Issue ID | 204434 |
Internal NHTSA # | 856822 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 10/02/00 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on road heard a noise under the center of the floorboard when applying brakes. Pulled vehicle into the driveway, checked under the hood, and saw smoke from the center of engine towards the firewall. Pulled vehicle up on ramps, and the brake pedal went straight to the floor. Found brake fluid leaking on the catalytic converter. Contacted dealer, had vehicle towed. Dealer said that the brake line, to the right front flex hose from the junction block, had rusted and broke. Also, mentioned that the rear brake lines were rusted. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CINCINATI, OH |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5144SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/06/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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