Steering locks up on occasions due to failure ot the lower steering shaft and steering gear assembly.
1997 Ford Econoline brakes complaints
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Heater core failed. Yh
Left side brake shoe wore through the rotor, and the right side was not damaged. No brake warning light came on when brakes were applied. A loud scrapping noise was heard.dealer was contacted.
Continually failure of the rear brakes.
Was coming to a stop brake pedal went to floor. No brakes. Was towed to service station. Mechanic said ABS brakes were not working. Towed to dealership. Brake pads replaced & rotors turned. Problem returned. Back at dealershp & rotors replaced. Problem still existed. Back again to dealer & calipers replaced. Was told things were fine. Took vehicle around corner & no brakes at all.
Front end alignment off several times causing wear to tires.
Going about 45-50mph when brakes locked up going down hill after being applied. Took to dealer & applied brakes which started smoking. Mechanic noticed. Second time brakes have been checked & replaced.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, either on dry/damp pavement, vehicle would not slow down. It would suddenly pick up speed. Happens at low speed (30mph or less). Have taken to dealer & told could not locate problem.
When applying brakes the vehicle shakes. The disc hbrakes ave been changed 2 times.
When driving and applying brakes to stop, the steering wheel shakes and car wanders. Vehicle has been for repair five times and the problem still exists.
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