Brake Foundation Components Problems of Ford Crown Victoria

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The brake reservoir caught fire and caused the driver side emergency brake to fail. The failure also caused the wheels to lock. The manufacturer advised the contact to call his insurance company for a claim. The vehicle was parked at the time of the fire. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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The brake line from the abs pump to the right front brake rusted through which resulted in the loss of all fluid in the master cylinder. Further inspection found the two rear brake lines also severely rusted. The location of the failure and the extensively rusted rear lines was directly under the master cylinder, on top of the chassis rail.

Vehicle has standard brakes, but consumer paid for abs brakes. Contacted dealer, and they stated it was a typographical error. Consumer is requesting a refund or a new vehicle.

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Consumer paid for abs brakes, and the vehicle came with standard brakes. Dealer stated it was a misprint. Consumer feels vehicle may not stop properly in an emergency.

While driving brakes constantly rubbing and causing brake line to fail. Referenced in rq03-004.

Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway. While driving noticed a smell coming from underneath the dashboard. Also, brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.

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Brakes were defective. When applying brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealership was aware of the problem.

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Vehicle suddenly accelerated after leaving gas station. Unable to stop vehicle in approximately 200 feet. Lost control, resultin gin a crash. 3 passengers were injured. Also, brake failure.

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Consumer was driving down road when steering locked up and he could not steer the vehicle. Consumer lost control, and started down an embankment. Tried to apply brakes, but they did not work.

Complete brake failure on two Crown Victoria vehicles.