Lusby, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKING SYSTEM -- MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA complaint #10125484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1990 Ford Aerostar brake problems
35 of the 254 complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar are about the braking system — 14% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 101,000 miles.
35
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
14
40.0%
Master Cylinder
8
22.9%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
4
11.4%
Foundation Components
2
5.7%
Pads
2
5.7%
Pedals AND Linkages
1
2.9%
Disc
1
2.9%
Rotor
1
2.9%
ABS Warning Light
1
2.9%
Vacuum
1
2.9%
Brakes across every Ford Aerostar year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
at 12,000 miles
Decatur, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURES DESCRIBED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS RECALL 89V223000. IN ADDITION, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 96V071000 BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10076051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 miles
Patriot, OH
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCK AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. NO REPORT OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10048473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Louis, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER LOSES PRESSURE AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, STOPS VEHICLE VERY LITTLE. CONSUMER MAY TRY IT NEXT TIME AND BRAKES WILL WORK FINE. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD ABOUT RECALL ON BRAKES. FORD STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALL ON BRAKES. FORD FILE#9005975796. *AK
NHTSA complaint #896651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Phoenix, AR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #732090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN RAIN AND ABS COMES ON, REAR BRAKES LOCK UP AND WILL NOT COME LOOSE UNTIL VEHICLE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER CAN'T FIND A SOLUTION. *AK
NHTSA complaint #838021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WI
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
POSSIBLE MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE CAUSED BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN BACKING UP RESULTING IN DRIVER HITTING A PEDESTRIAN AND A PARKED CAR.
NHTSA complaint #544276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rhinelande, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #506418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rhinelande, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE HOSES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #506418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boling Brook, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. A/C "O" RINGS LEAKED FREON/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED ALL AROUND PRIOR TO RECALL 98EO10000)/TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY HUMMING, (MR-91S41)/FUEL STRONGLY SMELLS INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF SOME PROBLEMS, INDICATED VIN# DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALLS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #832436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boling Brook, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. A/C "O" RINGS LEAKED FREON/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED ALL AROUND PRIOR TO RECALL 98EO10000)/TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY HUMMING, (MR-91S41)/FUEL STRONGLY SMELLS INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND AWARE OF SOME PROBLEMS, INDICATED VIN# DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALLS. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #832436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stephenville, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE VEHICLE IS ONLY OPERATED IN TEXAS. THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE HOSE MOUNT AND A RUBBER COLLAR AT THE STEEL TO HOSE CONNECTION POINT ALLOWED DIRT AND MOISTURE TO COLLECT AND RUST THE BRAKE LINE IN TO. I WAS PILLING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE TO BELIEVE THERE ARE MANY OTHER FAILURES IN THE US. THANKS
NHTSA complaint #700633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kent, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #781361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELK Grove, CA
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING REAR OF VEHICLE TO PULL FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE REAR END OF VEHICLE WOULD FISHTAIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A MERGING VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FISHED TAILED, AND TURNED PARRARELL TO THE CURB AND PROCEEDED TO FLIP ONTO ITS LEFT SIDE. CONSUMER RECEIVED INJURIES TO BACK AND KNEES.
NHTSA complaint #825549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELK Grove, CA
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING REAR OF VEHICLE TO PULL FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE REAR END OF VEHICLE WOULD FISHTAIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A MERGING VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FISHED TAILED, AND TURNED PARRARELL TO THE CURB AND PROCEEDED TO FLIP ONTO ITS LEFT SIDE. CONSUMER RECEIVED INJURIES TO BACK AND KNEES.
NHTSA complaint #825549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winterhave, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUOUSLY, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER PROBLEM CONTINUES.
NHTSA complaint #526731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winterhaven, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INSTALLED ALL NEW FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #812232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winterhaven, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. INSTALLED ALL NEW FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #812232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greensboro, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
APPLIED BRAKES DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER , ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #803778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detroit, MI
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES, TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE, CONSUMER HIT A POLE , HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
NHTSA complaint #803456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rhinelande, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REPLACED FRONT/BACK BRAKE SHOES/PADS.
NHTSA complaint #504603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rhinelande, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE HOSES.
NHTSA complaint #504603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Centralia, MO
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO PLOW THROUGH GARAGE AND INTO FAMILY ROOM FURNISHINGS. NO BODILY INJURIES. TT CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD FALLEN OUT IN THE MECHANIC'S HAND AND OIL HAD GOT INTO THE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #977359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Centralia, MO
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO PLOW THROUGH GARAGE AND INTO FAMILY ROOM FURNISHINGS. NO BODILY INJURIES. TT CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD FALLEN OUT IN THE MECHANIC'S HAND AND OIL HAD GOT INTO THE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #977359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Centralia, MO
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO PLOW THROUGH GARAGE AND INTO FAMILY ROOM FURNISHINGS. NO BODILY INJURIES. TT CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD FALLEN OUT IN THE MECHANIC'S HAND AND OIL HAD GOT INTO THE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #977359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roswell, NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, MASTER CYLINDER IS BAD, ON BACK ORDER FOR FIVE MONTHS. TT
NHTSA complaint #976622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado S, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS (89V-223).
NHTSA complaint #479685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dolan Spring, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHEN RUBBER TIPS ON VACUUM LINE BLOWS OFF, THEY WILL CRACK THROUGH HEAT CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES; REPLACEMENT NEEDED. FAILURE OCCURS ON START-UP AND HIGH HEAT WEATHER. POSSIBLE BRAKES ARE VACUUM ASSISTANCE. TT
NHTSA complaint #974049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INTERMITTENTLY LOSS OF EFFECTIVESS. TT
NHTSA complaint #971578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Charles, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS-UP IN WET WEATHER OR EVEN AFTER WASHING THE CAR.HAVING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
NHTSA complaint #970854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.