Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 12216 | 12/01/1998 | 615477 | This bulletin mentions that for all vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 12241 | 12/01/1998 | 615498 | Some vehicles may exhibit a click sound when apply the brakes while chaning directions. engineering is investigating this concern. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 5309 | 12/01/1998 | 615409 | Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a click sound when applying the brakes while changing direction. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 0069 | 03/20/2000 | 612922 | Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur. *mjs | 06/13/2000 | |
| 7369 | 11/01/1999 | 610796 | Some 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). *t | 05/15/2000 | |
| 13421 | 10/01/1999 | 609692 | Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 99810 | 05/03/1999 | 606411 | Exhibiting a clicking noise heard while applying the brakes after changing vehicle direction on some vehicles. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 5264 | 12/01/1998 | 615385 | Information concerning click noise from front calipers during brake application. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 13214 | 09/01/1999 | 6090586 | Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs | 03/21/2000 | |
| 7076 | 09/01/1999 | 6090426 | Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs | 03/20/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/25/1997 | 04/25/1997 | ||
| Brakes do not function properly. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. vehicle hydro planed , and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, smashing into a concrete barrier. upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. the driver refused medical attention on the scene, but went to the hospital later that day. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving would step on brakes pedal to stop, but pedal will go alway to floor ,and tires will not skid.*ak | |||
| Numerous problems with brakes. deaelr has replaced 3-4 sets of brakes. also, replaced rotors twice, and resurfaced rotors twice.there was constant squeaking when applying brakes.*ak | |||
| 12/05/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Entered expressway and throttle linkage stuck open. got vehicle slowed from upwards to 75 mph by smashing brakes and slowed enough to exit. was not able to slow down to a stop so turned right on exited street and once straightened out, while still moving at approx. 30mph, shifted in neutral, letting the motor race uncontrollably while vehicle was brought to a stop. at that time lever was put into park and motor turned off. driver shaken up and vehicle motor may be compromised due to stuck accelerator over-revving. looked for a recall for model type for stuck throttle linkage-none for escort but there is one for ford like model, the contour, recall # 99v194000. escort was built in 3/1998 which falls under time of recall for other ford product.*ak | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle moves while foot is on the brake. consumer tries to brake, and foot goes almost to the floor.*ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes made 'clicking' noise when changing directions, fixed in december, and again in june. i don't think this is right! 2nd prob - when turning right, there is a 'click'. was informed by servicer that they were advised not to fix it per ford motor co. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs locked up resulting in vehicle collision. yh | |||
| When applying the brakes in wet conditions vehicle slides into the lane beside it, left or right. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/06/1999 | |||
| Consumer was driving on the freeway., she attempted to change lanes and applied brakes, pedal went down to the floor, and the vechicle swerved into traffic and hit another vehicle. no injuries reported. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1999 | |||
| Vehicle would accelerate. would start revving at stop light/sign. manua clutch makes noise. speed not a factor. the brakes would jerk & jiggle when applied. had rattle in right front after repairs. was informed that was normal. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1998 | |||
| Brakes do not operate properly, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1998 | |||
| Abs brake failure. dealer notified , and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under bumper to bumper warranty. consumer believes that it is not normal for brakes to wear out at 25000 miles of wear. consumer needs help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| While driving south about 35-40mph, another vehicle turned the corner, heading north & speeding, drifted into escort's lane. escort driver applied brakes to avoid vehicle, & vehicle pulled left. it skidded across the road & hit a pole. abs did not work. right brakes had disintergrated. air bags did not deploy, but seat belt held. driver has bruised knee. vehicle totaled by insurance co. | |||
| 08/25/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing brake failure. intermittently brakes would squeak or grind. when applying brake pedal the vehicle would either keep going or have a delay before stopping. vehicle been in/out dealer shop and problem cannot be resolved. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying brakes they locked on one side, causing vehicle to go into a spin, and resulting in a collision/ rollover. driver sustained minor injuries. vehicle was totalled. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Consumer states vehicle has been experiencing brake problems. *jb | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes pull to the left when engaging. *yc | |||
| 11/25/1997 | 100 | 11/01/1997 | |
| When you try to stop the car take long time to stop,water leak from windsheld,trunk,front end left side make loud noise,car make nocking noise,when hit speed bumb stario change on it's owne to tape,front driver door leak& more. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes grinding and glazing constantly , taking longer to get stopped, other times it grips to hard, when i take it in they delaze them, and tell me it is normal, i've taken it in twice in dec for problem so far, taking back again friday. i'm afraid it's going to cause an accident if i have to make a quick stop. was fine for the first 5 months, but they insit it is normal. | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Car did not stop when brakes were applied. brake pedal traveled very close to floor before feeling slowing was first felt. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Front brake caliper freezes, half of pads is being applied to rotors, resulting in premature wearing of rotors. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked. *ak | |||
| While driving & then applying brakes, would hear a knocking noise. been to dealership & mechanic replaced calipers. currently when applying brakes they would stick & make grinding noises when traveling between 30-55mph. then after a while noise would stop. taking vehicle back again to dealership to have mechanic check. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 1 | 09/16/1997 | |
| Brakes discs worn out. yh | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 4 | ||
| When applying brakes right front wheel grinds. this happens under any kind of braking situation. brake pads and shoes have been replaced and rotors turned. this helped to correct the problem for about 500 miles, and then problem started over again. this is the fourth time the vehicle will be serviced for the same problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Dt: 1998 ford escort. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, and the service department noticed the rear coil springs were broken , approximately 1 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/16/2001 | 02/01/2098 | ||
| My escort's rotors get hot and out of round, consequently i need my third brake job in 26000 miles. *ak | |||
| Numerous problems with brakes. deaelr has replaced 3-4 sets of brakes. also, replaced rotors twice, and resurfaced rotors twice.there was constant squeaking when applying brakes.*ak | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 1 | 09/16/1997 | |
| Brake rotors are damaged. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 03/22/2001 | 4 | 02/04/1998 | |
| Reporting dealer / independent auto parts shop are unable to get or have replacement hardware( spring & clips) needed to repair both rear wheel cylinder brakes. manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the consumer was still looking for parts for springs, clips and pins. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 02/02/2002 | |||
| Accelerator can easily be mashed down due to brake pedal being small. also, because brake pedal does not sit high over accelerator pedal it is causing some driving difficulties. please add more information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 07/30/2001 | 1 | 02/16/1999 | |
| While driving consumer heard a snapping noise, and lost complete control of brakes and landed in a ditch, and suffered only minor injuries, consumer was informed by dealer that a bolt never snaps from the booster in that way, futhermore the delaer states that the part is not available in the u.s. and a new one would have to be made.*jb | |||