Hose to blame?

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WHEN will Ford admit the same brake-hose problem exists on the Falcon as well as the Territory? The two front hoses failed on my 2004 Falcon at Christmas. The reasons given by Ford -- time in service, along with frequent cornering at full lock -- don't ring true. My vehicle is a family car that has had normal use and still the brakes failed. Ford may not consider the safety of my family important, but I do. Today I have replaced the rear brake hoses at my own cost before they also fail.

Answered by CarsGuide

9 April 2009

Carsguide.com.au

FORD has recalled all Territorys built between February 1, 2004, and December 31, 2008, to replace the front brake hoses, so that's a positive move that we applaud. Hopefully, they will follow up with a similar recall on the Falcon. Ford has already recalled the Falcon sedan to replace rear brake hoses, so you shouldn't have had to pay to replace them. We still believe there is a problem with the Falcon's front brake hoses that hasn't been addressed.

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