34 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Hydraulic line to rear brake failed (ruptured) causing immediate release of brake fluid underneath driver front floor pan at location of interest mentioned in recall/"safety improvement program". Owner was not contacted regarding notice which includes inspection of brake lines, replacement of clips (to avoid wear) and possible replacement of brake line and bleeding if needed.
- the contact stated that while driving the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria at 45 mph and coming to a stop light the brake pedal was almost to the floor slowing the vehicle down. , then the front brakes engaged and stopped the vehicle. The contact looked into the rearview mirror and noticed fluid on the ground behind the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home and later took the vehicle in to be repaired. The mechanic stated that brake line rotted.
Metal hydraulic brake lines corroded and leaking to loss of brake lines to be replaced.
While driving 20-25 mph consumer depressed the brake pedal and it descended to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Once the vehicle was serviced, and technician determined that the brake line wore out, causing master cylinder to lose brake fluid.
While driving 20-25 mph, the consumer depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal descended to the floorboard. Afterwards, extended stopping distance was required to stop the vehicle. Once the vehicle was serviced technician determined that the brake line wore out, causing the master cylinder to lose brake fluid. Recall#98i001000. The consumer's vehicle wasn't included in the recall. Both brake lines of the rear wheels were replaced, one was worn completely through and the other was worn but not completely through.
Brake line forward of rear axle and above fuel filter rubs on car body, resulting in a hole in brake line.
Consumer had experienced the same problem as in recall 98i001000 concerning the brake line. The dealer refused to repair because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The consumer stated the brake line had rusted completely.
The brake line rusted, which caused the rear brakes to fail. Referenced in rq03-004.
While driving, driver applied the brakes. They did not hold, which resulted in the vehicle having an extended stopping distance. This almost caused an accident. Upon inspection of vehicle, the driver noticed that the brake fluid had leaked out because of a hole in the brake line. Mr a recall was issued, but has not been extended to the general public. Referenced in rq03-004.
Brake line has 1 1/4 long chaffing or rub area causing line to fail. Under black rubber pad design to eliminate chaffing problem. Area is next to drivers side of transmission cross member. Appears black rubber pad did not prevent chaffing. Made temperory roadside repair to keep car home. Reported to Ford motor company customer service on 8/27/2001. Assigned reference number 9005812234. I have faied brake line available for investigation. Referenced in rq03-004.
Your agency has contacted me twice, concerning a brake failure on my 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. I have located the defective brake line that you inquired about, the piece that was cut out for the repairs. This number may be associated with my compliant ea03012. I just can not remember the gentlemans name that first called me. Later an attorney called representing herself as being with your agency. Please contact me again.
Consumer had experienced problems with brakes just like mentione din recall 98 I 001 000. Brake line wore out, this could lead to brake fluid loss for rear brakes. Referenced in rq03-004.
While driving my car I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I had to pump the brakes to stop. I took it to my mechanic who found that the brake line had worn through. It cost me about $81. 00 to have repaired.
The brake line that goes to the rear brakes, rubbed on the underside of the floor board until it wore through. This caused spontaneous brake failure similar to that described in two other incidents with identical vehiclesin our fleet .
This is a sheriffs' patrol vehicle. The brake line to the rear brakes rubbed the underside of the floor-board on the driver's side until it wore through. The brakes failed at this point. We have confirmed this problem on two more identical patrol units. No injuries have been reported yet but the potential is there. Brake loss is reported as spontaneous and fortunatly, in our three incidents, it has occured at relatively low speed.
Brake lines are rubbing through in two places under the car this is the third crown vic that has done this in past two weeks. I have called Ford but they keep giving me the run around. I;m afraid that some one is going to get hurt or killed . Can you please let me know whats going on.
Cars brake line has rubbed through.
Hydraulic brake line(s) rubbed against body parts causing loss of brake fluid. Dealer will not consider as a manufacturing defect. There appears to be several many complaints concerning this problem, but dealer says warranty repairs only apply to police vehicles. What about the rest of us? referenced in rq03-004.
The hydraulic line between the master cylinder and the rear brakes had a hole rubbed through where it was contacting the frame. This is was verified by the Ford dealership that performed the repairs. I have the line itself as evidence. I brought this to the attention of both gregg motors and the Ford customer service office and that didn't seem to alarm them. I am a mechanical engineer and feel that the line was either installed too close to the frame at assembly or it was designed without the proper spacers to keep it from rubbing. Ford customer service stated that they were unaware of this problem and that they would forward the information to the engineers. I asked if someone could get back to me and they stated this was not possible. I was charged a $100. 00 deductible for the work. The vehicle is leased to my employer bergstrom, inc. Can you please investigate this problem ? I am concerned about other vehicles that may experience brake failure on the highway. I have never heard of a brake line failing after 3 years due to rubbing on the frame. There was no evidence of damage to the line or to the vehicle. I can send some digital pictures of the brake line if it helps your investigation. Referenced in rq03-004.
Brake required replacement due to contamination of brake fluid. Mjs.
The brake line on the left side, midway of the vehicle, rubs against the frame, causing a hole and the brake fluid to leak, which could cause an accident.
Brake lines mounte under left front rear rubbed through, causing leakage of brake fluid/brake failure.
Steel brake fluid line rubbed floor, causing steel line to wear through and leak.
Brake line located near transmission has sheared through, causing total loss of brakes, massive failure. Brakes went to floor. Driver had to pump brakes ,was able to come to a stop. This defect can result in an accident.
The brake line is mounted so close to the floor and the transmission that a hole was rubbed through by the metal on the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. Shop unable to find hose to replace. Referenced in rq03-004.
(1) out of (10) vehicles in fleet lost brakes completely because the brakes lines crossed the frame, causing a hole to rub in brake line. Other (9) vehcle were checked and flat spots were found, but had not worn into holes. All vehicles in the fleet were repaired.
Brake line installed too close to floor pan, brake line rubs against floor, causing hole in brakes line, this defect can result in accident.
Notice loss of brake fluid. Manfacture has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
I am a mechanic for the city and want to report this to you as all of our cars have the line rubbing the frame at the rear and one has rubbed through. Ford has a recall for the brake line that rubs at the crossmember in the front. Ford factory rep. Was contacted and stated he has had other complaints but, the recall only covers the front. As a mechanic for the police dept. We see alot of problems before the public and feel that this is a real danger as the line will fail without warning. Thank you.
Rear brake lines rub on body on driver's side above transmission cross member due to design location.
Brake line is not coverer to protect if vehicle is driven on unpaved area.
Brake line worn from rubbing against vehicles body parts, resulting in brake failure. Referenced in rq03-004.
Brake line worn from rubbing against vehicles body parts, resulting in brake failure.