Consumer stated that without warning the brakes leaked fluid. The dealer was notified. *ak the switch on the master cylinder started to leak on the ABS wiring and started the fire. *scc *jb.....
1997 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Vibration when brakes applied.
Vehicle had a ruptured brake line that ran parallel with the gas line which had corroded away. Owner called the dealer who wanted to charge him $450.00. Please provided further details.
Abs brake system was defective and rear brakes were not working. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do. The brakes were 60% defective. *ak the dealer later determined that the vehicle's rear ABS valve was sticking.
Fire originated in lr quadrant of engine compartment. Owner had parked vehicle in driveway 15-30 minutes prior to fire. Vehicle not running at time of fire. Origin is at or near master brake cylinder.
While vehicle was stopped and brakes were depressed consumer was ready to shift park pail into reverse and brake pedal traveled to floorboard. Dealership serviced vehicle and replaced the brake line.
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)
Consumer complained about a brake problem., especially when driving on a wet or slick surface. Dealership indicated that ABS system needed to be replaced, but would not absorb the cost.
While depressing the brakes at 45 MPH brakes failed. Vehicle continued to move and a grind noise was heard. Somehow, vehicle flipped over.
When accelerating to 40 MPH, there was a severe vibration in the front end which caused the steering to vibrate. *ak new rotors and brake shoes had been installed. The tires were changed. The vibration continued between 40 and 50 MPH. The service dealer was unable to turn the rotors, but repacked the bearings. *scc *jb
A short in the wiring around the master cylinder for the brakes caused the resevoir to catch on fire and burn.
Driver side front brake has locked up in moist weather conditions. Skid occurred.
Abs brake problem. Abs brakes have been changed a couple of times. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. Dealer was also contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do.
While driving at 20 MPH vehicle's caliper separated without warning. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.
My front passenger side brakes lock up while driving my ford f-150. This has happened twice. The first time it happened the mechanic told me my brake lines were twisted. The second time which occurred 1-1/2 years later, the mechanic told me that it could possible be a valve or a cylinder problem which doesn't allow fluid to the brakes. This is very dangerous. My wheel gets extremely hot and so does my tire. The vehicle pulls extremely hard to the right and smokes emerges from the wheel. I am afraid that my tire could pop if this occurs again. I consider this to be a very serious problem and I will not drive my truck until I get some explanation from ford on this problem. The second time this happened was 5/25/2003. It occurred while driving down the freeway at 65 MPH. Very unsafe... Can you help me?
I had purchased this truck on dec 19, 2002. The next day I drove it to tampa fl. While on the way there and while in tampa I had a few brake failures. When I was coming to a stop the pedal seemed to get soft, then they would get really hard and start pulsating and the vehicle would not stop. I would have to let off the brakes, and try again. I was lucky that it was early in the morning and most of the time I was not in a lot of traffic, I was able to stop the vehicle. On dec 29,02. I took the vehicle to the ford dealership where I purchased it, they looked at it and said they could not find anything wrong with the brakes. In january it must have happened to me about a 12 times, all with the same effects. In feb 03, I took it back in and they said they could not find anything wrong. A couple of days later the problem was back again now happening more frequently, now march and the problem has happen to me just about every week at least 4 to 5 times a week. On the morning of mar 28 03, I was taking my child to day care while coming to a stop at a light. I could not stop the truck, I let off the brakes about 2 more times, then I finally just applied the brakes as hard as I could and got it to stop a few inches from the car that was stopped in front of me at that point I contacted the dealership, they said bring it in. I dropped it off the same day. When I called them the following week on april 1 2003. They could not find anything wrong with it, but they were going to replace the brake booster and master cylinder and a check valve. They told me that with all the information that I had given them and from what other mechanics said it would have to be the three components they replaced. That night my truck was ready. I was very confident that the repairs would fix the problem but I was wrong on apr 06 03. While out and about and coming home I applied the brakes the truck then seem to slow down, then the brakes got hard again and started pulsating at the bottom.
The consumer applied the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
While driving and brakes were applied, vehicle pulled to right and brakes starting squeaking. The dealership indicated that the this was caused by the equipment that holds the brake calipers breaking, which left the caliper not mounted. Ts
Consumer stated the brake pedal experienced pulsation while driving. The service center stated the brake rotors were warped. The dealer failed to inform the buyer of the problem prior to purchase. Scc
While driving the pickup truck the brakes failed totally. Inspection found that the brake line rotted at rear axle flex hose connection. This truck has never been backed into fresh or salt water (as in launching a boat). The truck has spent all it's years in new england and salt is used on the roads in winter. I do not believe a truck. Just under 5 years old should have the brake lines rust out and cause a total loss of braking. Either the brake lines are of the wrong material or wrongly positioned. I could have been killed if I had been at higher speed and in traffic. This truck has been employed in normal passenger transportation only. Dt
Consumer stated that vehicle had brake problems and the brakes were repaired, but the vehicle was still unsafe to drive. Consumer is requesting a refund for the cost of brake repair. *yh
Consumer states that when driving in the rain, the back brakes will lock up. The dealer was contacted and states that this is a common problem. *mr the consumer states that ford will not agree to repair this problem.
Consumer states that the rotors and pads have had to be replaced and repaired a numerous amount of times, but the problem is still occuring. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem. Nlm
Brake pads have been changed twice. This was caused by rusted rotors which went bad, causing loose rear brakes. Dealer has been aware of problem.
Consumer state while driving the rear flex brake line chaffed through causing it to rub againt the emergency brake cable. *tt consumer states that the cause was ford had clipped and tucked the brake line up. Consumer is seeking a refund, but the dealer refused. *yh
When brakes are applied in certain conditions other than wet, the ABS sensor's inproperly engage sending the brakes into a frenzy. When this happens all braking ability is lossed unless you smash down on the pedal. This has happend to me on dry land going over a man hole cover on the highway. I had to stop short but couldn't. I didn't hit anyone, but it is something ford has not wanted to address. I know probably hundreds more who have the same problem on this truck. This is a major mechanical/electrical problem that should be address by ford immediatly. First it was the tires going on the exploreres, don't let it be the brakes failing on some families truck causing serious injuries or possibly death!
This vehicle has had a chronic brake problem. The previous owner traded the vehicle in due to brakes that would not work properly and sunny king ford would not repair. Sunny king ford salesman lied to me saying the problem was fixed. I purchased the truck based on his statement. I subsequently had to leave the truck with the on at least 3 different occasions before the brakes worked satisfactorily. Now, while driving down us hwy 280 at about 60 MPH the 4.2l 6 cylinder engine, with only 68,000 miles on it, threw the #6 rod, blowing up the engine. Sunny king ford service department later tells me they have no idea why it happened, it just does sometimes. I regularly service my vehicles and the engine oil had been changed at a kwik oil change located at 3635 mary taylor road birmingham, alabama 35235 (205‑655‑4788) on 7-2-2002, 14 days prior to the engine blowing. This vehicle has been at the dealer for repairs more than I've had it, and I've only owned it for 6 months. When the engine blew sunny king told me it was out of warranty and I paid them an additional $3,375.99 so I wouldn't be making $360 per month payments on a junk vehicle I couldn't drive.why has my ford truck been such a piece of junk?
Same problem on recall of 1995-1996 ford mini vans. No safety defect listed.
While driving at 40 MPH consumer had to apply brakes to slow down, and when doing so, brake line separated from vehicle. Consumer could not stopvehicle. Had to stop vehicle with parking brake on. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Consumer noticed extended stopping distance. Vehicle was inspected, and discovered that rear leaf springs were bent and needed to be replaced. Both rear leaf springs were replaced one year ago.
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