Last week the car was serviced, the tires were rotated and a alignment was performed. May 9 2005, the consumer heard a loud noise in the rear end and he discovered the brakes did not work. When the consumer was on his way to the dealer, the rear brakes froze up. The car could not be driven to dealer, the consumer had to have it towed. The mechanic took the rear tires off and the brake drums just fell apart.

- Memphis , TN, USA

It appears that the original calipers on both rear brakes became frozen. On Saturday, 5/18, 2002 I noticed a grinding sound. I took the car to midas on Monday 5/20, 2002. All rear brake parts had to be replaced as it was a metal to metal situation. Since the car was unsafe to drive, I had the repairs done at midas.

- Springfield, PA, USA

This vehicle has been a nightmare since we bought it from team Ford in June. The car has been to the dealer three times for two days per incident and the same problems continue while they gradually discover more problems each time. A car with 5200 miles on it should not need the varied and unique combination of replacements our car has required. The car makes a rotational grinding noise while at freeway speeds, when going over bumps or taking an involved turn the car makes a pop/crack noise from left/front of car. The car has stalled three times during freeway and city driving. The driver's side window creaks and shudders when being put up or down. The car hesitates when started in 80 degree weather and comes close to stalling when initially putting into gear. Now and then car makes lunging motion and noise when put in drive or reverse. I could go on and on...I am reporting defects and problems to better business bureau and the Nevada attorney general's office. Please help!

- Las Vegas, NV, USA