1998 Ford F-150: brake failure

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 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 Aug 30, 2011 · Fuel system · 111,185 miles · MI

While the vehicle was traveling on a level, paved two-lane rural road, the front fuel tank storage mounting strap broke. The front of the fuel tank dropped down and came in contact with the road surface causing it to be dragged. The tank was pushed backwards and it broke off the brake line to the rear axle creating a loss of braking ability. The vehicle coasted to a stop and it was found that the fuel tank was punctured where it had dragged on the pavement, causing a loss of approximately fifteen gallons of gasoline on the surface of the road. The local ford dealer was contacted and it was determined that the dealer did not have the parts required for the repair. The ford dealer advised to have the vehicle towed to a non-ford repair facility, have it repaired and the cost would be reimbursed by ford.

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.

Filed Jul 20, 2008 · Brakes · 103,843 miles · MA

Sudden and total brake failure on crowded freeway while going 70 MPH towing a 2,000 lb trailer.

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Brakes · MD

Hydraulic brake failure. Vehicle towed to repair facility. Rear brake lines replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · 74,000 miles · MO

I bought used vehicle from the bo's autorama on 6/2004 and used it once or twice in the first year. I started to use it regularly in april 2005. First I had to replace the spark plugs/wires because of water getting into them, and causing a miss in the engine on 4/2005. Then I had them sealed on 9/2005, then, replaced on 12/2005 , and the problem to this day, has never been fixed, but I spent over $900 trying. The transmission and rear differential has had to be replaced 3 times on 5/2005, 6/2005, and 7/2005. The muffler was replaced in 8/2005, the battery died in 10/2005, the front brakes went out in 11/2005. So less than 14,000 miles from purchase I had spent over $5ooo in repairs, and still could not drive it. I took the truck to bo's beuckman ford and will never deal with them again. They over charged me for lousy work. Also, ford would not pay for the first faulty rear differential because I did not have ford install it. Why would I? They could not fix the engine miss after 2 tries, and charged me both times, and it took them 3 times to fix the transmission.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated while putting vehicle in four wheel drive it accelerated unexpectedly. The accelerator pedal went all the way to the floor on its own. The vehicle would not shut off. The contact had both feet on the brakes, shifted into low, and attempted to shut off the engine. The vehicle went over a pedestrian, a ramp, and knocked the trailer through the tailgate. There was damage to the ramp and the vehicle. The pedestrian received only minor injuries, mostly bruises to her side. Because the incident occurred on private property no police report was taken.

Filed Jun 17, 2004 · Brakes · CA

While driving at 30 MPH pplied the brakes.and brake pedal went to the floor, and there were no brakes. This resulted in in extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Brakes · ME · crash

Brakes failed after continous stop and go traffic. No ABS, no stopping 35900 miles.

Filed Jun 4, 2000 · Brakes · SC

Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. If your foot is not completely on the brake pedal, you will press the accelerator pedal. The dealer says this is normal and indeed other ford f150 s I have checked have the same problem. I have had two close calls because of this problem.