Anti-lock brakes failed, causing two accidents.

- Florissant, MO, USA

EA96026; the vehicle braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. The anti-lock braking light comes on, and there is a clicking noise when braking. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Anti-lock brakes were grinding and grabbing, resulting in extended stopping distance.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

Anti-lock brakes failed resulting in two accidents no deployment of driver's air bag. Dup 531662, posted on 03-Nov-98.

- Florissant, MO, USA

Anti-lock brake system activates by itself causing steering wheel to shake.

- Gillette, WY, USA

When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Albany, NY, USA

Whenever ABS brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor. Its an intermittent problem. Vehicle would stop further than normal. Had vehicle repaired. ABS computer is not working now.

- Midland, GA, USA

Brake failure caused crash. After crash, ABS was disabled and braking function improved drastically.

- Midland, GA, USA

When minivan slowed down and driver applied the brakes there were no brakes, driver did not pump the brakes. Consumer stated he slowed from 70mph to 30 mph with no problems while entering city limits, when slowing at a traffic light ahead, brakes were inoperable causing a crash and $8000 worth of damage. Consumer states that the rear window windshield wiper, washer, and defroster switch is too low, one has to take their eyes off the road to find it. Radio controls do not allow for manual operation without diverting the driver's attention from driving vehicle.

- Waco, TX, USA

EA96-026; the defective braking system malfunctioned, causing brake fading and extended stopping distance, almost causing an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

When the brakes are applied there is a grinding and squeaking noise. The dealer has replaced the front brake pads and the brakes are still grinding.

- Granger, TX, USA

Had started applying brakes (ABS) when it made a crunching, grinding noise. Can feel it happening. Its an intermitten problem. Took to dealer & problem not duplicated. Had pads/rotors/front shoes and front ABS sensors replaced. Brakes noise still exists.

- Elmont, NY, USA

Intermittently when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and begins to fade, causing extended stopping distance. The dealer has is unable to duplicate the problem.

- Ventura, CA, USA

The ABS light and the emergency brake light came on while driving.. the owner took vehicle to the Ford dealer for repair of brakes. Vehicle is currently at the dealer.

- Massatequa, NY, USA

ABS brakes failed, causing accident and injuries.

- Collings Lakes, NJ, USA

Upon application of brakes vehicle clangs/rattles at low speed when going uphill. Also replaced front brake rotors/drums/calipers and blown out engine head gasket.

- Lakeside, CA, USA

ABS brakes wont's stop vehicle, this is especially apparent when the vehicle is first started. Twice in past few months came close to causing a serious accident.

- Northboro, MA, USA

Brakes: Driving approximately 35 mph and putting foot on brakes and vehicle did not slow down. Had to push pedal very hard and vehicle started to slide. Took in to dealer and was told brakes were out of alignment. The self adjusters do not compensate to normal wear and create unsafe condition.

- Diamnod Bar, CA, USA

Anti lock brakes failed, resulting in an accident.

- Kent, WA, USA

ABS brake failur edue to a short.

- Cleveland, OH, USA