Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Mercury Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Master Cylinder problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brake Drum problems |
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, have to push the brake pedal completely to the floor before the car will stop. Car has been in shop several times. They bled the brakes, put new calipers on, and now they are waiting for a master cylinder. Read details...
When applying brakes emergency stopping situations, vehicle keeps going as if no brakes were applied. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Read details...
Rear brakes did not match. While traveling at 35-50 mph driver applied the brakes and brake pedal was hard. Driver heard a grinding noise in the rear. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic replaced 2 rear rotors and 2 rear brake pads. Read details...