Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA
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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 9, 2023
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
13%
of 192 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
4
What this page shows
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 24 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming brake
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Brakes
Filed Mar 9, 2023
The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became spongy. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak coming from the brake line. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V152000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
NHTSA ID
11510995
Incident
Mar 7, 2023
Mileage
300,000 mi
BrakesSuspension
Filed Apr 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION DETACHED AT THE BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE DUST COVER TO PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BRAKE DUST COVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO BE REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ID
11320144
Incident
Jun 1, 2011
Mileage
140,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKING HARDWARE SEPARATED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE AFFECTED THE AXLE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V152000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 76,000.
NHTSA ID
10262028
Incident
Mar 10, 2009
Mileage
76,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 17, 2002
WHEN BRAKING LIGHTLY BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE APPLIED HARD. MECHANIC STATED THE PARK BRAKE CABLE HAD SNAPPED AND THE HOUSING AND CABLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT DISC BRAKE. NLM
NHTSA ID
8007833
Incident
Apr 15, 2002
BrakesDriver assistanceEngine
Filed Aug 13, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, AND WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THE KEY WOULD BE VERY WARM, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. NLM
NHTSA ID
894183
Incident
May 25, 2001
Brakes
Filed Apr 15, 2001
LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING UP. *MJS
NHTSA ID
785395
Incident
Apr 1, 2001
Brakes
Filed Dec 4, 2000
WHEN DEPERESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL TO RIGHT INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAN'T FINE CAUSE. *AK WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND GENTLY BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT STRONGLY. AFTER SEVERAL MILES DRIVING THE BRAKES RETURN NORMAL. *YH
NHTSA ID
875921
Incident
Apr 5, 2000
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 6, 1999
2 deaths reported
THE REAR HOUSING ON TRANSMISSION IS CRACKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, AND LINING ON THE BRAKES ARE ALL GONE, EXCEPT ON 1 BRAKE SHOE. *AK
NHTSA ID
844571
Brakes
Filed Nov 18, 1998
BOLTS HOLDING DISK BRAKE BACKING PLATE BROKE ALLOWING PLATE TO LOCK UP DISK BRAKES. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ID
700733
Incident
Nov 18, 1998
Brakes
Filed Feb 4, 1998
FRONT BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY.
NHTSA ID
529934
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+1 more
Filed Nov 18, 1997
BATTERY FAILED.
NHTSA ID
531128
BrakesTransmission
Filed Nov 10, 1997
THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS OR VIBRATES BEFORE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON JUNE 17, 1997. THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 50 MPH, THE WHOLE FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES. *SLC
NHTSA ID
818688
Incident
Jun 1, 1997
Brakes
Filed Aug 11, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ID
520915
Incident
Jul 16, 1997
Brakes
Filed Aug 1, 1997
WHILE STOP/GO TRAFFIC ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPAIRED ABS.*AK
NHTSA ID
814932
Incident
Jun 15, 1997
Brakes
Filed Apr 14, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESS WEAR OF ROTORS AND PADS, ALSO LOCKUP. *AK
NHTSA ID
810933
Incident
Apr 14, 1997
Brakes
Filed Feb 26, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPEATEDLY WARP, REQUIRE TURNING TO REMOVE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
807965
Incident
Feb 1, 1997
Brakes
Filed Feb 2, 1996
ABS BRAKES; UPON APPLYING, YOU MUST HOLD TO LEFT DUE TO STEERING PULLS VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL. (2) AREA DEALERS REALIGNED, TIRE ROTATION W/NO CHANGE. TT
NHTSA ID
978628
Brakes
Filed Oct 24, 1995
ABS SYSTEM, NOTICE NOISE COMING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, REPLACE ROTOR AND PAD ON FT/RR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
NHTSA ID
973858
Incident
Dec 5, 1994
Brakes
Filed Aug 16, 1995
Crash reported1 injury reported
ABS BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ID
483005
Incident
Aug 2, 1995
AirbagsBrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jun 27, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
485605
Incident
Jun 25, 1994
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Mar 20, 1995
Crash reported1 injury reported
POLICE VEHICLE. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, APPLIED BRAKES DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. TT
NHTSA ID
962188
Incident
Feb 11, 1995
Brakes
Filed Jan 18, 1995
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION NO REPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM NOR WILL BRAKES RELEASE. TT
NHTSA ID
958841
Incident
Sep 18, 1994
Brakes
Filed Jan 5, 1995
EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT RELEASE. *SKD
NHTSA ID
479464
Incident
Sep 1, 1994
Brakes
Filed Jan 4, 1995
Crash reported
EMERGENCY BRAKE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE SOUNDED/ROLLED DOWNHILL INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. *SD
NHTSA ID
500721
Incident
Jan 4, 1995
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