Parking Brake Problems of Ford Mustang - part 2

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that when the temperature was below freezing, the parking brake would become stuck in position. The contact was able to get the brake to release but the vehicle would not move until the vehicle had been running idle for at least 15-20 minutes. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was told that water was getting on the cable for the parking brake and freezing. The mechanic stated that there was a boot that stood straight up and allowed water to enter the cable and freeze. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

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2006 Mustang gt when it gets cold the parking brake freezes not allowing you to drive the vehicle. This happens any time its cold!.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped working and water was leaking under the passengers side floor board. The parking brake also became stuck and the cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician verified that the water was leaking through the engine compartment but was not able to determine how to repair it. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

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On 3 occasions when I did not leave my car in gear even though I engaged the emergency brake on a flat surface my car rolled so the e brake does not work I always leave my car in gear now.

The parking brake calipers and pads freeze and will not release when temperature drops below 32 degrees--while the handle is fully released inside the vehicle. When in neutral and pushed car will not roll, and when in gear and given gas car barely budges. Taken twice to dealership--by tow truck--but when arrived temperature had risen above 32 degrees and pads etc had released. Dealership has not yet been able to reproduce the problem. Dealership inspected entire assembly twice and found no problems. No repairs have been made. I am a firefighter/emt first responder and respond in my personal vehicle to fires/accidents/medical emergencies etc. Having a car that does not operate correctly in cold weather is not an option for me.

In the winter of 2006, I had to bring in my car in for the dealership to fix the parking brake. What happened was, the brake cable split somewhere allowing moisture to collect. When the parking brake was applied it would cause that moisture to freeze, with the result of locked brakes. This has also happened in 2007. The car is no longer on warranty so I don't bother getting it fixed anymore, knowing it will just happen again. Instead I just park on flat areas and leave it in gear. Ford has never offered a valid solution other than bring it in every time it breaks. Not impressed!.

The vehicle was parked on hill for about 15 min. With emergency brake engaged. While looking at car through living room window we saw the car just start rolling away. Checked car after and emergency brake still engaged ! !.

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(1) cold weather in michigan. Dry car, no additional frozen water on vehicle. (2) parking brake does not release when freezing temperatures exist. Unable to move in reverse without heavy acceleration. Free play in parking brake handle eventually goes away after sitting ( 3 - 10 minutes ), or driving forward with the vehicle for roughly . 5 mile. (3) dealer could not verify concern, I scheduled an appointment again to look at this problem, but was unable to keep the appointment. No service bulletins in regard to this problem. I am not currently using parking brake as I don't wish to break anything, or prematurely wear anything out. This vehicle was a fleet vehicle purchased with 17,210 miles on it. Dealer is very cordial, and appears to be very knowledgeable, but has not had this problem presented to them previously. No service bulletin from Ford regarding this problemi previously submitted a complaint (odi id number : 10106576), and have since taken the vehicle back to the dealer for service. It appears that the service work they have since performed has fixed the problem (hopefully for good). The following warranty services were performed: "replace both rear e-brake cables, replace rear brake pads due to hot spots and rt rear inner and outer pads heat cracked. Use on car brakelathe machine both rear rotors before spec . 550 after cut spec. . 530 install 4 new stainless slides, lube complete assembly and road test. All ok" .

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2 days earlier had car at mechanic and he said my pads were a little low so they shoould be changed. The day I had the appointmnet to replace the pads the rear caliper frozen open and emergency brake would not work either. While in my driveway with foot on brake pedal, car started rolling forward. Hit post in driveway and tore off driver mirror and dented door. Brought car back to mechanic then towed car to dealer as I had extended warranty and didn't want to pay mechanic for parts or labor as mechanic stated caliper frozen. Dealer would not fix damage to door/mirror. The pads still had something left otherwise rotors would be scratched up with metal digging in. There is no evidence of metal against metal what so ever. Dealer also stated master cylinder needed replacing as it had leaked all fluid out of system. Needed to bleed system and replace caliper. Dealer said nobody would do anything about damage and it was my problem. I had the dealer put the new pads on that my mechanic had purchased for doing my brakes. Dealer wanted to charge me $195. 00 to do this. I knew someone there and they waived the fee but I had to pay $100. 00 deductable for extended warranty coverage. Do not buy a Ford!!!!!.

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Consumer states that parking brake does not work properly. Dealer notified.

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Since purchasing my certified 2001 Mustang gt (used) I have had problems with the steering pulling to the left during driving and/or braking. I took it to Ford 8 times and finally they said it was the cambers and casters. After having it for a year I have had to continuously put steering fluid in. Now Ford has discovered that something called the steering rack was broke and leaking. Also, the emergency break had become loose. And now there is a problem with a whining and swaying in the rear end. So far they can't find out what the whining is and found that the wheel bears were locking up. A diagnosis hasn't been made at this moment and it's still with Ford for 4 days.

2001 Ford Mustang cobra - parking brake failure. Car rolled forward downhill, crashing into another parked vehicle.

2000 Ford Mustang parked in driveway with emergency brake engaged. The driveway has a slight grade. Brake failed, and car backed out of driveway and across the road, striking a pole. Damage to left fender; broken taillight. The car was previously brought to dealer for the brake recall and supposedly repaired.

Consumer states that the vehicle parking brake does not work. Dealer notified.

Emergency brakes released after being parked. This caused vehicle to roll down hill. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to check them due to not being able to duplicate problem.

With parking brake in 1st and emergency brake up, car rolled into another car. I have had the car checked before at a Ford service dealership center and was told it was fine.

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With the emergency parking brake engaged, vehcle rolled down hill and crashed into a neighbor's mailbox, owner received recall (00v-349), after the fact and would like to be reimbursed for insurance cost deductible.

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While vehicle was on incline hill with gear shift in neutral and emergency brake was applied vehicle rolled forward without prior warning.

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Prior to recall notification, while vehicle was parked, emergency parking brake engaged, vehicle rolled down an incline into a parked vehicle, consumer received recall (00v-349)December/2000. Cj.

With emergency parking brake engaged, vehicle rolled down driveway and crashed into another vehicle, owner received recall notice (00v-349) December 27,2000, parking brake still faulty after four months, no parts available. Cj.

Recall component failed prior to recall (00s37) notification resulting in collision, the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake engaged when it failed, the vehicle rolled into the lawn, knocking down a pine tree. (insurance company writing in).

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Had vehicle parked on a grade/incline. Put emergency brakes on. Emergency parking brakes slipped, and vehicle started moving backwards. Door hit owner on hip. Consumer's muscles were sheared and the ligaments torn due to accident.

Consumer stopped vehicle on a slight grade, applied emergency brake, and exited vehicle, a pop sound was heard and vehicle began to roll down the grade until it struck a tree, consumer is requesting payment for damages be made to insurance company. (a recovery management specialist wrote in for client).

Emergency brake was pulled and the car was in first then a pop was heard and the car started rolling and landed in a river.

Seat belt retractor on the driver's seat was not working properly. Seat would lock up while consumer was driving, at times consumer could not wear the seat belt at all. Contacted dealer. The seat belt locks up and strangles consumer. Consumer has a doctors note, so he doesn't have to wear the seat belt. This vehicle came equipped with a non working emergency brake that does not hold the vehicle. Consumers vehicle needs new rotors.

Parking brake failure caused the vehicle to roll down and crash. Yh.

Emergency brake failure resulted in accident. Yh.

Parking brake failed to hold the vehicle, causing vehicle to roll. Yh.

Vehicle rolled backward while parking brake was still engaged causing it to hit another vehicle.

Emergency brake failed allowing the vehicle to roll backwards out of consumer driveway and hit a tree. Nlm.

The vehicle was parked when it rolled across the parking lot with the emergency brake engaged.

Parking brake failed causing the vehicle to roll backward out of driveway and crashed. Nlm.

Ratchet assembly on the emergency parking brake broke, causing the emergency brake to become inoperable. Please give any further details.

Dealership does not have parts to correct recall campaign (00v-349).

Emergency brake failed, vehicle rolled when the clutch was pressed to start the vehicle, the brakes would not work until vehicle was running.