1992 Ford Aerostar Brakes Problems

“Owner was going at approximately 45 MPH. Owner applied the brakes and the brakes went to the floor. Owner says that the front right brake hose line popped right off. Causing the vehicle to lose all brake pressure preventing the vehicle from stopping. Provide further details.”

“On friday, january 5, 2001, I was coming home on the 101 freeway when suddenly a truck cut in front of me. All I could do was slam on my brakes and I could feel something was pulling the car back, when I pushed the gas pedal the car had a hard time accelerating. This really scared me because I was on the 101 and 23 intersection. I had no way of pulling to the side of the road. I could smell something was burning really bad because I had to roll down my windows. I looked at the dash board and everything was normal. …”

“Right side front connector to brake flexible line broke off. Dealer said left side was ready to go and both were replaced. The major problem I see was that I had no braking save for the emergency brake. The rear brakes failed also and independent mechanics have told me that I should have only lost the front brakes due to the redundant brake cylinder system. However, the Ford service manager said this was normal if you lost one line. If that's the case, this is a severe safety hazard that should be addressed. I contacted Ford motor co. For technical advice and to report a possible flaw. …”

“In the last year both of the front brake lines have ruptured, leaving us with no brakes. The ruptures occurred at low speeds ar when putting the van into drive. Only this prevented us from the potential of serious injury. Ford tells me that there has been on recall on this and I am left wondering if this will continue to occur. Mechanics that fixd the car both said this was a Ford defect because they have never seen this type of failure before and this was abnormal. My wife will no longer drive the car.....what recourse do we have and is this a problem with these vehicles?”

“When driving and trying to use the turning signal it doesn't work and the back up lamp isn't working either. Also, heater malfunctioned, and the red brake light and the yellow anti- brake light stays on. Consumer had just brought the vehicle back from repair shop for a recall service, and the consumer is having all of types of problems with vehicle.”