Rear brake system failed due to contaminated (dirty) brake fluid.
1993 Ford E-150 brakes problems
10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Foundation components2
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Fluid1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford E-150 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford E-150 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Ford E-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front brakes jerk, vehicle pulls to right when applied. Happens constantly. Took to dealer 4 times for repairs & was unable to locate problem. Dealer had vehicle under warranty & tecnical service bulletin. Would not repair when vehicle out of warranty.
While driving the vehicle one can hear the brakes dragging against the rotors. The rotors were replaced in 4/96 with about 18,000 miles on vehicle because of warping. The rotors have become warped again and need replacing with about 28, 000 miles. Rotors have not bee replaced this time.
When applying the ABS brakes at speeds of 30 to 40mph, the vehicle shakes. Cause unknown.
When applying the brakes, vehicle brakes failed. Please describe.
Brake failure.
Rear brake line that runs across rear axle was worn out by a bracket on back of axle, causing the line to break, resulting in rear brake failure.
W/front ABS brakes; brake pedal will fade while applying at any speed and has done so (3) times. Please describe details.
Brake hose not long enough to permit suspension travel when wheels are turned hard, causing brake fluid to leak from hoses.
Brakes failed, equipped with ABS brakes. Tt
Questions about the 1993 Ford E-150 brakes
Does the 1993 Ford E-150 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford E-150, 14% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Ford E-150 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford E-150 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford E-150 have bad brakes?
The Ford E-150 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (26 complaints), 1995 (20 complaints) and 1997 (18 complaints).
Other 1993 Ford E-150 problems
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