1998 Ford F-150 brakes problems

Filed May 15, 2015 · Brakes · 176,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While parked, the contact discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder onto the speed control deactivation switch and the electrical connector without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the brake pressure switch was leaking. The vehicle received recall repairs for a voluntary manufacturer recall in 2006 for the same problem. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Brakes · 153,425 miles · IL

While braking to turn, the brake pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop. Luckily I was already slowing for the turn and was able to downshift to slow enough for the turn. Mechanic said the brake line was rusted through. With the recent recall of rusted gas tank straps on this vehicle, believe a recall on rusted brake lines is also warranted. This could have been a fatal accident under different circumstances, I.e., trying to stop at a train track, pulling a trailer, or going faster.

Filed Dec 17, 2011 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · WV

Experienced a complete failure of the hydraulic braking system due to corroded brake line from master cylinder to ABS controller.

Filed Dec 1, 2011 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked the contact stated a fire started on the front drivers side of the vehicle. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. The mechanic determined the fire may have started within the brake master cylinder. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · RI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 30 MPH the contact depressed the brake pedal. The brakes did not respond and the contact crashed into a vehicle. A report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the mechanic stated the brake line was rusted. One of the fuel tank straps were covered with rust and the other strap was broken. The brake lines were replaced. The fuel tank straps were not repaired because the part was not available and had to be ordered. There was a the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. The contact was unaware if the VIN was included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 174,200 miles · OH

Failure was immediate, ford f150 fuel tank straps. While driving down the road apparently the tank straps gave way and the fuel tank dropped. Before coming to a stop and after catching some uneven pavement, fuel tank was pealed open and losing about 8 gallons gas. Fire dept was called and they cleaned up spill. Both straps broke and fuel tank is un-repairable. Updated 08/05/11 *bf the consumer stated he experienced other problems with the vehicle, such as a leaking power steering gear box, brake lines had to be replaced, there was a leak in the 4-wheel drive gear box, the muffler hangers, ball joints, tie rod ends and shocks all had to be replaced. Updated 08/11/1*jb

Filed May 14, 2011 · Brakes · 148,800 miles · IL

Brake line to rear wheels corroded causing total loss of brake fluid and braking ability. Event occurred backing out of driveway. Brake lines, fittings and fluid replaced.

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Brakes · PA

1998 ford f150 truck. Consumer states brake failure due to rusted out brake lines *tgw the consumer stated the brake lines should have been made out of stainless steel.