1990 Ford E-350 brakes problems

13 complaints (57% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 57%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components
5
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: disc: caliper
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford E-350 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Ford E-350 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Front brake fadeOpened February 10, 1999, closed September 21, 2001

Front brakes can fade

SQ99005

Loss of brake effectivenesOpened October 30, 1991, closed October 30, 1992

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EA91044

Loss of brake effectivenesOpened May 23, 1991, closed October 31, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE91077

What 1990 Ford E-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Brakes · WA

The front disc brake calipers do not retract after applying the brakes, friction from the brake pads causes the brake fluid to boil effectively resulting in no brake operation, this happens everytime the vehicle is left sitting for about a month, rust develops on the slider bars which prevents the calipers from retracting to the reset position. Nlm

Filed Sep 10, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Consumer was coming down a hill in in dry weather condition when proceeding to stop and there were no brakes .consumer was able to gradually stop vehicle before a crash.

Filed Apr 21, 1997 · Brakes · NC

Disc brakes overheat, brake fluid boils out; pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, almost caused a crash; calipers stick; garage bled brakes, replaced rotors/calipers.

Filed Apr 8, 1997 · Brakes · AR

Antilock brakes failed.

Filed Mar 18, 1997 · Brakes · OR

Brake hose failed.

Filed Jan 2, 1997 · Brakes · IL

During normal driving the brakes rusted and froze in a locked position, when the brakes where applied vehicle started to pull to the right and started smoking before going off the road. Please describe details.

Filed Dec 23, 1996 · Brakes · MI

Near complete brake failure due to the brakes hanging up and overheating to the extent that there is a loss of stopping power, guide pins rusting could be the cause.

Filed Aug 27, 1996 · Brakes · OH

Brakes failed twice due brake fluid expanding out the top of the reservoir, causing right front wheel to smoke.

Filed Apr 18, 1996 · Brakes · CA

Antilock brakes failed.

Filed Nov 21, 1995 · Brakes · CA

Brakes fail when riding in hilly area, resulting in fading of the pedal, due to overheating of the brake system, replaced metal components in the calipers. Tt

Questions about the 1990 Ford E-350 brakes

Does the 1990 Ford E-350 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford E-350, 57% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford E-350 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford E-350 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford E-350 have bad brakes?

The Ford E-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (34 complaints), 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).