Speed control switch on brake master cylinder caught on fire. Damage limited to switch which was unplugged after failure. Subsequently, brake fluid has leaked out of master cylinder at switch plug resulting in corrosion of brake parts including brake master cylinder and brake booster. Brakes are now malfunctioning resulting spongy pedal and left front caliper grabbing abruptly and locking up causing loss of control of vehicle while braking when driving on any roads in any condition. The leaking fluid has caused corrosion and failure of various parts including mounts for electrical connectors and possibly electrical connectors and wiring.
1995 Ford F-150: soft or spongy brake pedal
5 of the 626 complaints about the 1995 Ford F-150 describe soft or spongy brake pedal.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Soft or spongy brake pedal by model year
What owners say
Front brakes are spongy, pulsating, and produce excessive brake dust.
W/rear ABS brakes; brakes fail to respond to pedal travel. Robert stevens ford replaced brake components w/failure of spongy brakes returned immediately.
Abs, brake failure lockup at any speed, after driving experience soft pedal. Tt
Vehicles ABS braking is operating erratically with soft pedal very difficult to stop and a poopping sound occured at one point. Tt
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 spongy pedal
Is soft or spongy brake pedal a common problem on the 1995 Ford F-150?
5 of 626 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford F-150 (1%) mention soft or spongy brake pedal. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
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 48Brake failure 24No deployment 22Pulling 22Tire blowout 19Fuel leak 15Grinding brakes 10Fuel pump 8Oil consumption 8Power steering loss 7Transmission failure 6Ball joint 5
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