Downhill grade applied brakes, vehicle began shaking along with steering wheel. As brakes were pumped shaking became worse to where began to loose control. Same thing on return trip. Braking works fine on level terrain. Situation was very frightning. Took vehicle to ford dealer who stated that if the symptoms cannot be replicated in the shop they will not be able to diagnose the problem. They asked if the asb light came on. I responed that I was too busy trying to gain control of the vehicle to notice. They suggested I try to repeat the situation to determine if the asb light comes on and if it does bring the vehicle to the dealer shop.
1999 Ford Econoline brakes complaints
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Rear brake caliper boots replaced, splitting.
The steering shaft lower sector failed causing noise.
When applying the brakes at a high speed vehicle wanders to the right. Vehicle pulls to the left when braking at highway speeds. Engine recently replaced for the second time , due to oil leaks out of the head gasket.both times the engine was replaced with a brand new one. Vehicle still not repaired. *ak.et.
4-wheel disc brakes failed to stop vehicle when the brakes were applied, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership indicated to owner brakes met required specifications after being bled. Owner felt master cylinder was not working properly for brakes. The brakes felt mushy when driven off lot.
Brake pads "burned" and rotors warped on a 1999 ford econoline. Vehicle has 14930 miles on it of which over 12000 miles has been freeway long distance with minimal brake useage. The vehicle which is rated for 8 passengers with luggage, and for heavy duty trailer towing has never been driven with any heavy loads. All long distance driving with 1 or 2 passengers and light luggage only. Nonetheless ford customer service and the ford dealer insist this is normal and does not represent a safety hazard and that ford has no responsibility in this regard. I believe that ford has the responsibility to at replace the shoddy parts that they used initially, to forewarn customers that they will very likely require costly brake work at very short intervals, and that even careful drivers can not make it to the first scheduled maintenance without seriously damaging the original equipment brakes. I shudder to think of the danger to occupants of fully loaded econolines used on a daily heavy duty basis. The brakes under those circumstances would seem unlikely to last more than a few thousand miles.
Vehicle was parked in driveway with the parking brake on, and it rolled down the driveway. The dealer has been notified.
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