Ford Explorer 1992 - Service brakes - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Ford Explorer 1992

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
96V024001	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 03/01/1991 to 11/01/1993	V (Vehicle)	108000	03/22/1996	ODI	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	02/05/1996	02/29/1996
Defect Summary	The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
Consequence Summary	If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Notes	System: brakes; power assist; primary; booster. vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks originally sold or currently registered in the southern california counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
985A22	03/18/1998	601025	A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *yc	06/19/1998
95212	10/01/1995	46478	The 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 par	04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A36	03/18/1998	601043	A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain may occur on some vehicles. *yc	06/23/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A13	03/18/1998	601012	The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc	06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
BC0328961129	11/29/1996	50736	Concerns with rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tw	06/17/1997

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA95018	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/19/1995	04/02/1996	SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER	96V024000
	Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
EA95018	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/19/1995	04/02/1996	SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER	96V024002
	Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
PE95001	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	01/03/1995	06/19/1995	BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/BOOSTER SEPARATION
	There is no summary currently available
EA95018	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/19/1995	04/02/1996	SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER	96V024001
	Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER
07/30/1998		5	02/26/1992
	Brakes malfunction causing vehicle to pull hard to the right upon application. repairs only help temporarily then problems reoccurs.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03/22/1997			02/29/1992
	Experienced complete brake loss due to failure of the left front brake hose. the hose was contacting a nut which bolts the lower sway bar to the chassis. the sway bar bolts, which were installed during assembly, are oriented with the head of the bolt facing outboard. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
05/02/2010	220000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. the contact stated the brake pedal would feel spongy when depressed and would increase stopping distance. the vehicle previously received repairs under nhtsa recall campaign id number 96v024001 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic). the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that there was a missing stud and nut from the master cylinder. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall campaign and would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 220,000.
	94000
	While reversing vehicle experienced brake failure which resulted in an accident. *ak

	Brake problem, replace radius arm bushings, caliper slide pins, valve on the antilock brake and rotors.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/09/2001		2	12/01/2000
	I believe that a very serious design flaw exist in the brake system on the ford explorer. the light on my abs brakes would come on once in a while then go out. i think that most people would not even notice. it happened to me twice that i am aware of, the first time i was braking moderately hard for a red light my vehicle immediately spun hard to the left i was able to correct it and regain control i was driving at 40 mph. the second time it occurred i was driving at 50 mph under the exact same conditions but this time i spun out and hit a curb damaging my left rear rim and breaking the support cable for my spare tire. this time i traced the problem to the switch on the brake fluid reservoir. on a vehicle that spins out so easy i dont think that it is a good idea to disable the abs brakes with a low fluid sensor. i had plenty of fluid in my reservoir the switch just failed, if the faulty switch had been set up to just indicate low fluid the dangerous conditions that happened would not occurre. this is a copy of the letter i sent to ford. i think that a lot of the roll over accidents are caused by this problem.*ak
		1
	Consumer feels the anti-lock braking system is inferior to standard brakes especially while on snow, ice, wet or slick pavement, or if a vehicle runs off the road onto grass or dirt surfaces, the consumer has done many self tests which resulted in the use of anti-lock brakes in 4-wheel drive having a better stopping distance in snow conditions compared to the use of anti-lock brakes not in 4-wheel drive, consumer also had drums turned at 71837 miles and a complete front and rear brake job. *slc

	When driving at 30 mph left rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of brakes and steering control. also, when driving between 15-20 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, right rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of steering control and loss of brakes. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced parts. *ak

	Would shift vehicle into reverse & applied gas, and it would take too long to kick into reverse. also, brakes would make a clunking noise when this happened. *ak
12/03/1999		1	06/01/1992
	While driving at approximately 35mpr , both the emergency brake and antilock lights came on. i pulled over to check the situation. couldn't determine a problem so drove two blocks to a service station where i determined that i was loosing break fluid. after pouring in brake fluid and it came right out on the ground i left the car to be worked on the next day. the mechanic found that the brake line was severed due to the main spring support broke and cut the brake line. the car was towed to another mechanic who did the repair. the second mechanic suggested that i report this very unusal failure. he determined that the spring support rusted away and the spring moved and cut brake line. he had to install spring support member cut off rivets and repair chassis and new brake hose and steel lines.
11/01/1998
	Consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. also, there is a banging sound when applying brakes. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

	While driving on the freeway and applying the brakes the vehicle s back wheels locked up. owner had to have car towed in order to get it off the freeway. dealer has vehicle now. *ak

	Slowing down , cosnumer tapped brakes and abs locked up, causing vehicle to spin, and resulting in loss of control. *ak
		1
	Anti lock brake valve failed.
06/28/1996			11/01/1991
	The anti-lock brakes locked up while slowing for a 15mph curve and the explorer tracked straight ahead. any and all braking seemed useless during the attempted decelaration process. i'm tardy in reporting this event,but a similar accident by friends of ours in a 1993 explorer made me think thev whole accident over. i firmly believe ford has a problem with their earlier explorers in regards to abs/disc brakes/and slowing in general. would like to know if this is an isolated event or whether this is somewhat commom in the earlier production explorers.
01/01/1997		1
	Anti lock brakes failed.
08/08/1996			12/01/1991
	Abs problems, on normal road conditions when applying brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not grab at all. vehicle just kept going and crashed through garage door. ak repair shop stated that the master cylinder failed. ak
12/10/1992
	Front disc brakes:front disc brake shoes are breaking apart and destroying the rotors. has been doing this every 5000 miles after the first 15000 miles on the vehicle. dealers say there is nothing they can do. *ak
		1
	Antilock brake valve replaced.
04/20/1997		1	06/01/1992
	Brakes caliper: whle driving doesn't matter at what speed, upon braking there's a grinding noise, vehicle shimmers. has to use excessive force to get the vehicle to stop. ak ml

	Warnng light illuminated, indicating malfunction of the abs braking system. dealer replaced rear abs valve. please give futher details. *ak
		12	12/01/1994
	Heating and air conditioning unit caught on fire once , four sets of tires ,two sets of shock and four sets of abs brakes were replaced. having other problem s, including four transmissions had to be replaced. *ak
01/20/1997
	Driving 35mph on north side, heard a loud noise , slowed down and vehicle started skidding. applied brakes, vehicle continued to slide.bearing on spindle disengaged and chewed up end of spindle. *ak
12/25/1996		3	06/29/1995
	Pulling off a road to get onto an interstate and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, applied the brakes and the brakes did not work, had to put gear in park position in order to stop and everything was burning. *ak
08/13/1996
	Brake system: the brakes grab for any length of time, dealer states brake shoes need replacing. replaced the brake shoes but the problem would reoccurs. *ak
02/01/1996		2	01/01/1992
	Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
06/15/1996
	Poor abs brake performance, the brake light came on. the pedal was soft, and went to the floor. partial brake failure was experienced. the master cylinder had a leak. *ak
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake failure/ lockup and extended stopping distance with pedal going to the floor, replacement of rotors and calipers and drums and pads in front and rear. *ak

	When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brakes lock up. please describe.

	Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in damp weather, the rear brakes lock up. please describe. *ak
04/21/1995
	Came to stop, driving at speed 35 mph, applied brake, loss of all effectiveness, impact 1:00 position, (abs) *ak
04/21/1995		1	08/01/1992
	Came to stop, driving at speed 35 mph, applied brake, loss of all effectiveness, impact 1:00 position, (abs) ak after the accident consumer tool vehicle to dealer to have brake booster.master cylinder fixed at consumer's expense under her exteneded warranty.jb
11/24/1992		4
	Antilock brake system failed 2 times. *sd
01/01/1996
	Ea95-018 active, when brakes are applied pulls to right very hard also experiences lockup. *ak
02/01/1995
	Rear anti lock brake wheels locked up when applying brakes, equipped with rear anti lock brakes. tt
10/11/1995
	Abs: rear anti lock brakes locks up; vehicle jumps forward; abs lights comes on; brake pedal went to floor causing accident; rearended another; 3 car collision.
10/05/1995
	Abs: left front brake line broke where mounted to frame. please provide details. tt
10/05/1995		1	07/01/1992
	Abs: left front brake line broke where mounted to frame. tt the point where steer brake line cinverts to flex rubber to wheel back plate, front suspension comes up directly to rub against rubber hose when wheel hits a bump in road or curb, the hose can be replaced but location is still the same with respect to lower suspension.*jb

	In cold rain and snow weather brakes locks up . *ak

	Abs brakes on floor are locking up. tt

	Abs brakes; low pedal and soft w/vibration and extended stopping. brake pads replaced yearly. please describe details. tt
05/30/1995		1
	Anti-lock brakes failed during rearend accident, vehicle lost control/skidded. *ak
04/22/1995
	The abs system on rear wheels does not work. please explain. tt
02/27/1995
	Abs system failure, rear wheel abs only. tt
03/01/1995		1
	Abs brakes grab violently when there is high moisture conditions; will lock front brakes with only a light touch on pedal. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT

	The rear brake light comes on and the abs anti-lock brake light . tt
10/02/1994
	Brake and anti lock brake light keeps coming on resulting in replacement of brake master cylinder. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
03/27/2001		1
	The front brakes failed. *yh
		1
	Consumer feels the anti-lock braking system is inferior to standard brakes especially while on snow, ice, wet or slick pavement, or if a vehicle runs off the road onto grass or dirt surfaces, the consumer has done many self tests which resulted in the use of anti-lock brakes in 4-wheel drive having a better stopping distance in snow conditions compared to the use of anti-lock brakes not in 4-wheel drive, consumer also had drums turned at 71837 miles and a complete front and rear brake job. *slc
01/15/2000		2	12/01/1999
	After purchasing this uv from a dealer.paying top dollar for this eddie bauer uv,i have had nothing but problems with the vehicle. could not go more than 60 miles an hiur,uv was shaing so bad. oil leaking ,brakes bad. it was bandaided t sell i am sure. a 8 year old car with only 52,000miles and in this horrible repair condition,is almost suspect to inquire y of a odometer turn back, luckily i bought ins, took to a ford dealerand had repairs totoalling almost $2500.of which i had to pay $800. out of my own pocket. the brakes needed to be worked on, ther were 3 reca;lls which were taken care of. the engine was needing seals and much more . the driver seat belt is broke,now and the engine is now leaking again and i have to put a qt. of oil every wek. the car is basically unsfae to drive,betweeen the brakes and the engine leaking oil,which i was told if it got into the gear box,it would start a fire. this was the words of the ford dealer.whre i had the uv serviced. recently i noticed an article in the newspaper commenting onthe frod gasket flaw.i have been trying fro days to call their toll free number for infromation line always busy. they do recall some of this model.idont know where to turn to any more i have 3 children and am concerned about their saftey,a single mother with no income other than 900.. amonth from workmasn comp. cant afford anymore repairs neeed help to where i need to go, i feel the uv is not safe and i feel that the odometer may have been set back, the dealers where i purchased are tired of hering my complaints. they worked onthe uv once, but never gave me a list of what work they did after having the car in their shop for 10 days. i would like my money back,but i will have to prove the car is not safe . tell me what i can do. i can fgax you all the copies of repair work that was serviced on this car in feb. if you need them it may help u make a desicion as to where i turn to next. please respond what do i do??*ak
12/05/1994		1	05/30/1992
	Brakes make grinding noise. *dh
07/30/1994		0
	Brakes failed. *dsh
09/10/1994		0
	Brakes grind/pull. *sd
08/03/1994		3
	Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd
11/05/1992		1	11/01/1992
	Brakes grab while vehicle is in motion. throwing front seat occupant forward. tt consumer states brakes squeal and catch at the slightest pressure on brakes usually for the first 5 to 10 minutes, also noticeable in damp or wet weather conditions. *slc
09/01/1995
	Brake pedal goes to the floor, partial loss of braking causing vehicle accident. tt

	The brakes make noise .
04/20/1995		0
	Continuous brake failures, once resulting in loss of control.
06/12/1995
	Brakes system failure, replaced the whole system. tt
09/15/1994		5
	Brakes lock up, causing vehicle to pull to left/right when braking.
04/11/1994		1
	The brake go to the floor and wearing out fast. tt
01/24/1993
	During inclimate weather the brakes lock up. tt
03/02/1995
	Brakes fails to stop vehicle effectively causing extended stopping/inoperative. repaired 5-6 times. please identify components and describe details. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
12/14/1991		0
	Front brakes fell apart. on a hill vehicle will slide right though a stop sign. consumer stated tghat at 20,000 miles brakes should not fall apart. consumer has almost rear ended another driver. *ak
08/25/1999		5
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
		1	11/01/1995
	Brake system is very sensitive to humidity and rain.
05/01/1992		1
	Front brakes grab when weather is wet, making it hard to keep steering wheel straight. *dsh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
		1
	Caliper slide pins and rotors failed.
		4	06/01/1997
	Brake calipers stick causing damage to rotors and pads.
		1
	Brake caliper slide pins replaced.
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake failure/ lockup and extended stopping distance with pedal going to the floor, replacement of rotors and calipers and drums and pads in front and rear. *ak

	Right front brake caliper locked w/right disc pads wearing twice as left. owner aware of service bulletin on corrosion of calipers. please describe details. tt
10/12/1994		2
	Replaced brake caliper due to design defect. *ak

	At 30,000 the pads,rotor and caliper replaced. tt
08/04/1995
	The front brake pads, rotor, calipers, and drum had to replace at 7,000 or 8,000 miles . tt

	The front brake pads has been replace about three ,two rotor and one caliper . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
09/01/1995		2
	Brake rotors and pads failed.
06/07/1993		1
	Brakes pull when first applied due to failed pads or rotors.
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake failure/ lockup and extended stopping distance with pedal going to the floor, replacement of rotors and calipers and drums and pads in front and rear. *ak

	Right front brake caliper locked w/right disc pads wearing twice as left. owner aware of service bulletin on corrosion of calipers. please describe details. tt

	At 30,000 the pads,rotor and caliper replaced. tt

	Brake pads/shoes replaced due to excessive wear w/low mileage. please describe details. tt

	Abs brakes; low pedal and soft w/vibration and extended stopping. brake pads replaced yearly. please describe details. tt
08/04/1995		7
	The front brake pads, rotor, calipers, and drum had to replace at 7,000 or 8,000 miles . tt

	The front brake pads has been replace about three ,two rotor and one caliper . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
		1
	Caliper slide pins and rotors failed.
09/01/1995		2
	Brake rotors and pads failed.
		7
	The brake rotors keep cracking, causing loss of braking. has been to dealer 6 to 7 times. *ak
		1
	Brakes rotors replaced.
06/07/1993		1
	Brakes pull when first applied due to failed pads or rotors.
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake failure/ lockup and extended stopping distance with pedal going to the floor, replacement of rotors and calipers and drums and pads in front and rear. *ak
06/07/1993		1	05/30/1992
	Brakes pull right due to failed rotors. *dh
09/11/1995		1
	Brake rotors replaced. *sd
04/02/1993
	Replaced front brakes five times, rotor twice, radious arm bushing once, because of excessive wear. *ak
08/01/1995		1
	Premature wear of front brake rotors. *ak
10/12/1994		2
	Replaced brake rotor due to design defect.
08/09/1995
	Abs: both rotors are cracked due to excessive heat being placed on surface; pedal pulsates/vibrates when applying brakes. tt

	At 30,000 the pads,rotor and caliper replaced. tt
08/04/1995
	The front brake pads, rotor, calipers, and drum had to replace at 7,000 or 8,000 miles . tt
08/03/1995
	Left front brake failure, the overheated rotor caught fire. tt
03/15/1994		1
	When applied, brakes made loud squeaking/grinding noise; rotors have been turned, brakes relined; problem still exist. tt

	The front brake pads has been replace about three ,two rotor and one caliper . tt
11/20/1994
	Inside surfaces on both front rotors are disintegrating. causing brakes and pedal to pulsate. tt
01/14/1995
	Excessive replacement of front rotors due to warping, mostly on 4wd models. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
08/04/1995
	The front brake pads, rotor, calipers, and drum had to replace at 7,000 or 8,000 miles . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake failure/ lockup and extended stopping distance with pedal going to the floor, replacement of rotors and calipers and drums and pads in front and rear. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
12/10/1992
	Front disc brakes:front disc brake shoes are breaking apart and destroying the rotors. has been doing this every 5000 miles after the first 15000 miles on the vehicle. dealers say there is nothing they can do. *ak
08/13/1996
	Brake system: the brakes grab for any length of time, dealer states brake shoes need replacing. replaced the brake shoes but the problem would reoccurs. *ak

	Brake pads/shoes replaced due to excessive wear w/low mileage. please describe details. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
08/01/1995		1
	Wheel cylinder failure.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01/01/1901		1
	Defective brake fluid tubing to rear brakes rusting in exact same place on both his 1992 & 1996 ford explorers. bf nm
02/08/2001		2	12/01/1995
	It is obvious that when front suspension compresses steering linkage or tie rod hits the rubber brake line. brakes failed while driving! *ak
12/03/1999		1	06/01/1992
	While driving at approximately 35mpr , both the emergency brake and antilock lights came on. i pulled over to check the situation. couldn't determine a problem so drove two blocks to a service station where i determined that i was loosing break fluid. after pouring in brake fluid and it came right out on the ground i left the car to be worked on the next day. the mechanic found that the brake line was severed due to the main spring support broke and cut the brake line. the car was towed to another mechanic who did the repair. the second mechanic suggested that i report this very unusal failure. he determined that the spring support rusted away and the spring moved and cut brake line. he had to install spring support member cut off rivets and repair chassis and new brake hose and steel lines.
03/15/1997
	Brake line rusted, causing the brakes not to work, a crash almost took place because consumer couldnt stop vehicle. *ak
01/01/1996		1
	Rubber portion of brake line rubbed against expopsed suspension bolt, creating hole in line/loss of brake fluid. *dh
02/25/1996
	Purchase truck new the brake line broke. please describe . *ak
10/05/1995		1	07/01/1992
	Abs: left front brake line broke where mounted to frame. tt the point where steer brake line cinverts to flex rubber to wheel back plate, front suspension comes up directly to rub against rubber hose when wheel hits a bump in road or curb, the hose can be replaced but location is still the same with respect to lower suspension.*jb
07/12/1995		1
	Replaced brake booster. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
08/15/2001
	Brake studs that attached master cylinder to power brake vacuum booster assembly broke. brake pedal went down to floor,and didnot stop vehicle. had to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle.*ak
06/11/1998		2
	Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer twice for service on the master cilinder wich they had recalled and repaired before. *ak
08/08/1996			12/01/1991
	Abs problems, on normal road conditions when applying brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not grab at all. vehicle just kept going and crashed through garage door. ak repair shop stated that the master cylinder failed. ak
06/15/1996
	Poor abs brake performance, the brake light came on. the pedal was soft, and went to the floor. partial brake failure was experienced. the master cylinder had a leak. *ak
05/20/1996		2	04/01/1995
	While driving experienced brake failure when master cylinder brake booster separated, resulting in pedal going to floor due to loss of brake. line pressure. ak jb
09/11/1995		1
	Master cylinder failed. *sd
04/21/1995		1	08/01/1992
	Came to stop, driving at speed 35 mph, applied brake, loss of all effectiveness, impact 1:00 position, (abs) ak after the accident consumer tool vehicle to dealer to have brake booster.master cylinder fixed at consumer's expense under her exteneded warranty.jb
08/04/1995
	Braking system failure, complete loss of braking ability, replaced master cylinder. tt

	Master cylinder booster failed when attempting to stop. tt
06/12/1995		3	09/01/1992
	The master cylinder has separated and caused the brakes to go out twice. tt consumer states brakes have failed three times, once again dealer stated that the master cylinde to the brakes had deteriorated. *slc
08/23/1995
	Brakes started smoking and became inoperative, brake master cylinder separated. tt
06/12/1995
	The vehicle has had 5 brake jobs on it due to the brake master cylinder is defective. please describe. tt
02/22/1995
	Master brake cylinder blow while coming off the freeway, resulting in no braking ability, hit emercency brake to stop vehicle. *ak

	Master cylinder went out. tt
10/02/1994
	Brake and anti lock brake light keeps coming on resulting in replacement of brake master cylinder. tt
10/15/1994		1
	Studs holding master cylinder loosened, causing brake failure/loss of control. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
07/13/2000		1	07/01/1992
	Recall 96v024000; when driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a graudal stop, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. emergency parking brake was engaged to stop vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer stated that air brake booster assembly was bad and should be replaced. ak the vehicle had power brake assembly replaced in march 1966 due to recall on this part. so, the current failure is due to the improper fixing by the dealer at recall fixing. yh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01/01/1997
	The brakes and exhaust system in the tailpipe were hot, exhaust on the metal clad brake line in which the inside is plastic and cause it to melt, resulting in brake loss and lock up. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
10/21/1999
	Brake master cylinder booster separated from the vehicle, causing the brakes to fail. *ak
05/20/1996		2	04/01/1995
	While driving experienced brake failure when master cylinder brake booster separated, resulting in pedal going to floor due to loss of brake. line pressure. ak jb
04/21/1995		1	08/01/1992
	Came to stop, driving at speed 35 mph, applied brake, loss of all effectiveness, impact 1:00 position, (abs) ak after the accident consumer tool vehicle to dealer to have brake booster.master cylinder fixed at consumer's expense under her exteneded warranty.jb
05/02/1995		3
	Brake master cylinder booster separated. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03/15/2001		2	05/01/1995
	Engine backfire causes sudden loss of brakes. seven vacuum hoses tie into the one pipe and then into the intake manifold. only the brake vacuum assist has a clamp on the hose. when the engine backfires into the intake manifold, it blew off three of these hoses resulting in inadequate vacuum for the power assist brakes. the engine funs very rough but maybe it will smooth out when driven a little. so, you drive and suddenly find no brakes. if you are lucky, you have time and room enough to stop.