Four problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle stopped in parking lot with engine running. Took foot off brake to accelerate, and engine revved up, and vehicle took off. Applied brakes, did not stop vehicle. It sped up to 60 mph, hit cars/ fence. Finally, stopped vehicle. Vehicle still at dealer, damage unknown, Chrysler contacted, said file opened.
When applying brakes under normal conditions, no inclement weather, brake pedal went down the floor and van did not stop. When driver swerved to the right to avoid hitting a van in front of her, she hit the same van on the passenger's side. The van will be check by the dealership on July 8, 1999. Please provide any further details.
When driver pressed on the brake pedal, while the van was in reverse on a steep slope, the pedal went down to the floor 90% and nothing happened. Driver then released the brakes and pressed down again and nothing happened again. When slamming on the brakes for the 3rd time, the driver hit a car parked downhill about 40 feet away. Manufacturer stated that there was not a problem with the van, and refused to talk to owner. An engineering company was able to duplicate the problem, but could not find the cause.
Rakes had failed 4 times when in use. Always happening when slowing down to stop light or stop sign. Vehicle would increase its stopping distance. Been to dealership for repairs. After repairs, the problem would return. Brake stopping is an intermittent problem. There would be no warning. Can seems to be resolved.