Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford crown victoria lx. The contact stated that the vehicle squeaked and squealed. The contact refused to provide detailed failure information. She stated that she experienced the same failure listed in the recall. There is a recall for the suspension: front control upper arm upper ball joints and lower ball joints (the federal safety agency campaign id #95v194000, 98v322000). The mileage information was unavailable because the odometer failed at 162,000 miles.
1994 Ford Crown Victoria: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 192 complaints about the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
A squeaking noise was heard while applying the brakes. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably while driving. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that passenger 's side upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
While driving driver's side and passenger's side wheels malfunctioned. Wheels went outward and landed up, facing pavement on the sides. *ak the lower control arm ball joint failure caused the passenger side of the vehicle to drop and damaged two doors. The driver's side underneath was making a grinding noise. Consumer took to the dealer, the vehicle dropped to the ground while waiting for repair. Consumer states the federal safety agency sent him a recall campaigns 98v32000 but his vehicle was not included.
The left front control arm/lower ball joint began to squeak due to lack of grease, no grease fittings were installed in ball joint at time of manufacturing of vehicle. Vehicle has the police package, but apparently is not part of the recall of lower ball joints according to the dealer.
Abs brake failure of calipers on front and rear while driving, causing grinding noise, and excess wear of rotors and pads, also lockup.
Police vehicle squad #1. Welds on left lower control arm bolts squeak due to wear. This is a continuous.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Addressing concerns with the brake lamp inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock on police vehicles
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the bolts, damage to the parking brake assembly or to the antilock brake system (ABS) sensor and sensor ring (if so equipped) will occur. If all four nuts on one end of the axle come off the bolts, damage to the brake hydraulic line or the parking brake cable can occur.
- Risk
- Occurrence of any of these conditions can result in a loss of braking capability and possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if needed, install new bolts. If any of the fasteners are disconnected, the parking brake and ABS components will be inspected and serviced.
Recall number 94V152000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria?
6 of 192 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
Ball joint 22Fire or smoke 16Headlights 8ABS 7Transmission failure 6Adaptive cruise 5No deployment 5Brake failure 5Wipers 5
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