1997 Ford E-150 brakes problems

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Brakes · 172,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford e-150. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle failed to stop properly, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was not destroyed and the crash caused no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the ABS controller failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 172,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Brakes · 58,163 miles · MA

The brake lines have failed in three separate locations over the past 6 months. Fortunately, it has not resulted in any accidents. No confidence in the brake lines on this van.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Brakes · 104,700 miles · NY

Brakes lines burst and brakes on van failed. All the brake lines are rotted and have to be replaced.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Brakes · PA

Dt: the contact owns a 1997 ford e150. All of the brake fluid was lost through the rear brake lines. The mechanic described it as corroded, rusted lines. The consumer reported having no problems prior to this incident. He noticed this today.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · PA · crash

Approximately every 15,000 to 20,000 miles I need to replace the front rotors and pads. The rotors are badly warpped. The dealer replaced the calipers, but that did not help. The rear drums are original equipment and has little wear. I have paid to have the rear drums adjusted regularly, in an attempt to improve the longevity of the front breaks. I have about 140,000 miles on the car and replace the front brakes 7 or 8 times. I did have one accident due to poor breaking, and the next day needed to replace the front pads and rotors.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Brakes · OH

The parking cable was designed too short, and was installed incorrectly.

Filed Aug 4, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

While backing up into parking space,when I stepped on brake pedal, the brakes did not grab. It seemed like the van started to accelerate. I squeezed brake pedal very hard and I heard ABS clicking. I still didn't stop so I had to shift car into park. This happened twice to me. The first time was about 3 months earlier.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Brakes · GA

This is to report a continual problem I have had with this van. It is not uncommon. I have talked to over 30 ford van owners with similar complaints. Front brakes develop an incurable "shimmy" and premature wear causing minor drivability problems and also excessive rear brake wear. In my case, rear brakes were prematurely worn to the point that ABS engaged and created further "pulsing". This has been explained as ford problem with calipers to ford problem with ABS on late model vans. Ford refuses to acknowledge possibility of a problem. Five brake repairs in 30,000 miles would indicate the possibility exists and is also dangerous. Have you had any complaints similar to this one?

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Brakes · AK

Tried to stop and vehicle went through intersection. After several brake attempts the brakes worked again. Happens when vehicle sits in rain for several hours. This is about the 10th time this has happened.

Filed Mar 15, 2000 · Brakes · NY

While traveling at any speed and when depressing the brake pedal, steering wheel would sway left to right, causing consumer to fight with steering wheel. Dealer has been notified. Consumer wants to be reimbursed for the repairs, but dealer says that there is nothing they can do. *ak