1997 Ford F-150: brake failure

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Brakes · 184,000 miles · MS

1. Spontaneous brake failure. Pedal went to floor. 10-20-2020 2. Spontaneous skidding on wet pavement and loss of braking control. 2nd incident 0n 10-23-20.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Brakes · 94,599 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the brakes failed while reversing from a driveway. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle came to a stop. The failure was contributed to a defective brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 94,599.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway at 3 MPH, when the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor. An independent repair shop determined the brake line had rusted and exploded. Updated 10/4/2006 -

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · 66,206 miles · OH

Dt: the contact 's vehicle had a brake line failure on the rear brake line. This happened on 10-04-05. He was driving on the interstate when he had to stop suddenly. He reported having no warning prior to this , such as a light coming on in the car. The brakes were not making any kind of noises. The brake pedal went to the floor. He pulled off of the road. He smelled brake fluid, and it was leaking from the steel brake line that is mounted on the rear axle housing. The brake line seemed unusually corroded. He takes very good care of the car and the car is stored properly. He has a lot of experience with vehicles, and has never seen anything like this. Also, t the gas tank was suspended by two metal straps. The rear strap was severely corroded. The gas tank was laying on the skid plate. Usually, there was about one inch clearance between the tank and skid plate. He was afraid that this may cause a gas leak from the gas tank .

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · VA

1. Driving 5 MPH along smooth dirt lane 2. Rusted brake line ruptured, causing total brake failure 3. Towed truck to mechanic for brake line replacement, old part is available.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Brakes · 76,199 miles · NJ

Dt: consumer states that the brakes went out with no warning. Dealer said that one section of the brake line had rotted out because it was wet. Consumer states that it's always wet and he lives in a salt air environment. *jb the consumer's main concern is that the fuel line was not replaced with an improved fuel line. Instead it was replaced with the same line that failed.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Brakes · 59,890 miles · FL

Loss of brakes due to brake line rupturing caused by rust.

Filed Feb 1, 2005 · Brakes · LA

While braking the pedal went to the floor on more than one occasion. The problem repeated itself on its own. Driver lifted up the hood, and noticed that fluid was leaking from ABS braking modular. This caused sparks from the master cylinder. Driver will contact a mechanic for an appointment. *ak on second call. The original problem was intermittent cruise control operation about 1 year prior to this complaint. About 3 or 4 months ago the fuse on the circuit containing the scds blew. Replaced fuses about 2 times. The first time the fuse lasted several weeks. The second one did not last long. Then left fuse out. Next time was under hood and replaced fuse saw spark at scds and fuse blew again. Along with this problem the ABS warning light was coming on on the dash and staying on. After disconnecting the scds the ABS warning light went out. The crusie control still worked for a short period of time after disconnecting the scds electrical connector.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · VA

Ford f 150 safety issue. *bf the motor was replaced on 08/14/03 and died by 03/01/04. Two months after the vehicle was purchased, the odometer stopped at 69k miles, the engine locked up, the brakes went out due to caliper pin falling out and the engine was replaced. Six months later the fly wheel consumed three starters and the engine locked up again. *sc

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Brakes · 83,500 miles · MI

Break failure ford 1997 f150 VIN. [xxx]. The vehicle had been parked for about 45 min. Before starting out, I drove to a stop sign (about 200 ft) when the brakes were applied (10-15 MPH) nothing happened, I used booth feet on the petal and applied all the force I could to slow down and it took about 75 ft to stop. I went to a side street and parked with engine off, checked the break fluid it was full. Took truck to nearest repair shop for check out. Truck was parked for about 10 min. With engine off when mechanic started it and tested brakes they were working at that time (ABS light was on). Took truck to ford dealer in oscoda michigan ( zubek auto sales 511 state st, oscoda mi. 989‑739‑3261) after checking it out they found a bad ABS sensor, they did not have any idea why I had no brakes. But they had another f150 in their shop that had a complete brake failure that they could not find the problem, they have had technicians from ford (detroit) look at the truck and they dont know what is wrong. Updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Brakes · VA · crash

While depressing the brakes at 45 MPH brakes failed. Vehicle continued to move and a grind noise was heard. Somehow, vehicle flipped over.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · OH

1997 ford pickup dlerarm,pittman arm, tie rod end replacement-frozen-creaking: lower ball joints worn; we already replaced brakes,the pistons froze cause brake failure all rotors and brake pad and pistons had to be replaced. *ak why did this happen with only 34,152 miles on this vehicle. Is ford using poor quality products. Something is wrong with this vehicle, we should not have to have this expense at this low mileage.