10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,159 miles
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First occurre 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occured when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. My Ford dealership replaced three tires and trued the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurre 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. Since my dealereship is not opened on Saturday's, I took it to another Ford dealership. Again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. I am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. Has anyone else had this problem" do I need to do something else to get this corrected for good"
- Dallas, GA, USA
First occurrence 2/17/1999 when shaking and vibration occurred when you were above 45 miles per hour and depressed the brakes. My Ford dealership replaced three tires and turned the rotors. (does not state how many trued) second occurrence 04/22/2000, when the shaking and vibration returned. Since my dealereship is not opened on Saturday's, I took it to another Ford dealership. Again they turned the rotors and gave no explaination to why we are having this problem. I am very concernced of the safety and reliability of the brake system. Has anyone else had this problem" do I need to do something else to get this corrected for good"
- Dallas, GA, USA
While driving ounder wet or slushy conditions front braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to right which resulted in a crash. Mechanic said it was due to a defective front right rotor.
- Newport, WA, USA
When the brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping which resulted in a collision. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Detroit, MI, USA
Had heard a high pitch squealing noise. Brakes became mushy. Heard a clunking noise, brakes still mushy. Finally no brakes at all. A bolt fell out of brake pads. Entire brakes system became damaged.
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
When coming to a stop, the engine would go into rapid acceleration and the rpms would go way up. The truck would continue to move forward even when apllying the brakes. The truck would only stop when the driver puts the truck in park and completely turn truck off. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. The truck was a rental from enterprise.
- Northridge, CA, USA
Had received notice 99V123000. Contacted dealer & set appointment. Was informed no parts available. Would notify when parts were in. Heard nothing. Contacted dealer & made another appointment. Took vehicle in on date. After arriving, was informed by mechanic no parts. Dealer could not provide loaner until parts are available.
- Tarboro, NC, USA
When applying brakes between 45 to 50mph vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and replaced pads/rotors, and calipers. Problem still exists.
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
Was going up an incline with foot on brakes, released brakes while still in drive. The vehicle started to go backwards, as if in reverse gear.
- Ashville, NC, USA
Windshield wipers will come on unexpectedly, causing distraction to driver. Also, brakes keep squeaking.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
Fumes coming from the exhaust system are so strong that consumer is unable to drive with the windows down. The dealer is not able to correct this problem. Also, when taking foot off brake pedal, brakes do not release completely. This happens during normal braking, no inclement weather. Brake booster was replaced. Consumer still experiencing the same problem.
- Princess Ann, MD, USA
While driving and when stepping on brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, the vehicle starts vibrating from the front to steering wheel. Dealer has not found the problem that caused it.
- Crosby, TX, USA
- East Berlin, PA, USA