Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Ford Contour

1998 Ford Contour. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion. The consumer stated the brakes the failed. The repair shop, stated there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The consumer also stated the gas line leading to the tank had to be replaced, due to corrosion.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Contour. While driving 25 mph on 3/19/07 the driver felt something heavy fall on his foot and he began to lose control of the steering wheel. The steering column fell on the brake pedal and he couldn't stop the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a parked truck. The passenger side air deployed; however, the driver side didn't deploy. Two passengers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries to their knees and chests. The police officer stated that he never heard of a steering column breaking while driving. The contact stated in the state of wisconsin insurance was not required as she was uninsured. The service mechanic on 01/13/07 stated that the brake failure was due to the brake hose being loose. The failure mileage was with 158,000. The contact doesnt have the current mileage.

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Do to improper locating the rubber on the brake line unusual wear to rubber brake line. Have picture. Dt.

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Bracket that holds brake line into the rear part of the engine melted off or broke, causing no braking ability, which almost caused a crash. Currently will take to the dealer. Please provide further information.

Upon inspection of the brake flux hose, there was a lot of friction abrasion due to improper installation of hose. The abrasion was so excessive that it thinned the hose to the inner liner, and when the brakes were applied the pressure caused it to burst, and lose all brake fluid and braking capabilities. The part and pictures are available if needed. The dealer charged $328 to fix the problem, but I feel that it should have been done at no charge, since it was clear that it was defective due to improper installation at factory.

Brakes and brake line failed.

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The vehicle had poor gas mileage. The drivers window jammed. The rubber piece around the frame of the right side rear passenger's seat constantly came off. The shoulder harness on driver's side and in the rear seats twisted and jammed. The dashboard cover came loose. The radio operated poorly. The trunk latch often required multiple pulls to open the trunk. The air bag light intermittently came on. While driving there was a whining/grinding noise.