No rear axle brakes in emergency stop attempt, resulting in crash.
1997 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Brake sensor failed causing loss of brakes. Mjs
Pulled into the driveway which was on a slight incline, put on the emergency parking brake, and went inside to change clothes. Came back outside vehicle was across the street, and hit a tree. Contacted the dealer a third time. The same situation happened to son twice.
While driving at 15 MPH and going around a corner noticed some type of loud noise coming from the brake caliper brake caliper snapped in half which damaged the front rotors.
While in 4-wheel drive and making a turn rear wheels would lock up without indication. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide futher informaton.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the rear brakes work intermittently, and the ABS system lock up, causing vehicle to slide.
Brake rotors become warped every 4,000 to 5,000 miles. Also, brake pedal gets hard, causing extended stopping distance.
Upon emergency stop brakes began to stop normaly,then released with little braking effect. Extended stopping distance. Dog owner's family pet killed. Dealer said normal for anti-lock. I drive other 1997 ford f150 for company business and they don't react this way
Engine check light is defective, also airbags did not deploy upon impact, extended stopping distance occurred when brakes were applied. Contacted dealer approx. 7-8 times. Problems still occurs. Provide further information.
Front brake pads replaced.
Wheel cylinders leaked on rear,brake pedal vibrates,tailgate clips broken so you cannot open
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the front wheels to lock up, and had no steering and braking ability, and caused 2 frontal crashes. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this accident. Please provide further information.
Anti lock brakes fail continually, experiences lock up and extended stopping distances. Mjs
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with brake system; vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions in which rotors have been turned on during repairs, consumer believed warped rotors caused vehicle to vibrate whenever the brakes were being used. Asking the federal safety agency for help in this matter.
Power rear view mirror failed. Mjs
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Brake system is incapable of generating enough force to lock up wheels, or even make them squeel, on dry road even with empty truck. Veh has rear anti-lock feature but cannot generate enough force to cause feature to activate on dry road. With added cargo weight or trailer stopping distances are extremely long. Returned to dealer 2 times for service. Dealer says all is normal. Brakes are very weak compared to previous trucks I've owned. A friend with same year f-150 has same problem. Brakes are adequate for normal driving empty but with a load or panic stop situation it becomes apparent they are weak. I nearly had an acident when I ran through a red light I could not stop for with a load.
Ea98018; the floormat moved underneath the accelerator pedal and caused the throttle to stick, had to turn off the vehicle to shut off, almost resulting an accident. Also problems with braking system in which brake pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer said the brakes represnt the characterists of the vehicle.
Dry day; while driving on flat ground, pulling into parking stall, and when making a right turn, front left made a racheting sound. As consumer pressed on brakes, applying more and more pressure, vehicle stopped after proceeding approximately two car lengths. The brakes have failed more the two times. Dealership cannot duplicate problem-,and says there's nothing they could do.
Engine failed. Yh
In damp or rainy weather the braking system grabs for a couple of times and vehicle skids, which may cause an accident. Dealer said it's characteristic of the vehicle. After 3 years they replaced the rear brake pads free, problem fixed. *ak.et.
Premature treadwear. All four tires replaced. Tires maintained and rotated per manufacturer recommendation.( dot number: tire size: 23570r16 )
Clutch failed.
When driving there is a clicking noise coming from the brakes, and when applying the brake's the noise is there and sometimes the noise comes and goes.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration when applying brakes. Also drums replaced.
While driving approximately 55 MPH, consumer proceeded to stop at a stop light, the vehicle went straight through the light there were no brakes, after pumping the brakes, the pressure came back, but the brakes were hard. *ak consumer states the vehicle also shook as if the rotors were coming apart.
Consumer experiencing problem with brakes not stopping vehicle properly. Been in /out of dealer shop, rear brakes were adjusted, but did not correct the problem.
While applying for the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went straight to the floorbaord and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing the consumer to crash into the wall.
Abs brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Also, when applying the brakes the pedal pulsates, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
While applying the brakes the anti- lock brake system locks up.the vehicle moves very slow and there is a lot of vibration in vehicle. Vehicle was at the dealer three times for repairs. Dealer can't determine what is the problem.
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