Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Mercury Grand Marquis

Thank goodness, there wasn't an accident. Rather, I heard that you should check your emergency brake cable every 50,000 miles. However, my car is so low mileage for its age that I decided I should have the cable checked anyhow. Then, I heard that many of the aftermarket emergency cables are defective. Thankfully, my son, richard rostron, knows someone who can check the cables. We tested cables from two auto parts retail stores. One failed to hold pressure. The other cable exploded rather dramatically. Fortunately, the people my son knows make emergency cables. From outward appearance, the cable they made was definitely superior. More importantly, when they tested the cable, it held pressure without dropping at all. My son once picked up his car from an auto repair shop (about eight years ago) after having the brakes done. Apparently, the extra pressure new brake pads put on the brake lines caused one brake line to snap by the back of the car. Rich completely lost his brakes at 40 mph. Fortunately, when he used the emergency brake, it did the job. He said there was a car turning right in front of him and on-coming traffic on the left. Without a good emergency brake, his options would have been quite limited.

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The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact was driving 30 mph when a vehicle abruptly pulled in front of him. The contact applied the brakes and the brake pedal fell into the floorboard and did not engage. The contact was able to avoid crashing into the second vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the entire brake line would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While idling at a red light, the vehicle began to lunge forward. The contact's vehicle tapped the preceding vehicle's bumper. While he and the owner of the other vehicle were arguing, the contact's vehicle lunged forward a second time. As a result, his passenger side door struck the other vehicle's driver's side rear panel. The contact's vehicle was pushed onto a side street where it will be towed. The vehicle is able to be driven, but there is no braking ability. The contact stated that the rear brake line failed. He referenced a customer satisfaction program (ea03012 service brakes hydraulic). The dealer informed him that the program expired in 2007. The failure mileage was 163,000.

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2 brake line failures metal brake 1996 Grand Marquis within a year. . This is a midwest car but spent half of its winter in az. . Brake lines seem to rust much faster than other vehicles we have owned. . Failure found driving at slow speed. Took vehicle for repair parts from second repair could be available.

The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While stuck on ice at 1 mph. The contact slid into a curb and brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake line was corroded and caused the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle's maintenance was up-to-date. The electrical instrument panel parking brake light illuminated; however, the parking brake was operating normally. The contact stated that there should be a warning indicator light directly related to the actual brake failure. Ford was notified of the failure and stated that they appreciated her suggestion. They further stated that it could possibly help in the design of future vehicles. The contact did not know if the vehicle had antilock brakes. The fuel system was unavailable. The failure mileage was 39,900 and current mileage was 39,965. Updated 03-18-08.

Suddenly the brake warning light came on whilst on highway. I had checked the fluid two weeks prior and it was fine. Diagnosed as brake abrasion of the front brakes.

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on normal driving conditions, the vehicle would not stop. The emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The brake line blew and brake fluid was leaking due to a hole on the brake line. The design of the braking system was anti-lock. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, who determined that the rear and front brakes were defective resulting in the whole brake lines being replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered reimbursement but the contact had not heard from the manufacturer since then. Updated 01/10/07.

: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and lowered to the floor. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle and drove it to the residence. The contact inspected under the vehicle and noticed the brake line had ruptured. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the brake lines were replaced. Updated 9/13/2006 - the brake lines were badly rusted. The rear end housing was also badly rusted.

: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 mph on a suburban street, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle without warning. Although firm, constant brake pressure was applied, the vehicle continued forward until the emergency parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the brake lines fractured and brake fluid was leaking. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/21/06.

: the contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle the brakes failed. The brake pedal was spongy and had to be depressed to the floor to stop the vehicle without incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. Upon inspection it was determined the brake lines fractured causing the brake fluid leaked out onto the ground. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v086000, regarding the service brakes, hoses, lines and fittings. The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was alerted. The brake lines had rusted. Updated 07/05/06.

I have a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis VIN 2melm74w7vx671942 the brakes failed exactly as described in their recall 04b26 for 97 merc marquis. The dealer and Ford motor CO. Rep curline #2139 said that even though the failure is exactly as describe in the recall, and that my model and year matches the recall, they are not responsible for the repair. I suggest that the problem is wider than they will admit and think my repair falls under this recall.

While driving the brake lines failed and had to be replaced. The owner came outside and saw the brake fluid on the ground and realized that the brake lines failed. The owner drove the vehicle with no brakes to the dealership and they repaired it. Then the owner realized that the brake lines were rusted. The left rear seat belt was replaced twice. The wiper motor, wiper switch, drivers side mirror switch and rotors were all replaced. The turn signal switch, driver window switch , tail light , catalytic converter were replaced. The consumer was told the ball joints and shocks were bad. The battery was replaced.

The consumer received a customer satisfaction notice, 04b26 on 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. It stated the rear brake tube may abrade and leak under the front seats. There was no recall for this vehicle. Consumer called the dealership to have repair work scheduled. On the way out of the driveway to get the vehicle repaired the brake line burst. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership consumer was told that the brake line did not brake where the notice had stated, and it was not covered. Also was told the brake lines were rusted. The service manager told consumer they would discount the work. Ford motor company was notified, and they stated that they could not help consumer because there was no warranty.

Rear brake line failure. Recall notice was for front failure, upon inspection, those lines were fine.

The brake line rusted and broke. The consumer was driving and could tell that he was losing brake fluid. He was able to get the vehicle safely home. The problem occurred on June 15, 2005. The consumer found that the entire brake line was extremely corroded. The consumer replaced the entire brake line.

Brakes did not operate when driver applied pressure on the pedal. Took vehicle dealer for check up, and results indicated that the rear brake lines rusted. While pulling from a parking lot the brakes failed. Brakes repaired by nearby tire and brake specialist.

Brake failure, replacement of line. Brake line had corroded. The brake warning light had come on. The brake was almost on the floor in order to stop the vehicle. There was leaking where the corrosion was.

Brake line failure. . . Rubbing/extreme corrosion failure occurred after 6 years and is caused by routing/retainers/rubber insulators/extremely poor corrosion protection on the european metric bubble flare lines. Same problem occurred on our previous Grand Marquis-1993 after 6 years. In this case vehicle resided in syracuse only 2 years and spent 4 more in s. E. Massachusetts. Based on my experience and the number of similar complaints on this type vehicle(1990-1997 Ford crown victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis) a safety recall should be investigated/issued.

A rear brake line on our 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis totally failed. When I stepped on the brake pedal, it went to the floor resulting in a puddle of brake fluid under the car just behind the driver's seat. Fortunately this happened when the car was in our driveway and not while driving to work on the highway. We purchased this car new in November 1996 and had only 47,441 miles on it at the time of the failure. An inspection of the rear brake lines showed they were both extremely corroded along their entire length. The Mercury dealer had to replace the entire brake and fuel line assembly ($1223) on the left side of the car. The final cost to repair the leaking brake line was $1901. The service department at this relatively small Mercury dealership estimated they do this repair about once a month on Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln town cars. I believe this is a serious safety problem resulting from Mercury either specifying or using an inadequate material for this critical safety part. When I investigated this problem on the internet I found that NHTSA is conducting an engineering analysis of this basic problem (action# ea03-012) and contacted Mercury customer relations prior to making the repair. They politely said the car is out of warranty and it is my problem not theirs. I suspect that the 710 brake line failures listed in NHTSA action# ea03-012 for 1995-1997 Grand Marquis, town car and crown victoria vehicles is just the surface of the problem since most repairs like mine are made out of warranty and not reported.

The brake line running from the master cylinder to the abs module is a two piece line and leaks. There is a steel braided flex line running from the master cylinder, which is crimped onto a hard line (steel tubing). The crimped joint leaks and drain the master cylinder of fluid, causing loss of braking in either the front brake system my wife lost the front braking system while out one evening. Although the vehicle was off warranty, the deal offered to split the cost of the repair. Dt.

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Rear cross over line severe wear to differentail rubbed through brake line poor design on line mounting this happened in the rear right where line is routed to the left brake. Some one has maybe been killed due to this possibley being over look at an accident. Referenced in rq03-004.

My wife driving, come to narrow with approaching car, hit brakes to slow down where she would not have to pass on bridge with other car, her car slowed, nothing seem wrong with brakes, but some miles later, coming upon a curve, hit brakes to slow to make curve, no brakes. She bought fluid, as fluid was gone, drove about 20 miles back home. When I came in, no fluid in resvere, put some in, pumped brakes, fluid poured out on concrete under front drivers door. Had towed to dealer, the line had rubbed whole in line up against frame. They repaired it, refluided it and charge me almost 82. 00. I did call Mercury customer service, and they got the local dealership to bring it to the price stated. First price was over 100. 00. My daughter and granddaughter who is 8 months with child was in the car with my wife.

My wife driving, come to narrow with approaching car, hit brakes to slow down where she would not have to pass on bridge with other car, her car slowed, nothing seem wrong with brakes, but some miles later, coming upon a curve, hit brakes to slow to make curve, no brakes. She bought fluid, as fluid was gone, drove about 20 miles back home. When I came in, no fluid in resvere, put some in, pumped brakes, fluid poured out on concrete under front drivers door. Had towed to dealer, the line had rubbed whole in line up against frame. They repaired it, refluided it and charge me almost 82. 00. I did call Mercury customer service, and they got the local dealership to bring it to the price stated. First price was over 100. 00. My daughter and granddaughter who is 8 months with child was in the car with my wife. Referenced in rq03-004.

The brake line is covered with rubber protector, which was chaffed by the vehicle and resulted in a hole in the brake line from chaffing. Referenced in rq03-004.

While driving about 40 mph and steeping on the brakes, pedal went almost to the floorboard. Dealer repaired metal brake line and added brake fluid. Ak referenced in rq03-004.

Poor design: rigid, frame mounted brake line was in contact with upper automobile body. Brake line cracked due to upper body movement, causing loss of braking action while driving. Referenced in rq03-004.

Within a week of changing the tires the brakes failed. The consumer discovered brake fluid on the ground. It was discovered that the front to rear brake line had ruptured due to rust. (son on behalf of his mother annette meyers).

The consumer was driving in the mountains when the brakes fadedon a cold/rainy night. The vehicle was towed to a Ford dealer who replaced the brake line. The hole rubbed in the line at the cross member. The new brake line was rerouted away from the body and was insulated. Referenced in rq03-004.

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Consumer says that something under the vehicle has rubbed through the brake line that goes to the anti-lock system. Dealer has been contacted. Referenced in rq03-004.