Delayed brake action & jerks steering on light brake application - dealer says known problem - design flaw - no fix.
1999 Ford Mustang brakes complaints
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Vehicle was parked with emergency brake, then it rolled down driveway. Consumer had just taken it in on 5 february, 2001 for parking brake recall. Dealer was suppose to correct problem, and look what happened. *ak the dealer failed to properly fix the emergency brake, whic was on recall. The dealer was unwilling to return consumer's phone calls.
Prior to recall 00v349, vehicle's parking brake failed causing it to roll out of a parked position and sustain minor damage, consumer is requesting that ford accepts responsibility.
Vehicle was parked in front of consumer's home and vehicle was warming up. Emergency brake was engaged, and vehicle rolled down a hill, and hit a tree several minutes later, no one was hurt. *ak the manufacturer had recalled defective brakes but declined to pay for consumer's brake job. However the dealer paid for the damages after maufacturer refused recall # 00v349.
Prior to recall notification, while vehicle was parked, emergency parking brake engaged, vehicle rolled down an incline into a parked vehicle, consumer received recall (00v‑349)december/2000. Cj
With emergency parking brake engaged, vehicle rolled down driveway and crashed into another vehicle, owner received recall notice (00v‑349) december 27,2000, parking brake still faulty after four months, no parts available. Cj
When brakes are applied pedal feels normal, but brakes make an irregular sound, and then stopping distance is not normal. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle experienced two separate unoccupied movements, and involved in a crash. First occurred while running in neutral with parking brake on, and second occurred while parked in gear with parking brake engaged. Vehicle been in dealer's shop, and dealer informed consumer that problem could not be duplicated. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While vehicle was on incline hill with gear shift in neutral and emergency brake was applied vehicle rolled forward without prior warning.
I put the car in neutral and pulled the emergency brake. I then waited to make sure the brake was going to hold the car and then I ran in the house. 3-4 minutes later the emergency brake gave way and the car rolled into a tree. Airbags did not deploy.
The emergency brake failed, resulting in the car rolling down a driveway into a brick barrier, causing $1000 damage to front end. Subsequently, emergency brake has randomly operated by pulling to a 90 degree angle, with no tension at all, to pulling with a definite ratcheting sound. It has been sporadic enough that there is no rhyme or reason to when it will fail. I have made extra effort to avoid parking on any hills since the primary incident.
When turning and applying brakes vehicle to jerks to the opposite direction. Dealer notified, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
The parking brake handle pulls all the way to the top with no resistance and doesnt set brake. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealer yet because I'm trying to find a new dealer to go to.
Intermittently when brakes were applied on wet surfaces pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping wihich caused several accidents. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and was not able to duplicate problem.
Parking brake arm lever doesn't stop upon complete engagement. Lever continues to ratchet upward beyond locked engagement.
Hand brake pulls all the way up, without engaging. Has done this approx. 4 or 5 times. Dealer looked at it twice. Fist time can not find reason. Second time they blaimed in on debris ie papers into system. Brake failed again within week of being checked out by dealer.
When applying brakes vehicle intermittently pulls very hard to the right or left. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
Consumer parked vehicle in parking lot with manual transmission in neutral and parking brake set. Consumer's brother informed consumer that vehicle had rolled down the parking lot and into the grass. Consumer then notified the police. Upon arrival of the police, consumer entered the vehicle and verified to the officer at the scene of the accident that the parking brake had been set. Upon releasing the brake, the consumer noticed there was no tension in the brake. Consumer then took the vehicle to dealer to have repaired. The consumer informed the dealer that the e-brake could possibly be faulty and to have dealer check for problems. Upon return of vehicle, consumer asked dealer if they had found any problems, the dealer replied with no problems found. The consumer noticed upon arrival at consumer's home, that when the e-brake was set, there was a considerable differance in the tension when the brake was set. Note : consumer noticed that the brake had given out on numerous occasions, but did not report the problem because consumer assumed it was due to operator error. Consumer also believes that dealer fixed problem without informing consumer to rid fault of any kind on part of manufactuer.
Vehicle was brought in for ABS light on - parts were placed on order - was told vehicle was safe to drive.
Hand applied parking brake does not fully engage and at time does not engage at all after several attempts. On 11/11/99 while parked on a mild grade I exited the vehicle with the parking brake apparently engaged but with the transmission out of gear. Returning to the vehicle 10 minutes later I found that it had rolled back about 100 feet, jumped a curb and come to rest against a heavy rubber trash can. The hand brake was still in the fully engaged position. As a result of the collision with a trash can the rear facia is bent.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Parking brake failed causing the vehicle to roll backward out of driveway and crashed. Nlm
Whenever the brakes are applied, it effects the steering, causing it to pull back towards the center when making left or right turns. Took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic it was normal operation even though problem can be resolved. The brakes & steering are on same pump & problem is steadily getting worse.
Cruise control recall repair 99v-062001 completed however fails and does not work properly causing unwanted acceleration on occassions.
When applying brakes to avoid an accident, I noticed a problem became worse. The brake pedal goes to the floor, while braking to stop (such as at a stop light). *ak.et.
When applying brakes the vehicle would suddenly stall, and power brakes would go out completly. Driver could not stop at all.
While driving and stepping on brakes pedal brakes will not work properly. Also, while vehicle was parked with first gear (manual trans.) and with emergency brakes on , transmission jumped out of gear, but brakes did not hold, and vehicle rolled back, crashing.
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor and the brakes shake. Also, the vehicle jumps forward after coming to a complete stop. Dealer cant duplicate the problem.
3 problems, brakes shudder and car jumps forward upon braking, upon acceleration when foot remove from gas pedal car continues to accelerate, lights on dash board randomly go off and on ie. O/d light and service engine light.
When the brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right, and the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired the brakes 4 times. Manufacturer has been notified.
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