When applying the brakes the steering wheel jumps all over the place. Dealer replaced warped pads and rotors. Problem exists again.
1996 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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When applying ABS brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor , causing extended stopping distance. Right brake pad had come apart, right rotor damaged and had to be replaced. No warning light before failure. *ak
Rotors are warping, I changed them and they warp again, undersized brakes.
Brakes have continually caused vehicle to vibrate. Mjs
Ea96026; brake pedal fades/extended stopping distance. In an emergency stopping situation, when slamming on the brakes vehicle keeps going and does not stop. This happens on any type of road surface and any type of weather. Dealer was notified about problem, but is not able to duplicate the problem with the brakes. Please provide futher details.
Recall 99v147000. Dealer did not take care for recall, and told consumer not to worry about it. Manufacturer told owner to call the federal safety agency to receive the necessary treatment.
There is a leakage within master cyclinder. Also, ABS light is on and light won't go off. Dealer is aware of the problem.
Brakes failed (when my wife was driving with our 6 year old son with her) with no warning, pedal went to floor and only slowed the van when your foot was all the way down. Brought it to two ford dealers before they diagnosed that the ABS/hcu is not working, replacement part and labor is est. At $1,400. Out of my pocket, plus I have been without vehicle for 3 weeks and counting, and had to have it towed. Also the first local garage replaced the master cyl in an attempt to fix it another $300.
Brakes continue to squeek when driving. They can lubricate them which only lasts six months. Then they start squeeking again. The only time it is quiet is when you have the brakes applied. This seems to be a manufacturers defect.
Abs light came on, went to the dealer, dealer replaced the left front wheel speed sensor and reset the ABS module. Two days later ABS light back on at 60 MPH. Dealer says now the module that was reset is burned out. Wants to charge 531.00 plus labor to replace. If the module was reset, how did they not know the module was burned out the first time?
Brake rotors replaced three times, brake pads replaced five times.
Three sets of front brake pads in 30,000 miles or replaced every 8 months. Driving style is considered conservative.
Ford told me tsb's were only to help mechanics to solve problems that they know exists, but that they don't give me any right unless I purchased their extended warranty coverage. Don't consumers have any rights? I bought this van because it got 5 stars in crash tests. I didn't know it would first inactivate the ABS by losing its sensor. Then another sensor would go, causing the van to downshift to low 1 when you were driving 55 miles an hour down the road. They should stand by their product. My van also clunks when I take it out of park. I refuse to pay my dealer any more money for something that I think that they should fix. I spent $140 to find out my ABS sensor was defective, another $90 to have it replaced. Then another $95 to have the sensor replaced in the transmission.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Also, ABS system activated when it was not supposed to. Dealer replaced the ABS braking system at consumer's expense. Please provide further information.
Parking brake keeps failing,adjusted 5 times,dealer refuses to replace
Disc brakes are warping from excessive heat buildup within the ABS brakes. Dealer contacted, and stated the design of car has small brakes. Repair work done at owner's expense. Also, headlights are filling up with water when raining, could cause major problems/speedometer does not work properly. Provide further information.
Driving west bound on I-94 just part menomonie, wi, the left rear wheel fell off around 7:30 pm on 1/2/99. About 40 miles before that, the ABS light came on. The brake pedal would go to the floor, but you did have minimal braking power by pumping the brakes up. The tow truck operator and my brother (who came to pick us up), thought it was a froozen wheel bearing. The patrol officer who took the rest of the family to the perkins while I waited for the tow truck found the wheel with the drum attached to it (all lug nuts were tight). Within the first couple of months of ownership of the car, the right rear wheel bearing had frooze and locked the car up. We have also had to add about 4 ounces of brake fluid each year to the system due to the brake light coming on. We have also complained that when going down a hill and braking hard that the steering wheel would shimmy pretty bad. Some other backgound on the wheel falling off is that we left gulf shores, alabama at 2:00 pm on 1/1/99. We drove I-65 up to I-90 in indiana. And then took I-94 heading for st. Paul, minnesota. Due to the bad weather those days (1/1/99 and 1/2/99), we had to drive through rain, freezing, rain, snow, and high winds. As stated, the wheel fell off around 7:30 pm on 1/2/99 about 3 miles past (west of) menomonie, wi. I had to wait until about 8:50 pm for the tow truck due to other cars being in the ditch. They couldn't tow it to stillwater, minnesota (where I leave, about 50 miles away) since they were busy that night. Northtown ford called on 1/8/99 and stated that it would cost around $1,800 to $2,000 to fix. I've asked for the cause(s) of this failures, but they have been unable to tell me. Please contact me if more information is needed and let me know what my next steps should be. Thanks.
Pads and rotors replaced twice in 36,000 miles, emergency brake requires adjustment monthly. Abs light has been reset once.
Steering makes noise.
Entire brake system failed acording to local for dealership (kaytes ford) thee appeared to be contamination in the brake fluid that caused the seals to wear down and destroy the sytem. In july od 1998 I had the car in for the replacement of the ABS sensor and the problem with pedal pressure in the vehicle. They found nothin wrong with the brakes at that time. The problem continued until the brakes faile in august of 98 at wich time ford said the fluid was contaminated and the entire brake system had to be repkaced. I had the fluid tested and have a copy which shows that there was no contamination. Ford motor company refused to honor any warranty claim and I was forced to pay $2,300.00 in order to have the system fixed. Ford never offered to test the brake fluid and still does not know what was wrong. If ther was no contamination the seals must have failed because of a defect in material which ford should honor under the warranty please help
The front brakes feel like they are grinding & grabbing when they are applied. This extends the stopping distance.
While driving about 35 MPH the ABS light came on until consumer shut off engine. Then when he applied brakes again, the lights came on again. Manufacturer and dealer have been contacted. *ak
When driving the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light came on. Conumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Also, when applying the brakes there is a loud noise. The brakes had been replaced three times. Dealer told the consumer that brakes have to be replaced every year. Consumer stated that there is another safety problem involving the electricalsystem. The lights keep coming on , as well as the light's on the dashboard keep coming on. In addition, gas gauge failed to indicate the proper amount of gas left in the tank.
Caliper bolts fell off of vehicle.
Abs warning light was on . Dealer has repaired the brakes 5 times. It is a repeating problem. Please provide futher information.
Abs light continues to go on / the right wheel is making a humming noise.
Consumer has gotten brakes repaired over 15 times. Each time brakes only lasted one month. Also ruining rotors and pads. Also, vehicle pulls to one side, shakes and acts like it is stuck in neutral. Door sliding locks and unlocks on its own, no exit at times.
Vehicle on 4th set of front brakes. Vehicle has been owned for 21 months with 26000 miles, driven in normal condition.
On highway driving tapped on brakes and the pedal went to the floor, no brakes at all, speed was approximately 40-55mph. No accidents or injuries. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving the brakes grind and squeak. Please provige further details.
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