92 of the
482 complaints about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria are about the
braking system — 19% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
33,000 miles.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES HER VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASE. SHE MUST APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTERWARDS, SHE SMELLS THE SCENT OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE CAUSED BY THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. HE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT BRAKE FLUID MAY BE FLOWING TO THE SWITCH AND CAUSING THE HEAT TO ACTIVATE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE LOSES BRAKE POWER OCCASIONALLY, EVEN THOUGH BRAKE FLUID IS PRESENT. HE ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,000.
NHTSA complaint #10197634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Prattsburgh, NYFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THIS CAR HAD CONTINUED BRAKE DEFECTS FROM 03/29/01 (OUR FIRST FIRE) UNTIL THE LAST FIRE. WE SPENT NEARLY $4,000 ON BRAKES, EACH TIME BEING TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. FINALLY, AFTER THE LAST FIRE IN FREMONT, NY, 3 DAYS AFTER THE LAST REPAIR BILL OF NEARLY $800 FOR BRAKES, THE COMPANY FOUND A STATEMENT FROM FORD SAYING THIS PARTICULAR MAKE COULD HAVE A BAD BOOSTER (FROM THE FACTORY), WHICH WOULD NOT SLOW THE CAR PROPERLY AFTER 60 MPH AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND BRAKE FAILURE. WE WERE THE FIRST PEOPLE TO DRIVE THIS CAR OVER 60 MPH; THE TWO FORMER OWNERS WERE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO DID GOOD TO DRIVE IT 50 MPH. THE DEALER USED THE FOLLOWING TO FIX THE CAR: WWW.FORDTECHSERVICE.DEALER CONNECTION.COM/TPSCONTENT/USEN14/TN1902.HTM. HE TOLD MY HUSBAND FORD OFTEN DOESN'T ISSUE RECALLS UNTIL SOMEONE HAS TROUBLE WITH A PART. FORD KNEW THIS EXISTED; IT IS DATED 08/09/1992. WE FEEL FORD SHOULD BE MADE TO ANSWER WHY THEY DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL THAT CAUSED NOT ONE, BUT TWO FIRES; THE LAST ONE ON RECORD WITH FREMONT, NY POLICE AND FIRE TRUCKS, WHO RESPONDED, AND WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE., NOT TO MENTION REFUND SOME OF OUR MONEY. IF A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, THE PROBLEM WOULD HAVE BEEN SOLVED. NO ONE ELSE SHOULD HAVE TO SPEND $4,000 ON BRAKES IN 50,000 MILES, AND HAVE THEM CATCH ON FIRE THREE DAYS AFTER A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR JOB. ALL OTHER MAJOR CAR MAKERS ISSUE RECALLS BEFORE OWNERS HAVE PROBLEMS, IF THEY KNOW IT. WHY DOESN'T FORD? WHY DON'T YOU MAKE THEM DO THAT?
NHTSA complaint #765881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chincoteague Island, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKESS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN, THIS HAPPENED TWICE, VEHICLE PULLS BAD DURING THIS TIME. HAPPENS FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES THEN RELEASE, NO MECHANICAL CORRECTION BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #9004443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Meadow, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN MAKING A HARD LEFT TURN ABS SYSTEM WOULD LOCK UP. HAD TO TAKE FOOT OFF BRAKES IN ORDER FOR ABS SYSTEM TO BE RELEASED.
NHTSA complaint #893989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Andover, KS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS; BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HAD ROTORS TURNED, ROTORS/PADS REPLACED, ABS LIGHT STAYED ON, AND AT 45-60 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED.
NHTSA complaint #881707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Andover, KS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS; BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HAD ROTORS TURNED, ROTORS/PADS REPLACED, ABS LIGHT STAYED ON, AND AT 45-60 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED.
NHTSA complaint #881707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, OR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER SMELLS BURNING BRAKES ON FREEWAY OCCASIONALLY. SEEMS LIKE CAR SLOWS DOWN WHEN CONSUMER IS PUSHING ON GAS. CONSUMER HEARS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA.
NHTSA complaint #872940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dunnellon, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
APPLYING BRAKES WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY, PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY. THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE BRAKE LINE RUBBED UP AGAINST THE FIREWALL, WHICH MADE A HOLE IN THE LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT.BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED BY OWNER. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO FORD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #866010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HOT Springs Village, AR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ENGINE--NOISE--WHEN PARKED--NO ONE IN CAR--I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM THAT WAS RECHARGING--DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT TO ME===2 REMOTE ON DRIVER DOOR FOR TRUNK DOES NOT WORK WHEN ENGINE IS OFF--DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT TO ME.
NHTSA complaint #723176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethpage, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARCOAT OF PAINT COMING OFF IN BLOCKS/STRIPS,FLY ONTO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING, PAINT RUSTING. BRAKE PEDAL DOESN'T RETURN UP, POPS UP WHEN TURNING & ROUGH ON ROUGH RD.,WEAR OUT QUICKLY. ELEC. DR. LOCKS DON'T WORK. DRIVER ELEC. SEAT WONT GO BACK,ENGINE:SPARK KNOCK,CAR PULLS LEFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON,SOLENOID REPLACED 3X,FUSE BLOWS FOR INTERIOR LTS CLUSTER,DIFFICULTY REMOVING KEY FROM IGNIITION,SEAT TRACK COVERS OFF, CLIMATE CONTROL INOPERABLE PRECEEDED BY INITIAL HOT AIR FROM A/C, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES,HOOD LATCH DIFFICULT TO CLOSE.
NHTSA complaint #722554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ventura, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
AIR CONDITIONING ONLY WORKS IF IT'S NOT TOO HOT. BRAKE ROTORS KEEP GOING OUT AND NEED TO BE WORKED. SEAT TRACKS CAN COME LOOSE ANY TIME. REPLACED TRACKS ONCE,WORKED ON TWICE ,GOING OUT AGAIN.THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING SINCE PURCHAS OF CAR IN AUG OF 1992. DEALER NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. ONE IN VENTURA IS BARBER FORD ON MAIN STREET.
NHTSA complaint #718316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norfolk, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
OIL PAN BECAME POROUS. DEFECTIVE OIL PAN (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT).
NHTSA complaint #716146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. ABS DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #509145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harwood HE, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
REAR & FRONT ROTORS AND ACTUATORS REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harwood HE, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
REAR & FRONT ROTORS AND ACTUATORS REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #546417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cornelius, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ROTORS WARP CONTINUALLY. MJS
NHTSA complaint #546064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clark, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS, SELF ACTIVATING WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #513255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenfield, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNLESS PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD. THERE WAS AN IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES FOR REAR BRAKE LINES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #835196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marlton, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE HAS THE TWO BRAKE LINES IN A POSITION THAT MADE THEM RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER UNTIL ONE DEVELOPED A HOLE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #534961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redwood City, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MECHNICS AND BRAKE SPECIALISTS UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS HOLDING BACK AT 55MPH AND UP(LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON). ALSO IT WAS SHUDDERING AT OVER 55MPH.
NHTSA complaint #701854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springerville, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
VEHICLE IS BEGINNING TO VIBRATE AND HAS A SQUEALING NOISE IN THE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #826687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Silver Spring, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WOULD NOT RETRACT FULLY. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BOOSTER.
NHTSA complaint #823642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlantic, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE FRONT DISC BRAKES MADE A CUTTING SOUND & DID NOT WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS& CALIPERS DUE TO PISTONS WEARING OUT WITHIN A WEEK. THE ROTORS/PADS & SHOES WERE ALSO WORN OUT.
NHTSA complaint #820714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlantic, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE FRONT DISC BRAKES MADE A CUTTING SOUND & DID NOT WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS& CALIPERS DUE TO PISTONS WEARING OUT WITHIN A WEEK. THE ROTORS/PADS & SHOES WERE ALSO WORN OUT.
NHTSA complaint #820714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia Beach, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REAR BRAKE LINES ARE LEAKING.THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT OWNERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #820273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springervi, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS WORN /VIBRATE.
NHTSA complaint #522729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rochester, NY
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT RELEASE OFF THE BRAKES SHOE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 OR MORE TIMES. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 34000 MILES ON, AND THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN WORKING IN 4 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #818444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #519039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
THE SOLENOID VALUE BLOCK FAILED, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #519039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS/ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE SHUDDERING WHEN SLOWING DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #507267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.