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- the contact stated that while driving the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria at 45 mph and coming to a stop light the brake pedal was almost to the floor slowing the vehicle down., then the front brakes engaged and stopped the vehicle. The contact looked into the rearview mirror and noticed fluid on the ground behind the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home and later took the vehicle in to be repaired. The mechanic stated that brake line rotted.
I experienced the failure of both front hydraulic brake system and rear hydraulic brake system due to corroded(rusted) brake line (piping) within one year. I also experienced fuel tank failure due to rust at tank seam at approximately the same time. Tank failed 11/30/03, front brake system failure 03/16/04, rear brake system failure 12/04, both due to piping rust out.
Your Agency has contacted me twice, concerning a brake failure on my 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. I have located the defective brake line that you inquired about, the piece that was cut out for the repairs. This number may be associated with my compliant EA03012. I just can not remember the gentlemans name that first called me. Later an attorney called representing herself as being with your Agency. Please contact me again.
While driving 20-25 mph consumer depressed the brake pedal and it descended to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Once the vehicle was serviced, and technician determined that the brake line wore out, causing master cylinder to lose brake fluid.
- East Peoria, IL, USA
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While driving 20-25 mph, the consumer depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal descended to the floorboard. Afterwards, extended stopping distance was required to stop the vehicle. Once the vehicle was serviced technician determined that the brake line wore out, causing the master cylinder to lose brake fluid. Recall#98I001000. The consumer's vehicle wasn't included in the recall. Both brake lines of the rear wheels were replaced, one was worn completely through and the other was worn but not completely through.
Consumer had experienced the same problem as in recall 98I001000 concerning the brake line. The dealer refused to repair because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
While driving, driver applied the brakes. They did not hold, which resulted in the vehicle having an extended stopping distance. This almost caused an accident. Upon inspection of vehicle, the driver noticed that the brake fluid had leaked out because of a hole in the brake line. Mr a recall was issued, but has not been extended to the general public. Referenced in RQ03-004
Consumer state while traveling 60 mph notice anti freeze burning smell inside vehicle. Consumer stopped a service station and notice anti freeze all over engine. Vehicle was service by technician and replace intake manifold. Nlm heater hose leaking coolant, also the brake lines were repaired. Referenced in RQ03-004
Brake line has 1 1/4 long chaffing or rub area causing line to fail. Under black rubber pad design to eliminate chaffing problem. Area is next to drivers side of transmission cross member. Appears black rubber pad did not prevent chaffing. Made temperory roadside repair to keep car home. Reported to Ford Motor Company customer service on 8/27/2001. Assigned reference number 9005812234. I have faied brake line available for investigation. Referenced in RQ03-004
Consumer had experienced problems with brakes just like mentione din recall 98 I 001 000. Brake line wore out, this could lead to brake fluid loss for rear brakes. Referenced in RQ03-004
The brake line that goes to the rear brakes, rubbed on the underside of the floor board until it wore through. This caused spontaneous brake failure similar to that described in two other incidents with identical vehiclesin our fleet.
This is a sheriffs' patrol vehicle. The brake line to the rear brakes rubbed the underside of the floor-board on the driver's side until it wore through. The brakes failed at this point. We have confirmed this problem on two more identical patrol units. No injuries have been reported yet but the potential is there. Brake loss is reported as spontaneous and fortunatly, in our three incidents, it has occured at relatively low speed.
Brake lines are rubbing through in two places under the car this is the third crown vic that has done this in past two weeks.I have called Ford but they keep giving me the run around.I;M afraid that some one is going to get hurt or killed.can you please let me know whats going on.
Hydraulic brake line(s) rubbed against body parts causing loss of brake fluid. Dealer will not consider as a manufacturing defect. There appears to be several many complaints concerning this problem, but dealer says warranty repairs only apply to police vehicles. What about the rest of us? referenced in RQ03-004
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- Springfield, MA, USA