Found l/f brake rotor w/ large crack in it extending from the center of the hub to the rim. R/f was previously found cracked 10,000 miles ago. What would happen if the rotor fell apart while traveling down the interstate?
1997 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Found r/f rotor w/ crack in it extending from center of hub to outer rim. Crack wide enough to stick a penny in.
My brakes have give me trouble and was fixed twice and needs it again my paint in coming off and is cracking and pealing my alarm has been going off and the fixed it once and it needs fixed again but no one wants too fix it or paint it and they doors need new doors I have a ten year old and I do not wish to have something go wrong and the doors fall off
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly when coming to a stop, which may cause a crash. Also, problems with defective braking system which causes extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine any cause. *ak when you begin to drive and try to stop, the brakes lock up.
I have had this vehicle repaired numerous times under factory warranty, problem has worsened. Three near accidents, could have injured or even killed other drivers and/or passengers. I have complained many times. I can't seem to get anything done about it. If an accident occurs, I will take the proper legal steps to the fullest extent. I feel that this problem needs to be resolved in the very near future so an accident does not occur. At the present time, I am currently researching the florida "lemon law" I will take all neccesary steps to conclude this problem. Have a great day. Please contact me.
While driving the brakes completely locked up causing vehicle to nearly go into a ditch, consumer was injured when slammed into door during lock up, the calipers and brake components were severly rusted which caused lock up to occur.
On several occasion when applying brakes, the vehicle continue on before stopping; dealer notified and waiting on appointment. Please feel free to provide any further details:
Left rear brake line flare cracked, allowing brake fluid to leak out, resulting brake failing.
Abs disengages brakes when applied hard in an emergency situation, and reapplies them after aprox. A second or longer. During that time the truck travels foward with no brakes.
1) air conditioner hose spontaneously developed leak at start-up causing complete loss of freon and requiring 800+ dollar repair/replacement of components. No wear areas on part, no rub spots present and per service technician, no reason for part to have failed. 2) disc brake rotor failed at 57,000 miles without apparent reason, causing need for replacement and repair of disk brake assembly. Service technician again noted no reason for failure, no caliper failure, a recent pad replacement and highway driving pattern.
Front brakes lock when starting the vehicle in cold mornings. Yh
Parking brake failure, resulted in car rolling away
Front brakes bolt broke off from the brake causing the rt. Frt. Wheel to lock up upon braking.
Brakes did not grab immediatly. Brakes failed at slow speeds for both accidents. The brakes have been working improperly for some time, however when ever we take them in they tell us that all is fine. Even the dealership. Now we've been in 2 accidents where the brakes did not work properly which caused us to rearend the other parties.
Consumer was approaching an intersection while traveling about 5mph. Consumer applied brakes, but they did not engage.
Brake system failed numerous times. Yh
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer states that brakes will stop once they are pumped a few times. Dealer has replaced the brake system.
While driving engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, but unable to find the cause. *ak
When going over a bump, back wheel will spin faster than the front wheel, causing loss of brakes , and pedal will go to floor. Brakes will resume after vehicle is put into reverse. Manufacturer has send out bulletin concerning defect.
When applying alot of pressure to the brakes they work right for a couple of seconds then they release like they are not working, then they will slam. Dealer replaced brakes, and turned rotors. After 2 weeks, problem reoccurred. *ak
When applied brakes lock up if wet weather.
Anti-lock brakes don't work,they lockup and skid.wiper arms and wipers lift off windshield at 55 MPH. Or faster.
When consumer applied brakes they grabbed, and didn't stop vehicle.
When applying brakes on damp roads rear brakes locked up, causing truck to go sideways. Problem gets worse on ice or snow roads. Dealer is aware of the problem. New brakes were put on the truck which did not correct the problem. Owner wants dealer to pay for cost of repairs. *ak
The vehicle is three years old, and has aproblem is with anti-lock brake system. When consumer drives vehicle shakes. Dealership stated that the anti-lock brake system grabs, and the rotors are warped.
While driving down a hill and applying the brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.
While vehicle seats in rain or hot weather and upon depressing brakes at any time, brakes would lock up, causing a skid. Dealer has been notified. Please provide futher informaton.
The brakes lock up. After it has sat out in the rain,you have to push on the brake pedal a few times to stop them from locking up.this is not a uncommon problem.I have talked to other owners and they have the same problem.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 f-150 7 months ago. I recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful. I have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on. The tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, I had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( I would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that I was given when I was told that ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wont fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought I should bring the truck in so they can make sure that theres no damage to the wheels or brakes. If the brakes can freeze on,... What stops them from freezing when they are not on?? I'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, I would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under its original warranty, I should think these safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty. I would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin. They have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but I believe that this problem goes much further, & ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle. I have contacted ford canada, & got no result.
Numerous occasionof brakes (ABS) not stopping vehicle; this time, vehicle ran into house. Wall knocked down. Vehicle been to ford dlr 3+ time re: brake sys complaints
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