1990 Ford Econoline brakes problems

14 complaints (47% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 47%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
6
Foundation components
5
Foundation components: disc: caliper
3
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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200k+

Ford Econoline brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1990 Ford Econoline owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Brakes · MI

Brake pedal is going straight to the floor.only able to bear down and use the emergency brakes to stop.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Dec 29, 1998 · Brakes · UN

Anti-iock brakes failed. Yh

Filed Feb 20, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Brakes overheated and lost power on occasion. Recall on other models however this vehicle did not qualify for recall.

Filed Nov 5, 1997 · Brakes · NY · fire

Brake calipers froze causing pads to overheat and caught on fire.

Filed Oct 16, 1997 · Brakes · TX

Brakes: when driving down the highway everything is fine. Attempted to use the brakes and had to push pedal completely to the floor like there were no brakes at all. Had to use the emergency brake in order to stop.

Filed Apr 9, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Owner has ABS brakes, while driving brakes go out. Also, there was a recall for this problem, but his vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed Mar 18, 1997 · Brakes · WI

After driving for an hour at the speed of 35 to 40 MPH the fluid starts to boil which causes the brakes to fail. Please describe details.

Filed Feb 28, 1997 · Brakes · IL

While driving brakes froze up in a locked position, the vehicle pulled itself to the side of the road and started smoking. This was a second request.

Filed Jan 2, 1997 · Brakes · IL

Caliper slide rails rusted.

Filed Dec 11, 1996 · Brakes · IL

Caliper slide rails rusted/froze in a locked position, causing vehicle to pull to the right.

Questions about the 1990 Ford Econoline brakes

Does the 1990 Ford Econoline have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford Econoline, 47% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford Econoline brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford Econoline brakes?

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

What year does the Ford Econoline have bad brakes?

The Ford Econoline model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (29 complaints), 1995 (28 complaints) and 1996 (20 complaints).