Abs system fails continually.
1997 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Brake pedal depressed lower than gas pedal by a large amount, causing both pedals to depress, resulting in acceleration.
Owner has ABS brakes. While driving vehicle on wet pavement owner applied brakes and vehicle slid 40 feet. Owner is very concerned for safety.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle shakes. Owner has had the vehicle into the dealer for repairs four times.the dealer replaced the rotors and the entire breking system, and the vehicle continues to shake when brakes are applied. Owner states that he has contacted the state attorney general's office about the lemon law.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle accelerates. The dealer has been notified.
Rear brakes lock and front do not when pedal is slammed.
Brakes: driving approximately 35mph approaching an intersection and slid into path of another vehicle, only one wheel brake activated. Vehicle was totaled. Air bag inflated and ejected driver through back glass of the vehicle.
In damp high humidity weather, making the first stop after driving the vehicle for about 30-40 minutes ABS will suck moisture into lining, causing the rear brakes to lock up and skid sideways. Dealer replaced shoes and drums.
Brakes fail to stop properly, extended stopping distance.
Extended stopping distance while braking in wet weather.
Rotors warped.
Pedal goes to the floor.
Driving at approx 15 MPH stepped on brakes ,they locked up which caused consumer to lose control. Hit guardrail. Kept slidding for about 35 yards, wet conditons.
Abs wheel sensor failed.
Brakes: had accident on april 24 due to brake failure, brakes did not catch at al l. Put brake pedal completely to the floor and the truck did not stop. The only thing stopped the truck was the car ahead that driver hit. Today the same problem occurred. Put pedal completely to floor and the brakes did catch, but not fast enough and rear ended a car at the light. Dealer says they can't find a problem with the brakes. *ak consumer states valve was changed and three days later, brakes failed, vehicle went through an intersection.
Brakes: driving approximately 45mph and the car ahead slammed on its brakes. Tried to stop, put pedal completely to the floor and the brakes failed, hit car in front and neither air bags deployed. Brakes and air bags failed, reason is unknown.
When applying the brakes the car makes a squeaky noise. Dealer says it is not safe to drive.
Driving 55-65mph; started to apply brakes; felt hard as a rock; pedal soft at top. Wheels would not lock or stop. No ABS brakes on front. Even w/towing had problems w/brake system. Took to dealer & brake pads rotated; master cylinder been replaced to counteract braking problem.
Throttle stuck wide open due to a piece of insulation that fell from hood and was lodged in the throttle linkage. In addition, ABS brakes had to be replaced due to warpage caused by severe use in stopping vehicle.
The front brakes are locking up on wet pavements. Dealer contacted the manufacturer to ask how to repair vehicle. Manufacturer has not contacted the dealer.
While traveling about 45 MPH another vehicle pulled out in front of vehicle and consumer hit the other vehicle in the side door. The airbag didn't deploy and the anti-lock brakes failed.
When driving at highway speed and putting on brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and will not stop the vehicle. Futhermore, have to pump the brakes several times in order for vehicle to stop.
Was driving vehicle; had started applying ABS brakes; brakes locked up; vehicle started to skid; roads were dry; took to dealer & informed htere was no problems.
Brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Master cylinder failed, causing brake failure.
Vehicle's brake fuse is loose and causes the rear brake lights to be inoperative.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that he has various complaints concerning brakes; one being that he loses his brakes when they are used. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that it was a bypass slave valve.
While driving and upon applying brakes, experienced. Acceleration due to brake pedal traveling too far down, just below accelerator pedal, which at some point are activated simultaneously while braking. Dealer has made several attempts to correct.
Brake pedal goes to floor when at idle.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that he has rear/front ABS brakes and that the front brakes lock up, this mostly occurs when it is wet outside.
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