2001 Ford Mustang brakes problems

Filed Jun 16, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

ABS light came on, sometimes when braking/slowing down at freeway speeds, the brakes won't catch and it feels like I'm going to ram into the cars ahead, I've replaced the rotors, the calipers, the brakes, the wheel bearings, ABS light won't go away, I've looked into it on the bullitt community forums, and this is a common problem that most just decide to live with, cause no solution has been found.

Filed Jul 19, 2023 · Brakes · CA

Anti lock brake pump leaking brake fluid from what appears to be a vent /weep hole resulting in rapid brake fluid loss and low/ soft pedal and significant loss of braking.

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · FL

1. There is a dreadful gas fume odor inside the car every time I put fuel in the car especially when I fill the tank. 2.the emergency brake does not work properly. When engaged my car still rolls a little. 3. The seat belts do not retract properly and tend to twist and tangle when I try to do it manually.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. After refueling the vehicle, a fuel leak was discovered underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who discovered that a rubber washer in the fuel system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The washer was replaced and the failure was remedied. While driving at night, the low and high beam headlights were very dim and the driver was unable to see the road. Also, while the vehicle was parked on a incline with the emergency brake engaged, it rolled down the driveway and into the street. The cause of the failures was not determined. Estabrook ford (3689 14th st, pascagoula, ms) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While driving approximately 40 MPH the contact smelled a burning odor. The ABS light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the ABS computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · TX

When brakes are applied brakes have slow reaction time and stall causing the car to run into oncoming traffic on numerous occasions. When driving and applying brakes car vibrates almost like a pumping effect and then skids.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, smoke began to escape from under the hood. The vehicle was not taken to a service dealer. Upon inspection, an independent mechanic determined that the ABS electronic control module failed.

Filed Dec 26, 2004 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NJ

2 days earlier had car at mechanic and he said my pads were a little low so they shoould be changed. The day I had the appointmnet to replace the pads the rear caliper frozen open and emergency brake would not work either. While in my driveway with foot on brake pedal, car started rolling forward. Hit post in driveway and tore off driver mirror and dented door. Brought car back to mechanic then towed car to dealer as I had extended warranty and didn't want to pay mechanic for parts or labor as mechanic stated caliper frozen. Dealer would not fix damage to door/mirror. The pads still had something left otherwise rotors would be scratched up with metal digging in. There is no evidence of metal against metal what so ever. Dealer also stated master cylinder needed replacing as it had leaked all fluid out of system. Needed to bleed system and replace caliper. Dealer said nobody would do anything about damage and it was my problem. I had the dealer put the new pads on that my mechanic had purchased for doing my brakes. Dealer wanted to charge me $195.00 to do this. I knew someone there and they waived the fee but I had to pay $100.00 deductable for extended warranty coverage. Do not buy a ford!!!!!

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Brakes · MI

While applying the brakes pedal went the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 65 MPH driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. Driver's side seat belt became detached. However, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was totaled.