The sales rep, john J. baker, of M&S Chevrolet demanded $300 cash to allow us to purchase the used Ford Windstar. We told him the odometer numbers did not line up and he stated that was normal. The front brake pads were replaced at the close of the sale on 11/11/97 and have been replaced twice since then. The transmission slips and is balky, so sometimes the brake engages when you have your foot on the gas. The brakes actually failed to perform on 10/24/01 with our family of five in the vehicle on a major highway, route 495 in MA. We avoided an accident by moving into the break down lane and slowing to a complete stop. The dealer owner, Mr. Michael sylvester, and his attorneys, rizzo &kelly, stated that this previously leased vehicle had an accurate odometer reading. This van was purchased at auction by a former employee of M&S, who is now an auto wholesaler in the area. We need a safe vehicle for our family and we need immediate action taken, even if it means that Ford will authorize the necessary repairs at our local dealer, regan Ford, of.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

When applying brakes steering wheel vibrates. Excessive wear of pads on front and back, replaced four times. Dealership aware of problem.

- Trenton, MI, USA

Brake pads and rotors failed.

- Canton, OH, USA

Brake pads failed.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

Brake pads/shoes replaced and brake drums/rotors machined due to brakes grinding.

- Greenfield, NY, USA

Premature wear of brake pads and shoes. Also, noise coming from front-end when turning or going over a speed hump that appears to be related to structural factors.

- Lanham Sea, MD, 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

The brake system design being of semi-metallic disc pads and a metallic content rear drum shoe(s), do not work well when cold.

- Unknown, UN, USA

When driving and applying force to the brake pedal consumer noticed a grinding noise from the front wheels. Consumer also experiencing excessive wear of the front pads, shoes and rotors, consumer has replaced them.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

Brake pads failed.

- Chicago, IL, USA

ABS brake failure. When applying the brakes there is a metal to metal grinding sound. The brakes were replaced and the calipers were rebuilt twice, in 8/96 & 4/97. The brakes pads are completely worn out again at 43,000 miles.

- Chicago, IL, USA

At hwy speeds, while applying brakes, pedal pulsates then fades, becomes spongy, does not stop fast enough, resulting in extended stopping distance, dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors at 13,000, problem persists.

- W. Hempstead, NY, USA

Brake pads worn.

- Southlake, TX, USA

Vehicle has used four sets of brake pads and one set of rotors. Dealer says there is nothing wrong with brakes.

- Gainsville, GA, USA

Has been through 4 sets of pads and has been through one set of rotors, delaer says there is no problem.

- Gainsville, GA, USA

Brake pads/shoes replaced/drums and rotors turned.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes locked up. Replaced brake pads.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Pre mature wea rof rear brake pads; seat belts fail to latch properly/ fuel injector failure and gears to not shift easily.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

Failure of the brake shoes/pads and rotors, consumer needs to replace the shoes/pads and rotors often, the brake pedal fades, extended stopping distance on two occasions, EA96-026.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Hatchback latch failed, causing door to open when secured, also replaced front brake rotors/pads/shoes, also transmission leaked oil and A/C compressor failed.

- Cupertino, CA, USA