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465 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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Replying to: illustrator5 (Sep 17, 2009 4:03 pm) This should not be acceptable in any way shape or form. My next car will be either a Subaru Forester or Honda CR-V. Enough of this ..... I wonder if the Tarus X was a change because of all the problems with Freestyle! How can you go three model years with rear brake issues and no fix?
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Replying to: illustrator5 (Sep 27, 2009 2:02 pm) http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm is the website |
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Replying to: desertracer954 (Aug 08, 2008 11:50 am) http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
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Replying to: illustrator5 (Sep 28, 2009 12:26 pm)
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Replying to: summewe (Sep 28, 2009 12:38 pm) I filed a complaint with the nhtsa which is www.nhtsa.gov about this being a safety issue that maybe if enough freestyle owners filed they would light a fire under Ford. Alan Mulally was just on CBS Good Morning this past Sunday saying how Ford is turning their business around yadah yadah! I am writing him a letter about this with the whole story!! Do not contact the customer service center they will just blow you off. I am assuming Mulally is at ford headquarters in Dearborn so.... The more we all scream about this issue maybe we will be heard....makes me wonder what CHANGES they made on the Tarus X!!
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Replying to: illustrator5 (Sep 29, 2009 11:48 am) My calipers were good and so are the front brakes. i had requested a radiator flush and they said it tested good and factory recommendations wasn't until 100K or to retest every so often. I will post the name of the brakes etc when I get it back tonight...maybe this will help others. Pattie 
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Replying to: teachymomo2 (Jan 02, 2009 12:11 pm) I am getting my second set of rear brakes and now rotors in 34K in 4 years! needless to say I am NOT happy with Ford...filed a complaint with the NHSTA and the state of WI lemon law. People need to scream and raise hell about this!! Models 2005 thru 7 have an issue with rear brake wear! An independent shop is trying a different type of brake shoe to see if this works better...will post later check this list pattie
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Replying to: illustrator5 (Oct 01, 2009 12:01 pm) The guy said that it "looked" like whoever replaced them before put fronts on the backs. I thought quick enough to get the pads from him, but I'm dump founded on how to find out if that was the case. Here are all the numbers on the pads, anyone else have any suggestions? Bosch, KF 6008, 0204, 207464, then there is 211.7 on 2 of them and 215.7 on the other two. This was our last Ford, between my wife and me, it was our 6th, and we've NEVER had problems with them like this one. We are waiting a Throttle Body to come in so it can be replaced. The part is back ordered until December. We can at least drive it, for the moment. |
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| I am tired of reading about how Ford continues to ignore this issue. There is no recall just a TSB. Brakes wearing out at 15K to 20K miles is NOT "normal". My expert mechanic (X-Ford and certified) looked at my 2005 Freestyle "premature" brake wear. The problem is clearly a design flaw. Also, being the same platform and sharing brake parts, the 500 has the same problem but usually goes longer to 30K miles which consumers and so-called "mechanics" just accept as normal. This is analagous to a doctor who doesn't know what's wrong with you but just keeps prescribing medicine and charging you for the office visit. It appears the caliper is not built to correct specs, allowing the piston to push the pad too far and into a cocked or jammed position, wearing and eventually scoring the rotor.. This does not allow the piston to return to its original position (when you let up on the brake pedal) thus causing drag and the premature pad wear (12-15K miles). The unique (flawed?)design requires the pistons to turn into the cylinder and requires using a special tool when replacing pads. On the 500, the pins could also "freeze" as a result of the piston problem. In my 2005, according to my expert, the piston traveled ALL THE WAY OUT but luckily the cylinder did not leak. If it had leaked, that brake would fail and the balance system should still allow you to brake but possibly causing loss of control like to a woman with kids in the car. Ford and their dealers have virtually ignored the situation and deny any problem (too few cars to worry about). Whatever happened to their Customer Satisfaction Program? My expert says the only preventive step is to replace the pads BEFORE they wear to this point or the same problem will occur as it has for MANY other owners. Its much cheaper to replace pads than calipers and rotors. Ford will do nothing on a car being phased out, although there have been recall notices on the 500 since they are keeping them. But the two cars SHARE all the brake parts so the 500 forum will be getting much bigger. | |
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Replying to: illustrator5 (Sep 17, 2009 4:03 pm) The fix is simple - spend a little more money and buy rotors that are slotted and drilled - therefore remain far cooler. In fact I never replace rotors on any car that are not slotted and drilled. Also use ceramic pads that are almost always guaranteed for life. Sure it will cost you a few hundred more bucks for this kind of upgrade, and I'd agree it is Ford's fault, but it's well worth it for every car you own whenever you replace the rotors. And in the end costs less than your pathetic effort of your endlessly complaining, and less than buying a Subaru.
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