Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

Had vehicle taken in for normal pmi (preventive maintenance inspection) servicing and during inspection-- the rear pcrv (pressure conscious reducing valves were found to be corroded and leaking. This vehicle is operated in WI (salt is used on roadways up here). There is a recall out for this item, but it covers non-abs vehicles only. . . . . . . My vehicle has the abs system. It looks like the recall wasn't expanded far enough. . . . . Problems are still out there!!!!! the technician that did the repair on the car said that he had done that specific recall on other vehicles multiple times, and stated that the replaced pcrvs on my car were the style* valves. . . . . That is why he was concerned and recommended I replace the pcrvs ASAP--- which was done that day. There was no accident/injury/fatality involved in this incident obviously. But there could have been. The related recall information that I'm referring to is as follows: NHTSA campaign 00v075000.

Consumer was traveling on highway, and without prior warning water pump shut down, and transmission vibrated when applying brakes. Dealership was aware of problem.

Consumer had just put on new brakes. But, 2 days earlier brakes failed while wife was driving, resulting in a head-on collision. Driver and passenger of other vehicle were injured. Consumer states a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of them and when the brakes were applied the vehicle pulled to the left and hit another vehicle head on.

Consumer states that vehicle will vibrate when brakes are applied, dealer stated rotors were warped, however vibration continues.

While driving at about 5mph and making a right turn right front wheel came off due to loose lugs: nuts. Dealer has seen vehicle. Consumer states the vehicle has experienced problems with the following: fuel filter, spark plugs, transmission, cv boot, brakes, air filter, wire, rotors need turning, timing gear, timing belt, and vehicle will not start.

Consumer states a noise can be heard when the wheels are turned left or right, wheels were replaced once by the dealer, when driving, sometimes vehicle will shake very bad. Vehicle has bad brakes.

The pcrv in the rear brakes may have failed per recall notice 00v-075 prior to recall notice causing consumer to loose control of the vehicle, the vehicle became airborn, jumped a ditch and landed on front bumper. No delpoyment of air bag occured during accident. Nlm.

Consumer called on Feb 2, 2000 to see if parts were in, and they were not in.

The airbag light is on. When applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. Also, the front end misalignment, causing vibration.

Brakes failed.

Braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise every time the vehicle brakes and a vibration in steering wheel occurs. Also ther e is extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Been to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced brake pad andshoe assembly and disc brakes twice. Problem is reoccurring. Please provide further information.

Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability and a crash. Also an humming noise in the engine, affecting the way vehicle drives. Please provide further information.

When driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates and the vehicle cuts off without giving any prior warning. Also, when applying brakes they are hard and foot goes all the way to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle in for repairs three times, and the dealer had to replaced the air bag due to the fact that thiere wasn't any air in the air bag.

Consumer has recieved yet another recall and is fed up because he had had too many things go wrong with this vehicle. Nlm.

Brakes experiencing a loud noise when braking. Dealer has been notified in result of this vehicle was in accident.

Recieved seven recall on my vehicle, brake recall.

I bought the car with 10500 mls. It now has 16600 mls. When it had 14435mls to 16600 mls I had to add brake fluid twice.

Brakes make noise continually due to design. Mjs.

Consumer was not notified of the recalls on the vehicle by the manufacturer, web site alerted the consumer to obtain repairs.

Front brakes failed.

The tires a brakes wore prematurly causing a grinding noise. Nlm.

Brakes failed and made noise while in use. Yh.

Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon. Nlm.

Consumer is very unhappy about the number (7) of recalls this vehicle has had including a recent brake recall. Nlm.

Brakes rub when applying.

When applying brakes vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and there was no solution.