The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became spongy. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak coming from the brake line. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 94V152000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
Ford Crown Victoria abs comes on
51 of the 2,855 owner complaints about the Ford Crown Victoria describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 51
- worst model year
- 1992
- typical mileage
- 120,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 6Grinding brakes 3Jerking 2Pulling 1Shudder 1Premature wear 1Overheating 1
What owners say
I was driving and all the sudden I start hearing this real loud noise coming from passenger rear and all my brake lights ABS lights and traction lights came on . Well I was told it was wheel seals come to gind out there is a bit grove out of shaft wherr bearing rides. And shaft is very week
Abs brakes/brake fluid. When I apply my brakes on a hill, steep slope, and especially while turning the steering wheel, the brakes will start to make a mechanical noise and will almost start to loose the brakes, causing the pedal to slip closer to the floor. The steering is also very loos and feels like there s an extreme play in the wheel or a missing pin of some sort
Hold latch broke a number of days ago, one day driving 60mph on the highway the hood flew up and smashed my windshield. A few months later my fuel pump caught on fire, I had no idea until I got under the car because it didn't want to start. I'm glad to be alive from the fire, the car could have blown up! My ABS brake light is on as well! Last night I was reading up on some forums and I found out that ford was trying to hide these issue's!!!!! Don't believe me? Look for your self http://bit.ly/2qtidtt thats the url, copy it and paste it in your browser!! I will include it in my pictures as well. They tryed to hide the problem by putting an inline fuse to make it a little bit "safer"!!! My car hasnt been to the dealership in forever and they never got to fix the problem they hid from every one!! Ill show you in the pictures. Please investigate this problem!!! The inline fuse is still hooked up to my speed control deactivation switch, and the original switch is still in car and this is where the problem. My son stumbled across this when he couldn't find the original connector for the original fuel pump that I ordered a few days ago that was hard to find. They changed the original fuel pump to a new one with a different connector. One of their recalls was faulty connectors. The connector on my car was the original and that is what caused my fuel pump to catch fire. The hood latch I didn't know was a recall and it broke a while back, I didn't think nothing of it until my hood flew up and smashed my windshield!! Please tell me I'm not the only one who caught onto this! Please help and investigate!!! My son thinks it all stemmed from the program speed control system and the leaking speed control deactivation switch (scds).
Bought the car from a fellow friend he advised me that the car has had a issue with the steering where the steering wheel has play to it and its very dangerous when I drive over 50mph im scared I may crash cause the car moves left to right, and the ABS brakes have a problem the brake jump when I hit them idk what to do im low on funds and I want to know if this is a defect these cars are known for steering and brakes defects.....
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 30 MPH, the brake and the ABS lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to experience an increased stopping distance after the lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 90,700.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 45 to 50 MPH on normal road conditions pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The "ABS" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the driver was able to coast into the emergency lane. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the failure was related to the rear drive shaft axle. The federal safety agency campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension;rear) was related to the failure; however, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. There were concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
First related symptom: few years ago brake lines rusted under the hood. Original remedy: I have painted them to protect them from further rust. Current issue: 12/26/2008 brake light switched on during drive to work. 12/26/2008 brake pedal got soft on the way back to home. 12/27/2008 I have checked the brake fluid. It was low. I have bought and add more fluid (car was not moved this day). While fluid was added I started the engine and in park gear I have pumped the brake pedal. It remained soft. Fluid got low again... There was a fluid on the pavement between rear axle and the fuel tank in the middle of the car. Speed of break deterioration and speed at which car is loosing fluid might lead to an accident. This is definitely a safety issue. Vehicle: crown victoria 1995, with ABS and traction assist. Break lines have corroded several years ago, now first has developed large leak. I will have to repair the car in the next few days, this is first time I will repair the lines. The vehicle has 130k miles. I have never seen other vehicle with such brake line corrosion.
1993 ford crown victoria, I've owned this car for 8 years,the ABS pump and hcu failed, parts which are suppose to be durable and are very expensive, I have 114811 miles on this car and it is in immaculate condition inside and out, I would like to know is this car safe to drive until repairs are made,this condition was diagnosed and found by a ford dealer.
Constant ABS failure caused by sensor and steel ring rust in brake system. Problem causes activation of ABS system without regard to speed, conditions or any braking effectiveness. Abs pump may run at any time the brakes are applied causing increased stopping distance on smooth dry roads.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the front and rear right side brake lines may be reversed at the ABS hydraulic control unit.
- Risk
- The brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line connections and the hydraulic control unit and reposition them free of charge. The recallbegan on april 27, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 07V183000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles built with electronic traction control, the rear brake line may chafe due to contact between it and a floor pan stiffening rib, and a brake fluid leak may occur.
- Risk
- The brake pedal may develop a "spongy" feel and drops of brake fluid may be observed beneath the vehicle. Over time brake performance may be compromised and stopping distances could be extended which could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the subject vehicles for contact between the brake tube and floor pan stiffening rib. If contact is evident, but no abrasion or leaks exist, the brake tube will be repositioned to preclude further contact and potential abrasion. If indication of abrasion or a leak is evident, dealers will repair the brake line. This campaign began on july 15, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 05V086000 · Recall details
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.
- Risk
- Inadequate clearance can cause abrasion of the brake lineand a leak can develop, resulting in loss of brake fluid to the rear brakesystem and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary.
Recall number 92V075000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford Crown Victoria abs
Why does the abs come on in the Ford Crown Victoria?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, grinding or squealing brakes and soft or spongy brake pedal.
Which Ford Crown Victoria years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (13 complaints), 1995 (8 complaints) and 1994 (7 complaints).
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