1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,000 miles

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problem #1

May 032004

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles
1. car was being driven at normal speed, approximately 30 mph, and brakes were applied. Brake pedal traveled further than normal and brake warning light illuminated. When I arrived home I opened the hood and saw the brake fluid level in the master cylinder had dropped significantly. On further inspection I saw brake fluid on the frame rail on the driver side of the car at a location under the driver side front door (approximately). 2. it appears that the rear brake line was rubbing on the car body/frame structure and wore through allowing the brake fluid to leak out. 3. no repairs have been done yet. I am still investigating my options: Repair at my expense, file a claim with Ford, etc.

- Decatur, IN, USA

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