Ford E-150 premature wear problems

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the lower ball joints were causing premature wearing of the tires. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front end springs were completely fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there were no active recalls regarding the failure and declined to provide a remedy to resolve the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 05/05/14

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 16,354 miles · NY

With less than 12,000 miles the left front brakes locked up...no warning lights came on... Brake pads burnt to a crisp...warped rotors and calipers...had to get work done by other than ford...2006..or could drive it !!!! Ford failed to pay under their warranty... Have had howling in rear end ??? Since new...ford can't repair, they tried three times... Then said they would have a district ford rep look at it...failed to do so until after warranty ran out... Unable to use the esp warranty anywhere but a ford dealership... Like I want to take it back to the same people that can't fix it !!!!

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · CA

Dt: consumer stated the front brake rotors wore out and warped all the time. They were eating the brake pads up. The rotors warped within the first 5, 000 miles of usage. They were changed, and the problem recurred. Consumer found on the internet that there was a special pad for this problem, but he could not get any of these pads. Dealer inspected the front brakes, and said they could not find the cause of the problem. The rotors had to be changed twice, and were turned once, but they warped again. Consumer noticed that vehicle vibrated at about 5, 000 miles, and at 6000-7000 miles the vehicle was taken in.

Filed May 21, 2003 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · IL

The vehicle experienced excessive brake pad wear.

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Brakes, Tires · FL

Front rotors warp, and continuously had to have rotors changed every two to four months, causing tires to wear out. Please provide any further information.

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 May 24, 1999 · Brakes · MO

Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing, also, the ABS light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 2, 1999 · Brakes · TX

While driving at 45 to 50 MPH applied brakes which were hard, locked up. There was a loud noise coming from the brakes. Brake pads had to to be changed due to premature wearing of brake pads and rotors. Vehicle has been in shop off and on about 12 times.

Filed Nov 20, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Front brake rotors warped due to excessive heat.

Filed Feb 12, 1996 · Brakes · OH

Rotors and front pads replaced (6) times over a period of (18) months. Pads wear resulting in vibration. Please describe details. Tt