Consumer stated that brakes were defective. A couple of times, almost did not stop at a stop sign, vehicle kept going even when he kept pumping the brakes. Consumer took vehicle to the mechanic, and mechanic determined that a cylinder was missing in the motor. Also, mechanic told consumer that calipers and rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer insisted that brakes/calipers, and rotors were replaced, but brakes still did not work properly. Then, consumer received a recall notice. Took vehicle to the dealer, and left vehicle at dealers. 20 minutes later, mechanic called consumer and stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle.

- Allentown, PA, USA

Vehicle made grinding noise. Dealer inspected vehicle and found brakes to be okay. On 14-Apr-2000, same dealer said that vehicle needed new rotors.

- Shoemakerville, PA, USA

This van had a rebuilt transmission at 36000 miles, and new brake rotors at 45000, wht is Ford allowed to market such shoddy products?

- Brdigeton, MO, USA

Brake pads and rotors failed.

- Canton, OH, USA

Brake drums and rotors replaced due to vibration.

- Eastcheste, NY, USA

Brakes have failed four times, rotors failed four times also.

- San Clemen, CA, USA

Rotors warping.

- Willimanti, CT, USA

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

- Greenfield, NY, USA

Warped front brake rotors.

- Perry, UT, USA

Continuous problem with front brakes fading. Also, replaced front brake rotors.

- Parma, OH, 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

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

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

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

On four occassions the brake pads and rotors had to be replaced, have ABS anti-lock brake.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

Two front brake rotors failed.

- Inkster, MI, USA

Rotor failed twice, causing brakes to lock up, once resulting in an accident. Tt &

- Middletown , NY, USA