Efod transmission - 3rd one currently installed, along with second control module. Radiator separated at tank side joints causing leaks. Idler and tension pulleys failed. Tires were originally firestones- two high speed blowouts before it became national news. Replaced A/C compressor in first year of ownership. Second clock mech. Installed in steeering wheel, caused loss of airbag, horn, cruise control when it went out both times. Replaced u-joints. Front brake rotors warp every 20,000 miles. Replaced failed mass air sensor and coolant temp. Sensor. Replaced cruise control module.
1994 Ford F-150: rotors or pads wearing out early
13 of the 674 complaints about the 1994 Ford F-150 describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
I have had problems with the brake system until I had them replaced in may 1996, now I have just been informed that the same problem is occuring with the rotors warping and the pads wearing, this is the third set of brake pads and will be the second set of rotors, there is no warning I took my truck in to have the tires rotated and they said the rotors can not even be turned, they are under spec and the pads are not down to metal but need to be replaced. I have owned alot of cars and I have never let the brakes go until I needed to turn rotors much less replace them, twice. I don't understand why the brake system is not recalled as a safety recall. Please let me know if I have a recourse for the second replacement of these rotors.
Warped rotors, causing brakes to shudder/vibrate; also replaced pads/drums.
Premature wear of front brake rotors/pads, causing front brakes to pulsate/vibrate.
Intermittent brake failure due to warped rotors, failed pads.
Replaced front rotor/caliper/pad worn in less then 30,000miles due to caliper locking up, result pulling to the right and left, replaced part doing it again. *
Abs: front rotors warping approximately every 4,000 miles; whole vehicle severely vibrates; all speeds. Tt
Vehicles ABS system front rotors warp prematurely and caused severe vibration and shaking.owner has replaced 4 times. Tt
Experiencing brake pulsating and overheating. Tt the brakes on this vehicle are overheating in normal driving conditions, the brakes fade also rotor warpage, on 7-5-95 with 10568 miles consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake pulsation, the dealer then machined the rotors, also brake pull after picking up the truck but drovr the truck some time to give the pads time to break in to the machined rotors, a dog jumped in front of vehicle consumer tried to make a panic stop and vehicle pulled into other lane, vehicle went back to dealer and pads were replaced, this has happened on several occasions.
The front brake rotors have had to be turned at least 3 times, the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are applied because of warped rotors. Tt
Abs brakes when applied brakes will grab due to possible rotors warping. Please describe details. Tt
Brakes grind/vehicle pulls to the right when braking, causing premature wear on brake drums/pad/calipers and rotors.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and...
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994...
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Ford F-150 premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1994 Ford F-150?
13 of 674 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford F-150 (2%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 79Adaptive cruise 53ABS 40Airbag light 33No deployment 30Fuel leak 30Fuel pump 21Brake failure 20Tire blowout 20Pulling 18Wipers 13Stalling 8Fuel smell 7Grinding brakes 6Headlights 6Jerking 5Overheating 5
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