1992 Ford Escort brakes problems

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · WA

The engine had cut off without warning while the consumer was traveling. Also the vehicle failed to start at times. The dealer could not locate the problem. *yh the seat belts had become inoperative, the rear disc brakes would not hold when the parking brake was applied, the cable is working, but not not applying pressure, and the v/c is leaking. (v/c per invoice) the mechanic stated that the engine problem, seem to be coming from the ignition.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Brakes · MO

10/24/95 @ 22,823 miles machined rotors and replaced pads; 4/9/96 @ 25,506 miles replaced rotors and anti-rattle clips; 3/31/00 @ 47,523 miles machined rotors and replaced pads; 11/7/00 @ 51,917 miles required machine rotors and replace pads for fourth time on this low mileage car. Front disc brakes are still making popping/clicking noise when braking.

Filed Jan 28, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Replaced master cylinder and brakes around the car, still doesn't want to stop.

Filed Nov 24, 1997 · Brakes · OH

Loss of brakes, gone to stop, pushed brake pedal , no brakes mechanic ran vaccum test, noticed in gear and accelerated, no acceleraton.

Filed Nov 7, 1997 · Brakes · IL

Brake booster failed.

Filed Jan 13, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Brakes failed, causing accident. ( new jersey state police report)

Filed Nov 21, 1996 · Brakes · OK

While driving experienced intermittent ABS brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop on wet pavement pedal travels to floor, also experienced excessive wear to pads and drums, resulting in rotor distortion.

Filed Jul 19, 1996 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Electrical problem.

Filed Nov 7, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Brakes go all the way to the floor-loud engine noise. Tt both rear michelin tires, p175/70r13, dot b3f253ax102 showed signs of abnormal wear. Warped discs, drums and shoes found glazed, brakes squeal and cause steering wheel to shake, brakes do not operate properly under emergency braking situations. Loud knocking sound in engine upon cold start ups, dealer replaced timing belt, however on both occasions same noise was heard after repairs. An improperly installed 1/4 inch hex head screw holding the cosmetic cover to the lower steering column caused buzzing sounds. Bearing failure. Parking brake cable stretched.

Filed Oct 26, 1995 · Brakes · CA

Upon applying brakes, pedal goes to floor w/probable cause being rotors failing. Please describe details. Tt