While traveling at about 40 MPH , stepped on brakes and nothing happened, pavement was dry. Dealer contacted, and is not aware of any recalls or pending investigations. *ak
1997 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Brake rotors cracked and caused severe shaking of vehicle.
Brakes not effective under moderate hard braking. They make a clacking noise. Seems as though the ABS is not allowing the calipers, shoes and pads to work as one unit.
Owner has ABS brakes. In any weather or pavement conditions when ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop. Pedal goes to the floor. Cause unknown.
The forward parking break cable snapped.
Brake rotors and pads replaced several times.
When pressing the brake pedal the pedal gets hard and goes to the floor. Took to the dealer and the left sensor on the rotor was bad. Three months later, both sensors were bad.
While applying the brakes the rear brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to continue traveling. Please provide further details.
Brake/gas pedal depressed simultaneously when backing up causing sudden acceleration. (qcaw)
When aplying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance before vehicle came to a complete stop.
Anti-lock brakes lock up causing loss of control on occasion. (qcaw)
When applying the brakes under normal braking situation on wet road surface, the front wheels lock up and the truck will slide about 6-8 feet before stopping. Brake rotors were out of round. The rotors were cut down. One year and six months later, owner experienedthe same problem with brake system. Not taken to dealership for this problem.
In wet weather conditions rear ABS brakes do not stop vehicle. Dealers are aware of problem, but cannot correct.
Vehicle still in shop because the brakes are not working properly, the brakes had failed many times before, and driver is unhappy about this matter. Dealer told driver that they will replace vehicle.
During the normal routine check up the owner of the vehicle noticed the master cylinder has a leak the leakage is between the master cylinder and brake booster.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts. Steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains. Transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs. Windshield wipers start by themselves. Turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire. Brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop. A/c was not cold enough. Serpentine belt was replaced. Door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
When applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop vehicle, causing extended stopping distance.
Making sharp left turn heard loud metal noise. Noticed front end dropped. Mechanic did not find problem at first. Noticed upper control arm had bent. Had front end aligned, wheel bearings had overheated/rotors warped. Needed truck checked.
Brakes fail when first applied.
Location of exhaust system in front of passenger's side causes the ABS brakes to freeze up in winter. Have not taken to dealer as of yet.
Vehicle was manufactured without rotor shields. In rainy conditions water will splash onto brakes, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Only one brake will grab. Dealer has put on missing shields.
Whenever brakes are applied, damp, rainy or cold weather, the brakes would make noise & lock up. An intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic checked it. Had replaced pads & drums on brakes. Had the brakes inpspected & told brakes were okay, but still have problem. Was told by mechanic to come once a month to have it checked. Manufacturer knows of problem.
Brake failure.
When the weather is cold or wet the first couple of times the brakes are applied the rear wheels lock up. Dealer says there is no fix.
Wheel cylinders are set at 22 degrees above horizontal making it impossible to remove the entrained air in the system resulting in poor performance of brakes.
Lug nuts and studs almost fell off of hub on two occasions, rim and o-ring damaged due to lug nut and stud fastener failure.
Anti lock brakes failed.
While driving the truck the ABS lights comes on and stays on. Once truck has been started, the light does not come on, but when started driving for a while the light comes on.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in wet or cold weather, the brakes lock up. Please provide any details.
Driving vehicle about 40mph started to apply brakes, stopped & the ABS locked up. Took to dealer 3 different times & each time was informed nothing was wrong. Could not find any problem.
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