While driving down street car ran stop sign, consume smashed on brakes, but still crashed into other car, upon impact, passenger's side ar bag deployed and struck father in face, causing temporary blindness. Also, brakes squeaked, and pulled to right when applied. Dealer test drove vehicle, but found nothing. Claim forms were to be sent to consumer, but were never sent.
1998 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Failure of the pads and rotors cause noise while braking. Yh
Vehicle has been in numerous times for new seals on front right passenger door for wind noise: also been in for failed brake system numerous times and front rotors have been on back order for almost 2 months: in numerous times for front end alignment-checked and rechecked by several ford dealers and they cannot do anything, vehicle has always pulled to the right; engine has died several times and would not start back up; front pads on brake system have been replaced and rotors turned at only 10,000 miles still grinding and will not stop correctly; vehicle feels to me as unsafe for my wife and two younger boys.
While applying the brakes, consumer noticed grinding noise. Dealer has been notified, can't duplicate problems. Please provide further information. *ak
Consumer while backing out of garage felt like car had backed over something.rear passenger side brake froze up. Anti-lock brake light was on. Back wheel on the passenger's side was not turning while driving vehicle. Consumer says it was snowing were they were. Took to dealer, and they told consumer to tap with a hammer and put car somewhat warm.
Vehicle was involved in a collision because the ABS failed. Vehicle has been repaired by the dealer. Please provide further detail.
While wife was driving tire blew out, and automobile accelerated. Driver could not get automobile to stop.- vehicle went into a ditch and flipped over. Driver was injured.
While going around a turn and yielding brakes hardened and steering locked up for about 5 seconds. Dealer could not identify the problem. But if the car had died, they probley could have found the problem easier. If driving at a faster speed and steering locked up there could be a serious accident.
Vehicle has been in the shop seven times in a two and a half years. Repairs included transmission replacement, brake calipers replacement, and the electrical system problems.
Manufacturer does not have rotors for vehicle.
Within 3 months of each other the right and left front ABS (speed sensor) rings cracked in half. I was informed by the repairing ford dealership, chapman ford, pleasantville, nj, that this problem was evidently a defect and could not understand how this could occur under normal driving conditions. I viewed the broken left sensor ring. There was no corrosion and no evidence of wear or tear. It was simply cracked in half. This defect causes the automatic braking system to fail. Ford refuses to acknowledge there is a problem and refuses assistance with replacing the defective parts.
*since purchase new, one tire would go nearly flat weekly. Took it to the dealer to have it checked when they checked the window mechanism and the ABS sensor light--no problem found. Took it to 3 different tire stores (2 goodyear)--no problem found. It went bald after only 18k and 2 rotations. No problem since purchasing 2 new tires. Alignment was not a problem--done @ 10k & 21k. Weather did not effect air loss, either. *drivers "auto-down" feature has never worked consistantly. Has nearly caused accidents & is very frustrating. Dealer has checked it too many times to count--same with the *ABS light on the dash coming on and not going off. I think they changed fuses once--still happens, but not as often. Would that effect safety? I don't know if the system will work properly while the light is flashing. *wiper problem is very intermittent--of course. When on slow intermittent (1 or 2) speed, will speed up on it's own to very fast & then must be turned off & back on again in order to get the correct speed set again. Temp & time run does not effect malfunction at all--happens hot or cold & after 3-5 minutes or up to an hour. Back wiper has always "chattered" when wiping--worse when cold. *can you change this window? It's hard to tell what you type and very hard to correct errors.( dot number: 97s ? Tire size: p215/70r15 )
1)all 5 lugs: nuts sheared off from the right front passenger hub, causing the wheel to leave the vehicle. The body of the vehicle traveled approximately 200 feet until it stopped. 2)the rear brakes had to be replaced with new pads and rotors. Dealer couldn't explain why this was a problem. 3) the next day the right passenger mirror electical system no longer worked. 4)the parking brake consistently does not disengage after use. We no longer use it, possibly creating a safety hazard. 5) the vehicle intermittently stalls out at low speeds or upon stopping. Additionally the initial gears shift hard and loud. 6) the rear seat will not move on the track.
Consumer experienced rapid wear on front brake pads, passenger side front brake pad was completely worn and grinding into rotor which had to be replaced.
When driving down a slope and applying brakes, the brakes will go straight floor.
Brakes failed when applied and were grabbing and making a loud grinding noise resulting loss of control and an accident. Nlm
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and stays down. Driver has to apply emergency brake in order to stop. Dlr couldnt duplicate the problem. Mjs
Ie99059, the defective steering bushings does not support the system which causes the vehicle steering system to malfuction. Also, braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. The fuel pump went out unexpectedly, cause vehicle to stall. Finally, liftgate indicator light came on, but the liftgate remained closed. Brakes been replace once,and bushings 3 times. Please provide further information and VIN#.
With no prior warning vehicle stalles while driving 30-35 MPH. Abs brake light comes on.
Both front disk brakes were gone; rotors had to be replaced.
Front drifts to the right at slower speeds and to the left at high speeds.
The front brakes, rotors and pads were completely worn out but consumer had no warning of the failed components. Nlm
Design of brake pedal and accelerator being too close together caused the driver to intermittently apply them both resulting in an accident. Nlm
Abs brakes failed. Also ABS light comes on/off.
Brake pads are cutting rotors, causing failure.
When brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Also, dealer has replaced tie rods and the brake system. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving at 25 MPH applied the brakes and braked didn't stop vehicle. Consumer was able to slow the vehicle down and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
When applying brake pedal became stiff and the vehicle did not stop or slow down. Has happened 5 times, once resulting in a crash. Also happened in reverse. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and though it was the leaking battery acid which was causing causing the defect.
Slowing down for traffic vehicle began to make grinding noises. Pulled to side of the road. Also, ,ABS system completely locked up, causing vehicle to become totally inoperative, will not move.
Front ABS brakes would make grinding noises. Had taken to dealer & mechanic changed brakes. Was driving vehicle when rearended another vehicle & the air bags failed to deploy.
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