Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang

Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (four problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Car will pull from side to side under light braking if the road is rough. Must fight with the steering wheel to keep car straight under braking. Also, the car will also wander the road if it is uneven or rough. Again the driver must fight with the steering wheel to regain control.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Both of the front brake hoses failed, causing complete front brake loss. Dealer states that this occurred due the brakes overheating. Consumer had a replacement hose installed and while bleeding the brakes, the left front hose failed, both faulty hoses appeared to have melted out of the caliper   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Reported abs light continually on; abs control module ordered 09/04/1999 (cost to owner for part: $600+). Part was received and to be installed 11/11/1999, however, new part was also defective and part was re-ordered.   Read details...


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