NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
22 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentPower Train
HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ONE 1, MAKES A TICKING NOISE. SL…
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HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ONE 1, MAKES A TICKING NOISE. SLIDING DOOR GETS HARD TO CLOSE. GAS TANK, HAVE TO TURN CAP SLOWLY SO GAS AIR WILL LEAK OUT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS THEN GOES OUT.
NHTSA ODI #10070101
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES SQUEAL - VERY LOUDLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. THE REAR SHOES ARE BRAND NEW. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THE FACT THAT THE SQUEAL CANNOT BE MADE TO GO AWAY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU HAVE HEARD …
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BRAKES SQUEAL - VERY LOUDLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. THE REAR SHOES ARE BRAND NEW. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THE FACT THAT THE SQUEAL CANNOT BE MADE TO GO AWAY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU HAVE HEARD OF A FIX OR A RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #759445
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPYING BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881398
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULIC BRAKES: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS…
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ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULIC BRAKES: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS NOT FUNCTIONING FULLY/REAR BRAKES MAKE GRINDING NOISES. EXHAUST SYSTEM: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS DUE TO BROKEN HOSE BETWEEN EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY AND INTAKE MANIFOLD/O2 SENSOR REPLACED DUE TO TROUBLE CODES.
NHTSA ODI #738433
Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP. ALSO, PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, AND BRAKES WILL PULSATE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #859261
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 1999
Air BagsElectrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847424
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
REAR BRAKE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AT AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. RELEASING OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS TO EXTEND BEYOND THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONAL RANGE, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED …
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REAR BRAKE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AT AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. RELEASING OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS TO EXTEND BEYOND THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONAL RANGE, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PROCEDURALLY THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #707159
Mileage unknown · May 12, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, BRAKES TO FAILED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP TIME AFTER TIME, AND DEALERS CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835632
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 1998
Exterior LightingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #830484
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES MAKE UNNECESSARY GRINDING & SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT CONDITION WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827474
NHTSA investigations
5EA00014 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
Opened May 22, 2000 · Closed Jan 4, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
PERIODIC EXPOSURE TO LIQUID GASOLINE MAY RESULT IN EXTRACTION OF ANTIDEGRADANTS FROM THE SUBJECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.HOSES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF ANTIDEGRADANTS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN AREAS OF HIGH STRAIN.FUEL MAY SPRAY OR DRIP FROM CRACKED VENT HOSES FOLLOWING TANK FILL.STARTING AT JOB#1 1998 MY (CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS VEHICLES) AND JOB#1 1999 MY (FEDERAL EMISSIONS VEHICLES), THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE COMPOSITION CHANGED FROM NITRILE RUBBER HOSES WITH CHLOROPRENE RUBBER COVERS (NBR/CR) TO FLUOROCARBON RUBBER HOSES WITH AN OUTER LAYER BLEND OF NBR/PVC.THE CHANGES WERE MADE TO IMPROVE HYDRACARBON RESISTANCE FOR COMPLAINCE WITH NEW EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.THE MODIFIED HOSES ARE ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY MORE RESISTANT TO DEGRADATION AND CRACKING.IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 2, 2001, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE IN AFFACTED VEHICLES.FORD WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON OR ABOUT THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2001 TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO DEALERS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE WITH THE LATEST DESIGN LEVER PART.
PE99077 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
Opened Dec 28, 1999 · Closed May 22, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99015 · Fuel Rail Hose Fitting Leakage
Opened Jun 29, 1999 · Closed Apr 18, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT COVERS 1993-1998 MERCURY VILLAGER AND NISSAN QUEST MINIVANS.THESE TWO MINIVANS SHARE A COMMON BODY PLATFORM AND POWER TRAIN.BASED ON THE LOW NUMBER OF REPORTED INCIDENTS AND THE ABSENCE OF A DEMONSTRABLE FAILURE TREND, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ENGINEERING CLOSING REPORT EA99-015 FOR DETAILS.
PE99013 · Fuel Rail Hose Fitting Leakage
Opened Feb 9, 1999 · Closed Jun 29, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998, ODI HAS RECEIVED SEVEN COMPLAINTS OF FUEL ODOR OR LEAKAGE IN 1994 THROUGH 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER VEHICLES.FOUR OF THE LEAKS HAVE BEEN TRACED TO A SHORT SECTION OF HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE TO THE REAR OF THE FUEL RAIL.INFORMAITON CONTAINED IN THE REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE, WITH SEVERAL OWNERS ALLEGING MULTIPLE DEALER SERVICE REPAIRS.ADVANCED COMPRESSION SET IS EVIDENT IN A HOSE REMOVED FROM THE MOST RECENT COMPLAINT VEHICLE.
EA96005 · Battery Explosions
Opened May 30, 1996 · Closed May 29, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.
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