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Replying to: freealfas (Feb 08, 2008 8:14 pm)
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I bought my 2006 FS used with 17,900 miles on it, and the dealer selling it replaced the rear pads and rotors as part of the deal. Now, at 30,900 miles (a scant 13,000 miles later), when having it lubed, I was told that it was down to metal to metal (although I heard or felt nothing). Fortunately, Ford replaced the pads and rotors under the warranty extension. My question is whether there is a technical fix -- in the form of better pads for the rear brakes -- or am I destined to replace them every year or so? I do almost all stop-and-go, stop sign, frequent stop light driving (have never had any problems with brake pads before) and cannot change the driving conditions. So, let's say the guy behind the wheel and the design of the braking system are constants. Is there a better pad?
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I have read through manay of the posts here and while some do not see this as an issue, most agree otherwise. What my question relates to is what exactly did Ford do by just replacing the defective parts? My car was purchased new with 8,000+ miles on it- dealer demo. Before the first year was even close to being up- my car made the worst grinding noises and I took it down to the dealer 3 times. They just told me that I was crazy- as they could not duplicate the problem. The day after I brought the car home from the 4th visit- the technician noted significant wear on the rear brakes- so I called them and asked them to go over this especially since I had already brought it down there for three previous appointments and they noticed NOTHING. Of couse they could not and gave me a rate for what the repairs would cost me- they claimed that it was due to my driving. I called the general manager- who is a good friend, and went through my plight. He was not at all amused with his service department. Less than a day later, I get the letter from Ford regarding the rear brakes. Realizing that I was not completely crazy, I called the dealer again. This time they pretended that they knew nothing about the letters or the fact that the car had just been there for the same problem. The car was fixed, but within the last three months, I have been noticing the drag again. So I took it back down to the dealer- they could not duplicate the problem- which is no surprise. So what happens if this becomes an issue again? My car will be out of warranty in less than 5,000 miles. This fix was no fix. 
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Replying to: bobw3 (Feb 09, 2008 6:08 pm) 
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Nov 18, 2007 6:37 pm) 
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Replying to: kpevav (Mar 21, 2008 3:40 am)
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Replying to: fordwrench (Apr 20, 2008 4:58 am) |
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Replying to: fordwrench (Apr 20, 2008 4:58 am) |
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Replying to: kpevav (May 15, 2008 1:41 am)
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Replying to: fordwrench (Apr 20, 2008 4:58 am) Also, is there and estimated "ratio" of cars that experience this problem? I guess what I want to know is if all 2005,2006's have brake issues, or 1 in 5, or 1 in 50, etc. Thanks for your insight.
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