Service Brakes Hydraulic Problem on the 1994 FORD E-150
Car problem(s) with the 1994 FORD E-150.
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Problem with Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Jul 14, 2008 - Baldwin, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD E-150 ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS VERY LOW. IN ADDITION, THE SPEED CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND FAILED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AND THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEED BRAKE FLUID AND THAT THE SPEED CONTROL FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CONTACT $110 FOR OVERAGE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS HANDICAPPED TRIPLETS AND THE BRAKES AND SPEED CONTROL ARE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 08/18/08 THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. UPDATED 08/19/08
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Jul 14, 2008 - Baldwin, NY - Hydraulic
TL CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD E-150 ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS VERY LOW. IN ADDITION, THE SPEED CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND FAILED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AND THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEED BRAKE FLUID AND THAT THE SPEED CONTROL FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CONTACT $110 FOR OVERAGE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS HANDICAPPED TRIPLETS AND THE BRAKES AND SPEED CONTROL ARE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 08/18/08 THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. UPDATED 08/19/08
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Jun 25, 2004 - Waterloo, IL - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Shoes/Linings
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE LINE FAILED. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, TPEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR ,AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER STATES IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP HE HAD TO GO INTO SOME GRAVEL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NO IMPACT REPORTED.
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May 13, 2001 - Columbia, MD - Hydraulic, Antilock
MULTIPLE SYSTEMS FAILURES; CURRENTLY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, FUEL SMELL, SLOPPY STEERING, FRONT SUSPENSION NOISES, POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, HORN INOPERATIVE.
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Jul 16, 1999 - Virginia Beach, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS BRAKES - ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAYS ON. / SPEED CONTROL - STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME THAT HORN STOPPED WORKING. STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM??
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Dec 24, 1998 - Galena, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
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Jun 11, 1998 - Houston, TX - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL BRAKING AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ALSO ON AT THIS TIME. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM.
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Mar 20, 1998 - Bloomfield Hill, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
FRONT BRAKE PADS BROKE LOOSE BECAUSE OF RUST. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE BRAKES TO FAIL WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED.
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Mar 20, 1998 - Bloomfield Hill, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
FRONT BRAKE PADS BROKE LOOSE BECAUSE OF RUST. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE BRAKES TO FAIL WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED.
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Mar 10, 1998 - Sanborn, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT , HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL AFTER REPAIRS.
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Jan 20, 1998 - Sanborn, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
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Nov 20, 1997 - East Northport, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
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Jul 25, 1997 - Cinnaminson , NJ - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GO INTO A FAULT AND STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FAULT HOLDS THE BRAKES UNTIL THEY FAIL. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPAIRED, BUT MECHANIC COULDN'T REPAIR THE ABS SYSTEM. CONSUMER HAS TRIED CONTACTING THE DEALER.
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May 12, 1997 - Gulliver, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES.
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Apr 01, 1997 - Oklahoma City, OK - Hydraulic, Foundation Components
OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH HIS BRAKES AND THAT HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HE ALSO NOTES THAT HIS BRAKE LIGHT IS COMING ON,HE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE JOBS DONE.
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Aug 22, 1996 - Richmond Heights, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc
DRIVER FEELS PULSATION FROM FRONT END WHILE BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS, REAR BRAKE SHOES, AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE.
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Aug 22, 1996 - Richmond Heights, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
DRIVER FEELS PULSATION FROM FRONT END WHILE BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS, REAR BRAKE SHOES, AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE.
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Aug 22, 1996 - Richmond Heights, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DRIVER FEELS PULSATION FROM FRONT END WHILE BRAKING, DUE TO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS, REAR BRAKE SHOES, AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE.
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Jun 12, 1996 - West Seneca, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
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Apr 19, 1996 - Coral Spring, FL - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, CONTINUE WEAR WITH IN 7,000 MILES, DIS PADS AND ROTORS IN THE FRONT.
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Feb 12, 1996 - Cincinnati, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
ROTORS AND FRONT PADS REPLACED (6) TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF (18) MONTHS. PADS WEAR RESULTING IN VIBRATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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Jan 19, 1996 - Detroit, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
FRONT DISC BRAKE WEAR EXCESSIVELY, TURN ROTOR AND REPLACED PADS 3 TIMES. TT
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Dec 20, 1995 - Virgina Beac, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components
NOTICE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALER OVERHAULED, TO NO AVAIL, LATER BRAKES STARTED GRABBING. TT
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Oct 24, 1995 - Waterford, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper
THE CALIPERS ON THE VEHICLE GO OUT AT 36,000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
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Sep 25, 1995 - Woodbridge, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
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Jun 02, 1995 - Bayville , NJ - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE RIDING IN THE RAIN, ABS BRAKES FAILED DUE TO WATER GETTING INTO THE BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO RIGHT LANE ABRUPTLY.
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May 22, 1995 - Puyallup , WA - Hydraulic, Antilock
EQUIPPED W/ABS BRAKES; BRAKES OVER HEAT CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP, PULSATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. TT
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Mar 13, 1995 - Troy , MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS/BRAKES PULL WHEN APPLIED/VEHICLE FAILS TO STOP.
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Dec 26, 1994 - Fairfax St, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS.
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Nov 11, 1994 - San Dimas , CA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components
VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKING ON A HILL.
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