1996 Mercury Grand Marquis: brake failure

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 MPH on a suburban street, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle without warning. Although firm, constant brake pressure was applied, the vehicle continued forward until the emergency parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the brake lines fractured and brake fluid was leaking. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/21/06.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 90,473 miles · MD

Dt: while driving the brake lines failed and had to be replaced. The owner came outside and saw the brake fluid on the ground and realized that the brake lines failed. The owner drove the vehicle with no brakes to the dealership and they repaired it. Then the owner realized that the brake lines were rusted.*ak the left rear seat belt was replaced twice. The wiper motor, wiper switch, drivers side mirror switch and rotors were all replaced. The turn signal switch, driver window switch , tail light , catalytic converter were replaced. The consumer was told the ball joints and shocks were bad. The battery was replaced.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Brakes · 78,251 miles · NJ

Brake failure, replacement of line. Brake line had corroded. *bf the brake warning light had come on. The brake was almost on the floor in order to stop the vehicle. There was leaking where the corrosion was. *sc

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Brakes · NY

Rear brake failure.rear brake lines rusted and sprung a leak losing all brake fluid and the brakes to be able to stop.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Brakes · MD

This almost lead to an accident due to brake failure.

Filed Nov 9, 1999 · Acceleration · CO · crash

Was pulling out of parking lot when vehicle suddenly accelerated. Had foot on brakes at time, but brakes failed to stop vehicle. Hit another vehicle, and finally came to a stop after fuel cut off switch kicked in. Had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed by mechanic who activated the valve in trunk & was able to restart vehicle.

Filed Jun 10, 1999 · Brakes · GA

When the brake was applied the brakes would momentarily work, then the pedal would go to the floor. The only to keep the automobile stopped was to shift into neutral and apply the parking brake. I had to shift into neutral because of the automatic parking brake release mechanism. Although the car has only 21k miles on the odometer the 36 month warrantly expired technically on 23 may 1999. I bought the car from the original owner on 28 may 1999 after he had the transmission replaced under warranty. The car was disabled for most of the month of may. I asked the ford motor company assistance number (800) personnel to cover this brake failure because the brakes would have failed in the 36 month warrantly period had the car not been in the repair facility so long. They refused. I had troncalli lincoln mercury complete the repair of the brakes which they determined to be a defective master cylinder.