Brake Foundation Components Problems of Ford Mustang

2004 Ford Mustang gt convertible. Front right brake failure. While driving to work at 5:00 am the pavement was damp from rain I tried to apply the service brakes to slow the vehicle prior to exiting from one freeway to the other. There was a loud noise from the right front and a scraping noise. I tried to apply the brakes again and the pedal went to the floor. As I was driving at freeway speeds, I down shifted into the next lower gear where the rear of the car spin out and across 4 lanes of the freeway I was trying to enter and into the median strip. As an automotive engineer I began the investigation at the scene. What I found was as follows: the retaining bolts for the brake caliper failed causing the brake caliper to fall off and hang by the flexible brake hose. Once the brake caliper was loose, the pistons were forced out of their bore by the hydraulic pressure therefore causing the peddle to go to the floor. The vehicle has only 24622 miles on the odometer and has not had brake service however the calipers were spray painted (not removed) black to prevent corrosion and failure due to being stored outside during the winters. Because the calipers have been painted the service manager has refused to repair as he feels the brakes have been tampered with. I researched the issue further and found that the bolts and caliper assembly are inverted delta safety related components and the bolts should have lock patch (thread locking) to prevent them from backing out. I also learned from sources within Ford that this has been an issue across the vehicle offerings from Ford as there were cost reductions that modified the parts and the supplier for the components changed. The vehicle is in storage right now and available for your review.

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The vehicle would not stop unless the brake pedal was pressed to the floor, this problem occured intermittently, the dealer replaced 2 master cylinders, after the 2 master cylinders were replaced the problem began to reoccur but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm.

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Brakes lock up while driving, and consumer has been thrown into windshield, and then brakes will release. Consumer states left brakes pull, traction cotrol does not work, rattles under vehicle throw out bearing making noise brakes lock without being applied.

Brake problems prior to accident, brakes would lock up, and stayed locked even after foot taken off brake pedal. Took vehicle to dealer twice, could not find anything wrong. While driving about 37 mph vehicle went off road and into culvert.

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While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability, andresulting in a crash. No prior problems with braking system. Please provide further information.

We are aware of you previous release regarding the Ford svt brake lines and would like more information regarding your investigation and if it was a third party evaluating.

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When applying brakes at any speed, vehicle pulls to left or right. This has happened several times. Dealer has replaced front brakes and tires, but problem still exists. The vehicle also had an alignment. Consumer was told that all Mustangs with 17 inch wheels pull when braking.

Driving at approx 60 mph brakes went to floor, had to pump brakes in order to try to gain control. Steering column vibrates/all front end vibrates at about 55 mph. Dealer replaced front rotating arms on both sides in 1996, 3 weeks later defect reoccurred.

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Rear exhaust pipe eroded two brake lines to the point of failure/leakage.

Brakes do not work properly.

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Consumer called complaining about having problems with her brakes. Dealer was contacted at the time but nothing was done to the vehicle. Also consumer stated that she was on a collision and the car was a total lost which it means consumer no longer has the vehicle. Ts.

Vehicle needs new brakes and rotors.