Upon separation of the left front flexible brake line, a complete and instantaneous brake failure occurred. The secondary brake system (rear ABS drum brakes) was ineffective even though the rear half of the brake master cylinder reservoir was properly serviced. No brake warning light had illuminated prior to the primary brake failure to indicate any problem existed with the secondary (rear) brakes. How can a modern dual brake system fail completely with no prior indication of problems. The dealer replaced the flexible brake line and stated "it works fine" but no brake warning system components or rear brake components were replaced.
1995 Ford F-150: brake failure
24 of the 626 complaints about the 1995 Ford F-150 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Abs brake failure.
Original brakes on vehicle failed to work after being applied. Brake pedal went to the floor without warning. Owner checked brakes, and noticed brake pad lining had separated from metal backing plate & had fallen off. Brake pads still had 1/4in of pad left on each brake. Brake piston went out due to nothing to push against. Abs brakes are on the rear brakes. *ak all four front brake pads were replaced. Upon removing the right side caliper, the brake lining fell off too.
Consumer was driving approximately 35 MPH when another vehicle pulled out in front of him made an ilegal left turn, causing a rearend collision at 35mph, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Consumer also experienced ABS brake failure.
Brake failure causes brake to lock up,pull to the side and make control of vehicle extremly difficult, brakes heat up (smelled burning), dealer replaced calipers, front disc brakes, resurfaced rotors but problems still exist.
Abs brakes failed causing tires to lock up, truck shakes/vibrates.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, brakes fade away/extended stopping distance, causing the consumer to run through a stop sign, after pumping the brakes 10- 15 times the consumer noticed feeling in the brakes due to an internal leak in the master cylinder.
While driving experienced ABS brake failure, ABS light appeared then brake pedal became very hard..
Turned the corner, touched the ABS brakes and the brakes failed, vehicle threw him over and went up a bank, safety belts did not lock, air bag did not deploy.
Abs brake failure, driving at speed 15 MPH on wet road surface, applied brakes, pedal became soft and brakes locked up, impact 12:00 position.
Abs brake failure, when applied brakes experiences vibration in the front end and pedal fades.
Service bulletins that may apply
- 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
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in resolving...
- A shudder / vibration and / or squealing heard while braking - revised front brake lining
- Subject regarding on-vehicle caliper-mount lathe machining setup procedures
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Ford F-150 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Ford F-150?
24 of 626 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford F-150 (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford F-150?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 96ABS 67Adaptive cruise 48No deployment 22Pulling 22Tire blowout 19Fuel leak 15Grinding brakes 10Fuel pump 8Oil consumption 8Power steering loss 7Transmission failure 6Ball joint 5Spongy pedal 5
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