Reporting dealer / independent auto parts shop are unable to get or have replacement hardware( spring & clips) needed to repair both rear wheel cylinder brakes. Manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the consumer was still looking for parts for springs, clips and pins.
1998 Ford Escort brakes complaints
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Front brake caliper freezes, half of pads is being applied to rotors, resulting in premature wearing of rotors. Please give any further details.
Entered expressway and throttle linkage stuck open. Got vehicle slowed from upwards to 75 MPH by smashing brakes and slowed enough to exit. Was not able to slow down to a stop so turned right on exited street and once straightened out, while still moving at approx. 30mph, shifted in neutral, letting the motor race uncontrollably while vehicle was brought to a stop. At that time lever was put into park and motor turned off. Driver shaken up and vehicle motor may be compromised due to stuck accelerator over-revving. Looked for a recall for model type for stuck throttle linkage-none for escort but there is one for ford like model, the contour, recall # 99v194000. Escort was built in 3/1998 which falls under time of recall for other ford product.
Vehicle moves while foot is on the brake. Consumer tries to brake, and foot goes almost to the floor.
Brakes made 'clicking' noise when changing directions, fixed in december, and again in june. I don't think this is right! 2nd prob - when turning right, there is a 'click'. Was informed by servicer that they were advised not to fix it per ford motor co.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. Dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked.
While driving & then applying brakes, would hear a knocking noise. Been to dealership & mechanic replaced calipers. Currently when applying brakes they would stick & make grinding noises when traveling between 30-55mph. Then after a while noise would stop. Taking vehicle back again to dealership to have mechanic check.
When applying the brakes in wet conditions vehicle slides into the lane beside it, left or right. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Abs locked up resulting in vehicle collision. Yh
Consumer was driving on the freeway., she attempted to change lanes and applied brakes, pedal went down to the floor, and the vechicle swerved into traffic and hit another vehicle. No injuries reported.
While vehicle was parked in an uphill position with emergency brake on, vehicle rolled down the hill and hit a tree.
Vechicle was parked on a hill in an incline position and emergency brake was in a upright position, vechicle rolled down the hill and hit a tree.
When applying brakes right front wheel grinds. This happens under any kind of braking situation. Brake pads and shoes have been replaced and rotors turned. This helped to correct the problem for about 500 miles, and then problem started over again. This is the fourth time the vehicle will be serviced for the same problem.
Vehicle would accelerate. Would start revving at stop light/sign. Manua clutch makes noise. Speed not a factor. The brakes would jerk & jiggle when applied. Had rattle in right front after repairs. Was informed that was normal.
Brakes pull to the left when engaging.
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Brakes do not operate properly, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
When you try to stop the car take long time to stop,water leak from windsheld,trunk,front end left side make loud noise,car make nocking noise,when hit speed bumb stario change on it's owne to tape,front driver door leak& more.
Brakes discs worn out. Yh
Abs brake failure. Dealer notified , and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under bumper to bumper warranty. Consumer believes that it is not normal for brakes to wear out at 25000 miles of wear. Consumer needs help in this matter.
Brakes grinding and glazing constantly , taking longer to get stopped, other times it grips to hard, when I take it in they delaze them, and tell me it is normal, I've taken it in twice in dec for problem so far, taking back again friday. I'm afraid it's going to cause an accident if I have to make a quick stop. Was fine for the first 5 months, but they insit it is normal.
Car did not stop when brakes were applied. Brake pedal traveled very close to floor before feeling slowing was first felt.
While driving south about 35-40mph, another vehicle turned the corner, heading north & speeding, drifted into escort's lane. Escort driver applied brakes to avoid vehicle, & vehicle pulled left. It skidded across the road & hit a pole. Abs did not work. Right brakes had disintergrated. Air bags did not deploy, but seat belt held. Driver has bruised knee. Vehicle totaled by insurance co.
Consumer experiencing brake failure. Intermittently brakes would squeak or grind. When applying brake pedal the vehicle would either keep going or have a delay before stopping. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop and problem cannot be resolved.
Brakes do not function properly.
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