Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria that is equipped with a police interceptor. While driving approximately 2-3 mph the brakes failed. She applied pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle but it did not stop. When the vehicle did stop in the middle of the street it had to be pushed onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised her of recall 98i001000, service brakes, hydraulic foundation, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. She called the manufacturer and the dealer who advised her that her vehicle was not part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not drivable. The pre-owned vehicle was purchased in January 2005. The failure and current mileages were approximately 167,000.
Power assist on the brake system failed while making a "u" turn and braking at 20mph. The pedal almost went to the floor without slowing the vehicle. The vehicle struck a curb and traversed the side walk.
Brake failure.