The cruise control self activated which caused the vehicle to speed up and as a result the driver lost control of the vehicle. *ph during this incident the brakes did not work. The driver was not injured. The vehicle was totaled.
1997 Ford Mustang: brake failure
7 of the 176 complaints about the 1997 Ford Mustang describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer received 00v34900, regarding the emergency parking brake. Consumer took the vehicle for recall repairs and dealer confirmed that the problem had been corrected. While vehicle was parked on the driveway, which has a slight incline, with the emergency brake on and in the proper gear, the emergency brake failed and the vehicle rolled into the house causing several thousand dollars in damage. After inspection of the vehicle dealer said, the emergency brake failure had nothing to do with the actual faulty emergency brake. Consumer is concerned about the safety of the vehicle.
Vehicle rolled and hit another vehicle, while parked in first gear with parking brake up as per owners manual, possibly parking brake failure or transmission failure.
1/11/98 parking brake failed while parked on incline and in first gear. Car rolled down driveway into lawn and hit mailbox. Was towed to dealer and dealer could find no problem. Paid out of pocket for damages to bumper and to mailbox. 12/1/2000 recieved safety recall 00s37 which describes this situation exactly. Contacted ford rep kathy allen, " will not send a investigator, the incident is too old" thus denied the claim that the car rolling is related to the recall. I am now looking for others with similar issues to form or join a class action lawsuit against ford.
Parking brake failed, causing damage to the left rear panel, spoiler, and bumper, consumer was not aware of recall 00v349, and paid for the repairs himself, causing the trade in value of the vehicle to go down. *slc the vehicles tire tread appeared to be separating. Nlm
Emergency brake failure resulted in accident. Yh
Power steering/brake booster hose replaced, now strong vibration in brake pedal and at brake booster, and loud audible hum, no noise/vibration prior to replacement, dealer says new line different than original but is only replacment and can do nothing further - I'm concerned that vibration may cause brake failure since power steering shares pump with brake booster.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding parking brake control assembly modification
- ABS diagnostic trouble codes(dtcs) CAN only be retrieved using super starii tester or the flash out...
- 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
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- The ABS sensor resistance readings provided in the 1997 mustang service manual are incorrect
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
- Risk
- This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Recall number 00V349000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Ford Mustang brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Ford Mustang?
7 of 176 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Mustang (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford Mustang?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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