This car had continued brake defects from 03/29/01 (our first fire) until the last fire. We spent nearly $4,000 on brakes, each time being told the problem was fixed. Finally, after the last fire in fremont, ny, 3 days after the last repair bill of nearly $800 for brakes, the company found a statement from ford saying this particular make could have a bad booster (from the factory), which would not slow the car properly after 60 MPH and cause excessive wear and brake failure. We were the first people to drive this car over 60 MPH; the two former owners were family members who did good to drive it 50 MPH. The dealer used the following to fix the car: www.fordtechservice.dealer connection.com/tpscontent/usen14/tn1902.htm. He told my husband ford often doesn't issue recalls until someone has trouble with a part. Ford knew this existed; it is dated 08/09/1992. We feel ford should be made to answer why they did not issue a recall that caused not one, but two fires; the last one on record with fremont, ny police and fire trucks, who responded, and which could have been a lot worse., not to mention refund some of our money. If a recall had been issued, the problem would have been solved. No one else should have to spend $4,000 on brakes in 50,000 miles, and have them catch on fire three days after a very expensive repair job. All other major car makers issue recalls before owners have problems, if they know it. Why doesn't ford? Why don't you make them do that?
1992 Ford Crown Victoria: brake failure
6 of the 309 complaints about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brakes failed.
Abs, brake failure, when applied pedal goes to the floor and have complete loss
Brake lining puncture, loss of brake fluid while driving, causing a loss of brakes, ea94-043 active. Tt
The brakes failed. Loss complete power of the brakes and the pedal got very hard and there was a burning smell. Please describe. Tt
Brake line punctures, loss of braking ability. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Unknown
- Roughness concern during brake application
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
6 of 309 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
Fire or smoke 17Headlights 15ABS 13Adaptive cruise 9Stalling 9Fuel pump 8Fuel leak 6Transmission failure 6No deployment 5Sudden acceleration 5Wipers 5
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