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Brake System Error

Steve_goral
Steve_goral
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Hi there,

I've been having an intermittent error message come up on the screen of my '09 MK7 Fiesta. It says Brake System Malfunction Stop Safely. It only flashes up for a second and the brakes seem to work fine, it's just started to come up almost every time now. Picture attached.

I bought the car from Hartwell Ford in Kidlington, and the bloke who sold it to me mislead me quite badly, he told me it had Air Con and also mis lead me on the extended warranty and gap insurance. It was my first car and I was just believed what he said so it was probably my own fault. I only mention this as due to this reason I'm loathed to take it to Ford as I don't really trust them not to rip me off again.

Has anyone else had this problem and how did you fix it?

Thanks in advance,

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    Hi, did you get your problem fixed as im getting the same massage on the screen now. Please help. Had it diagnosed but no codes are stored. Any ideas?

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    Have you checked the brake fluid level?

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    I'm sorry mate, I got rid of the car before I had chance to fix it.

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    Yes, i have checked brake fluid and it is all ok. Brake sensors seems to be ok too. The brakes are very good but some times this message coming up on the screen post-60904-141814763877_thumb.jpg

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    Does the handbrake symbol in the dash light up too?

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    No. The message is on for about 5 seconds and then off again. ABS light is on when the the message is seen

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    Could be a dirty ABS sensor. Is the car still under warranty?

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    Had them checked. All good. Its only coming up when i start the car.

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    Hmm tricky one. Does it happen every time you start it or occasionally?

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    Occasionally :(

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    Unless your selling or really concerned I would leave it until it starts exhibiting physical problems.

    Whilst I'm not a mechanic, I can only give you advice. From a safety point of view, id take it to Ford. If it's just a bad sensor that can be fixed. If you get hurt because the car doesn't, that's not as easily fixed.

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    Thanks but i have beet to Ford already. Nothing found.

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    Same problem here. It started with very cold weather 😞 Just few seconds after engine startup, and it disappears quickly. Car was checked in service and they told me that everything is ok.. 😞 There is enough of brake fluid and car brakes well. I am just afraid that car wont pass regular technical inspection  with such error on startup 😞

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