Brake vacuum boosters were defective and applied brakes involuntarily and sometimes imperceptibly causing wear on parts and overheating the rotors.
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis brakes complaints
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Abs: when applied, heard grinding noise, brakes pedal goes to floor; vehicle stops abruptly, any surface; various speeds, continuous problem. Checked by dealer three times, replaced various parts, including brake sensor.
Brake pedal does not fully return, leaving ABS partially engaged, caused skidding on snow covered road. Also, brake pads wear prematurely, vehicle surges forward, mostly stop/go traffic, continuous problem, never corrected.
While driving the right rear of vehicle caught on fire because of the brake master cylinder.
Owner has ABS brakes; while trying to accelerate could not because brakes were holding vehicle. Once brakes were released, vehicle took off like a rocket. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and owner had brake booster put in, part no.f4az-2005-b.
Drove into parking lot and was attempting to park, applied foot to brake and the vehicle jumped the curb. The brake pedal went completely to the floor and brakes completely failed. Same incident happened 1n 1991, but the dealer can't find the problem.
While backing out of driveway the vehicle took off with sudden acceleration without any notice; also replaced leaking master cylinder and transmission.
Problem with right front window.
When coming to a gradual stop there is pulsation under the brake pedal and one can feel a vibration or a shaking as the car comes to stop, replaced rotors at 13,000.
Rear brakes failed, causing accident.
During vehicle operation when the ABS brakes are applied, a serious vibration is experienced.
During vehicle operation, while going down a hill and attempting to brake, the pedal was soft and, went to the floor. Consumer had to pump the brakes in order to stop.
When driving for long periods of time or when driving at high speed, brakes seem to hold and not release when taking foot off pedal when coming to a gradual stop. Car is equipped with ABS. *ak dealer replaced front calipers, and several weeks later, when applying brake pedal, it remained down and did not rise back, consumer states that when brakes are applied, the pedal pressure is firm and does not travel to the floor and vehicle stops properly.
Brake line punctured. (second vehicle on 506187)
Brakes self-engage in varying degrees.
Brake pads failed.
When applying the brake there is a noise . Tt
Poor performance on the ABS brake system increase in stopping distance ea94-043. Tt
Brake drum has excessive build up of rust which makes it extremely hard to get brake drum off for machining; causes brake pedal pulsation. Tt
Power booster failed, brakes would lock up when applying brakes. Tt
Brake pedal does not return to upright position, causing excess brake wear as brakes are constantly being applied.
The rear brakes are corroded and they do not work and the front ones are worn out. The car is still under warranty and they will charge him for the work. Tt
The brakes on. Squeal when you apply the brakes and that they need more padding. Tt
Continuous transmission problems possibly due to transmission fluid used by factory.
Airbag did not deploy during 35 MPH frontal collision, resulting in an injury. Tt
The rotor became out of round, causing vehicle pulsation.
Anti lock braking system locks up when going over pot holes and speed bumps. Tt
Braking system failure, disc rotors warped. Tt
Braking system failure, ABS system failure. Tt
Anti-lock brake system malfunctions due to defective wheel sensor.
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