While approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal went to the floor, dealer replaced the master cylinder and brake booster but the problem persisted, this was tsb number 98-5a-15. Nlm
1995 Ford Escort: brake failure
6 of the 576 complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brakes failed when cruise control was activated, brakes worked after accident without cruise control on.
Brakes failed as I was getting on freeway. Cars had stopped ahead, I was pressing brake pedal, car slowed a little but would not stop. I tried getting onto shoulder but cars were going around me onto the shoulder because of rush hour morning traffic. Continued pressing brake pedal with no results. Brakes finally engaged but locked and car slid into 1999 lincoln, resulting in front-end damage. Brakes worked after crash. I cannot understand why the brakes would have sudden failure and then continue to work.
Brakes failed, causing right rear brake to lock.
Brakes failed, causng accident. Tt
Parking brake failure. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes...
- Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- 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
- A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking
- A revised master cylinder and brake booster is available for service on non-abs vehicles to further...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Escort brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Ford Escort?
6 of 576 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Escort
Fuel leak 55Seat belt 47No deployment 25Fuel smell 19Coil spring 18Stalling 17Fire or smoke 15Overheating 7Wipers 6Won't start 6Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Sudden acceleration 5
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