1991 Ford Tempo brakes problems

Filed Jul 1, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 40,000 miles · NV

Dt: the caller took vehicle to a repair shop for brakes, rotors, pads and calipers repairs. The vehicle came back in worse shape than it was before the repairs. The car was much harder to handle, and shook violently. When applying brakes the steering wheel shook violently and steered to the left. When the vehicle was dropped off on june 21, 2005 the gas tank was full, and the trip odometer had just been reset, and mileage was 0. Consumer picked up the car 6 days later and the car was on empty and the trip odometer showed 136 miles. The shop owner was called the next morning and was very angry with the consumer because she had the nerve to bring this to his attention, that was what the repair shop owner said. There was a soda pop lid in the power steering fluid reservoir when the consumer checked the vehicle after she returned home. Nothing has been done to correct this as of yet. The consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle. The car was in the shop twice for brakes. Owner charged the consumer $425.00 and the brakes still did not work. Consumer has no information on the dealer, or an address. The repair shop was express, smog and tune on 1234 north boulder highway, henderson,nevada.

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Brakes · MN

Automatic brake adjuster fell out of place causing wheel to lock up.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Brakes · OR

When applying the brakes wheels would lock up, causing vehicle to skid. Mechanic has not seen vehicle.

Filed Jan 13, 1999 · Body, Brakes · VA

When putting new tires on the vehicle owner discovered that the frame weld was broken. Also, when driving the vehicle it pulls to right and when applying the brakes it pulls to the left. The dealer is not aware of the problem.

Filed Feb 11, 1997 · Brakes · MN

Brake adjuster fell out of the side of brake drum causing wheels to lock up. The consumer has experienced multiple brake related failures. 7/6/01 nlm

Filed Jan 21, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA · crash

After putting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle accelerated and would not stop when applying the brakes, causing an accident.

Filed Sep 13, 1996 · Brakes · NJ

Rear brake adjuster failure, complaints indicate that the rear brake adjuster fell out of position, causing severe scoring of drum. Pe96-005.

Filed Aug 13, 1996 · Brakes · NY

Brakes fade intermittently.

Filed Jul 29, 1996 · Brakes · NY

Abs brake failure, also replaced pads, rotors and claipers, brake pedal went to the floor when applied.

Filed Jul 17, 1996 · Brakes · NJ

Rear brake self adjusters fail to adjust brakes.