While driving 20mph there was a popping sound. Driver applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, and vehicle would not stop. Vehicle hit another vehicle. Brake system has been repaired.
1997 Ford Escort brakes complaints
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Usually after getting the brakes serviced brakes will make a real lousd noise whne coming to a complete stop. Please provide more information.
Brake pads were wearing out quicker then normally. There were also clips that have broken because consumer has had rotors changed, and pads changed soon after vehicle was bought. Has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Consumer had to replace shoes and rotors 4 -5 times. Dealer said it was due to disc brake calipers causing rotors to warp. Please add additional information.
Brake pedal depresses further down than accelerator pedal which causes one foot to hit both pedals.
Within 4 mths had problem w/ transmission, took 4 mins for dealer to say theres nothing wrong, when I got my new tires for pepboys I had to fix my brakes, transmission,suspension, even got speed tickets for no reason,I keep my car in very good condition and I still have my engine light on and I have about 70% of the same problems others have in the agencycmplt section. I think the escort should be recalled for so many unsafe problems.( dot number: uj956klp12 tire size: p19570r14 )
Two broken rear spring and a right side outer tie rod end, in addition to front brake pads, possible springs were of poor quality
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on two occasions, first incident resulted in collision with property. Mjs
Brakes.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied vehicle makes a popping noise. The dealer has replaced various parts of the brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.
When brake pedal is applied it has to be pumped several times before brakes respond. Also, there is a grinding sound when brakes are applied. It causes extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.
While pulling out from a light consumer applied brakes and they went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end vehicle in front. Consumer had just had the rotors turned and front brakes replaced.
Brake shoe pin failed. Mjs
When applying the brakes a popping/grinding sound occurs, an vehicle takes a longer time to stop. Owner's daughter was in vehicle crash due to loss of braking ability. *ak`
While applying the brakes the owners foot hit the accelerator pedal and ran into a tree. Owner says the gas and brake pedals are too close together. *ak
Vehicle makes a knocking noise when braking and turning a corner. Dealer contacted and ran oasis, found no repair for the vehicle and cannot duplicate the problem.
The car that I had purchased has not lived up to it's expectations since I purchased it. Since I have had the car, I purchased it in sept. Of 1998, the brakes have completely gone out, the emergency light comes on constantly even thought the emergency brake is not on. When purchasing the car, I had explained to the car dealer the I, being of only 19 yrs of age and this being my first big purchase I could not afford to buy a car then end up having to put tons of money into it. I am very upset at the fact that I have had the car for only a short while, the warranty has passed (how conveinient) and I refuse to be held responsible for a faulty sensor.
At any speeds brakes will continuously fail, causing a longer stopping distance which could result in an accident.
Vehicle had to have the rotors/pads replaced. When the brakes are applied they make squeaking noise. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a sudden stop, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident. Please provide details.
Vehicle makes squeaking noise during travel, squeak stops while braking. Brakes pulse while being depressed.
Owner's son was driving the car and the steering wheel and column locked up, forcing him to go off the road. Also brakes failed to operate properly.
Brake pedal and gas pedal too close together.
Brakes failed and vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25mph, and airbags on both sides did not deploy.
Consumer's foot contacts the bar on the brake pedal before contacting pedal itself.
Brakes failed, causing the front wheels to lock.
Brakes are not working properly, extended stopping distance.
Have foot on brakes & would shift gear; hear loud noise, like a metallic sound; would shift into drive & makes the same noise; took to dealer & can not locate cause of problem.
When applying force to the brake pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer adjusted the rear brakes.
Owner states that brakes do not grab and that once vehicle was involved in an accident as a result of this. Brake pedal goes to the floor . No ABS brakes, they are standard power brakes. Dealer cannot find problem.
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