10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 172000

(reported on)

Econoline

  • miles
This vehicle has had multiple brake failures. Before the warranty ran out at 36K, the dealer replaced the front brakes two times. Since then I have had the pads replaced and/or rotors turned at least three times more. Now, only 2K miles after the last rotor replacement, the brakes are failing again - I.e., the steering wheel vibrates when the brakes are applied, particularly from speeds greater than 45 mph.

- Northborough, MA, USA

problem #3

Jul 081999

Econoline

  • miles
This is the second time that consumer had to replace brakes pad & rotors. Brakes were making a grinding noise and there was no warning when fading. Dealer said it just happened sometimes from alot of weight. Consumer replaced them again on 11-Aug-2000.

- Floyds Knobs, IN, USA

problem #2

Oct 151999

Econoline

  • miles
Since we've had the van. The brakes have given us problems, and the dealer worked on the vehicle multiple times. It is evident that they had no clue how to fix the problem! the first major repair was done on 1/28/98 and 12362 miles.. the dealer has now been bought out by classic, and they have been no help at all!!! I've talked to other people with E-150S who report similar problems! I've replaced the rotors/calipers, shoes, and continue to have problems getting the vehicle antilock system to work properly!

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 121997

Econoline

  • miles
Was coming to a stop brake pedal went to floor. No brakes. Was towed to service station. Mechanic said ABS brakes were not working. Towed to dealership. Brake pads replaced & rotors turned. Problem returned. Back at dealershp & rotors replaced. Problem still existed. Back again to dealer & calipers replaced. Was told things were fine. Took vehicle around corner & no brakes at all.

- Westminster, SC, USA