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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 4,533 miles
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Anti-lock brake system failed.
- Ramona, CA, USA
ABS brakes failed. Also ABS light comes on/off.
- Roodbury, CT, USA
When brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Also, dealer has replaced tie rods and the brake system. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Anti lock brake transducer failed. Mjs
- Coronado, CA, USA
Slowing down for traffic vehicle began to make grinding noises. Pulled to side of the road. Also, ,ABS system completely locked up, causing vehicle to become totally inoperative, will not move.
- Ballwin, MO, USA
Front ABS brakes would make grinding noises. Had taken to dealer & mechanic changed brakes. Was driving vehicle when rearended another vehicle & the air bags failed to deploy.
- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Transmission downshifted while going 60-65 mph.
- Westport, MA, USA
Vehicle has been to the dealership 5 times for the same hard shifting, transmission problem since new. Problem is better, but I expect failure before warranty expires. The transmission has a hard 1-2 shift since I bought it new on 13 Jan 98. The lemon law caused firm to offer me an extended warranty of 5 years/75,000 miles instead of fixing the problem. I'm very dissatisfied with the transmission, and dealership service shop's performance. Recently, the brakes have developed a vibration and the engine sometimes stalls at slow speeds. I took the van back to the dealership on Monday 5 April 99 for the same transmission problem, and the two new problems. The last several new vehicles I've purchased have been Ford. My next vehicle probably won't be a Ford.
- Gainseville, GA, USA
Brakes intermittently fade. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Must pump the brake to stop. Dealer states there is nothing wrong with the brakes.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
I bought this van in Feb OF98 and had nothing but problems with the front end I had it in the shop twice and the first time it had to have new rotors and brake pads and new tires that I had to pay for.the second time they said nothing was wrong but it ate up two more tires.they said it had to be the tires. I reported this to the department of transportation safety administration and then on Feb 99 the brakes went out again.I also tried to work with college Ford. My husband decided to trade the van in on a Toyota camery because we were not safe in the van and Ford did not want to help us in any way. We paid $25000 for a safe vehicle but got a lemon and no help. $5500 out of my pocket to lease the camery and all the payments for the van just wasted.I just thank god we wern't killed.( dot number: P215 tire size: 70R15 97S )
- San Diego, CA, USA
Tried to shift gears. Hard to shift into park properly. Makes loud noises when shifting. Also, brakes make loud noises when applied.
- Compton, CA, USA
Consumer lost brakes as she was entering driveway, hitting a wall in the rear of her house.
- Johnstown, PA, USA
When applying brakes there is a very loud grinding noise coming from the brakes, and when stopping the vehicle and applying the brakes they will go straight to the floorboard. Also, air conditioner and the heat has been repaired five times, and the problem is back.
- Olney, TX, USA
The consumer has been experiencing problems with brake calipers. When applying the brakes, they make a grinding sound. The defects are described in recall number 98I-003.000 and investigation number IE97054. The manufacturer has been contacted.
- La Mirada, CA, USA
While driving about 45 mph the brake warning light came on. Driver applied the brakes and heard a crunching noise. The van pulled to the right, and driver heard a grinding noise. Driver was able to drive the van home. Then it was driven to the dealership, where the brake rotors/ pads and shoes were replaced.
- San Diego, CA, USA
The braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to fade and extended stopping distance which almost resulted in an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused a collision to occur. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
- Snohomish, WA, USA
Left front caliper locks up and not retracting.
- Minden Cit, MI, USA
- Baltimore, MD, USA