Dt: the contact owned a 1991 ford f150. He stated that the ABS brakes malfunctioned. Needed to replace the ABS sensor in the differential unit and the ABS module control. The total cost to repair them was more than $1200.00. The ford mechanic told contact that this was a known problem for the ABS in a ford to fail.
1991 Ford F-150 brakes problems
25 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: drum2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Conventional2
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
- Antilock1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford F-150 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Loss of brake effectivenes
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EA91044
Loss of brake effectivenes
There is no summary currently available
PE91077
What 1991 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs light on instrument remains illuminated. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. Consumer has replaced brake system with the exception of brake lines, and this action has failed to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Abs anti-lock brake light stays on and brakes grab when wet.
When rear brakes are applied vehicle bounces up and down. Also brakes have a very erratic response.dealers replaced rear brake linings, but problem remains.
When driving the truck in damp or cool wheather the brakes grab and they lock up.
When releasing the emergency brake, the force of the spring separates solder from the circuit board of interval governor , causing an electric short in the windshield wiper harness.
When driving on wet pavement or ice the rear anti-lock brakes lock up when the vehicle is in 4 wheel drive.
When applying the ABS brakes in wet and dry weather the brakes lock up .
In inclement weather the rear brakes lock up/grab. * ak
Front brakes lock up in inclement weather.
Questions about the 1991 Ford F-150 brakes
Does the 1991 Ford F-150 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Ford F-150, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford F-150 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford F-150 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad brakes?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2013 (363 complaints), 2014 (346 complaints) and 2016 (341 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford F-150 problems
Fuel system 153Electrical 50Engine 17Tires 14Transmission 13Acceleration 9Body 8Steering 6Seats 5Airbags 4Suspension 4Seat belts 3Visibility 2Locks 1
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