Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Ford Aerostar. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (four problems).
Brake rotors are wearing, and when the consumer applies the brakes, the vehicle will jerk and become hard for the consumer to control. The dealer was notified. The consumer states that this is a result of warped front brake disc. (Ford won't pay) Read details...
My brakes failed after an extended downhill drive--although not an unusual circumstance. In taking apart the disk brakes, my mechanic discovered that the calipers had become brittle (over time from heat) and they crumbled in his hands. Read details...
While consumer was backing out vehicle hit a steel pole. Within second vehicle suddenly accelerated in a foward position, while driver's foot remained on brake, vehicle hit the wall of warehouse. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Read details...