Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A1403/18/1998601014A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking. *tt12/07/2000
736911/01/1999610796Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *t05/15/2000
1342110/01/1999609692Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt04/06/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1903/18/1998601019The front brakes may have a persistent squeal during braking at speeds below 56 km/h (35 mph). *tt06/18/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
SFA/94L0103/01/19953011600Unknown11/01/1995
9423611/01/199437732Front and rear brake noise. *tw01/06/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
BC355097230101/23/199751506Front brake squeal/noise during light brake applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit. *jd06/27/1997
BC101679723001/23/199751515Front brake squeal/noise during light brakie applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit. *jd06/27/1997
973202/03/199751658Brakes- front brake squeal below 56 km/h (35 mph)- vehicle with 14 inch wheels. *jd06/27/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 While driving experienced intermittent abs brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop on wet pavement pedal travels to floor, also experienced excessive wear to pads and drums, resulting in rotor distortion. *ak
04/05/19955
 Antilock brake compressor/accumulator failed. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
08/26/20026
 The engine had cut off without warning while the consumer was traveling. also the vehicle failed to start at times. the dealer could not locate the problem. *yh the seat belts had become inoperative, the rear disc brakes would not hold when the parking brake was applied, the cable is working, but not not applying pressure, and the v/c is leaking. (v/c per invoice) the mechanic stated that the engine problem, seem to be coming from the ignition. *scc
 Loss of brakes, gone to stop, pushed brake pedal , no brakes mechanic ran vaccum test, noticed in gear and accelerated, no acceleraton. *ak
09/07/19961
 Brakes failed, causing accident. ( new jersey state police report)
05/02/1992105/02/1992
 Brakes go all the way to the floor-loud engine noise. tt both rear michelin tires, p175/70r13, dot b3f253ax102 showed signs of abnormal wear. warped discs, drums and shoes found glazed, brakes squeal and cause steering wheel to shake, brakes do not operate properly under emergency braking situations. loud knocking sound in engine upon cold start ups, dealer replaced timing belt, however on both occasions same noise was heard after repairs. an improperly installed 1/4 inch hex head screw holding the cosmetic cover to the lower steering column caused buzzing sounds. bearing failure. parking brake cable stretched. *slc
10/31/19941
 Brake failure. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
11/07/2000403/01/1992
 10/24/95 @ 22,823 miles machined rotors and replaced pads; 4/9/96 @ 25,506 miles replaced rotors and anti-rattle clips; 3/31/00 @ 47,523 miles machined rotors and replaced pads; 11/7/00 @ 51,917 miles required machine rotors and replace pads for fourth time on this low mileage car. front disc brakes are still making popping/clicking noise when braking. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
 While driving experienced intermittent abs brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop on wet pavement pedal travels to floor, also experienced excessive wear to pads and drums, resulting in rotor distortion. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
 While driving experienced intermittent abs brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop on wet pavement pedal travels to floor, also experienced excessive wear to pads and drums, resulting in rotor distortion. *ak
 Upon applying brakes, pedal goes to floor w/probable cause being rotors failing. please describe details. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
08/26/20021
 The rear disc brake would not hold when parking brake was applied. *yh
05/20/19961
 Rear brakes failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
 While driving experienced intermittent abs brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop on wet pavement pedal travels to floor, also experienced excessive wear to pads and drums, resulting in rotor distortion. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
12/29/2000205/01/2000
 Replaced master cylinder and brakes around the car, still doesn't want to stop. *ak
07/07/19951
 Brakes locked up due to failure of master cylinder, replaced brake system. *ak
07/08/19951
 Replaced piston. *ak
07/08/19951
 Replaced front brake caliper. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
04/01/1992
 Brake booster failed.

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