the brakes after 12000 miles. The brakes should last at least 40000 miles before service.
Front brakes failed.
When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed. Front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists. Provide further information.
When driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates and the vehicle cuts off without giving any prior warning. Also, when applying brakes they are hard and foot goes all the way to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle in for repairs three times, and the dealer had to replaced the air bag due to the fact that thiere wasn't any air in the air bag.
Rear disc brakes dragging. The rear brake pads remain in contact with the rotors even when the parking brake and service brake are released. Symptoms rear wheels will not turn freely, rear rotors appear scored from continuous pad-contact, exceptionally poor fuel economy (17-18 mpg highway vs. 29 mpg epa/doe rating). Dealer and ford motor company refuse to admit existence of a problem although the rear brakes clearly fail the diagnostic 'pinpoint tests' specifield in ford's 1998 contour/mystique workshop manual. The cause of problem has not been diagnosed, but it may be related to technical service bulletins tsb 97-5-2 and/or tsb 96-25-6.
Parking brake failed, causing accident.
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