1998 ford f-150 vehicle was parked in work parking lot for 6-1/2 hours. Flames began coming out from under hood and was put out with fire extinguisher. When the hood was opened the area around brake fluid reservoir had completely burned away.
1998 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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1. Purchased and installed a replacement front left brake rotor including wheel studs for a 1998 ford f-150 2 wh drive truck v6. Purchased from advanced auto parts, part name wearever brake rotoryh145240, 41801 00563 6. Included studs on rotor are identified on head w726, they are 12 millimeter threads and approximately 2.25" long. 2. Failure, while installing wheel two studs snapped and broke in two at just 60 foot pounds torque. Nuts were tightened with a torque whench in proper sequence. Observed both studs broke at approximately 1.1" from top of head of stud and there appears to be a cavity (void) of about 75% of the steel from the center out with only the rim (near threads) with solid metal. 3. Removed and replaced broken studs with the original equipment studs from the old rotor. The defective studs are secured and available.
I purchased a 1998 ford f-150 in 2000 from carmax in arlington, tx. I have had no major problems until nov. 7th 2008. I was driving and approached a traffic signal. I attempted to depress my brakes when the vehicle locked up and spun sideways at the intersection. When I exited the vehicle I found that my driverside rear differential had broken lose and the rear differential clamp had broken off allowing the entire driverside differential to fly off of the vehicle. % minutes earlier I was on the freeway. If this would of happened on the freeway, I would not be here today.
Sudden and total brake failure on crowded freeway while going 70 MPH towing a 2,000 lb trailer.
What isn't wrong with this truck? With less than 80,000 miles on it...spare tire fell off while being driven, interior lights randomly stay on, both doors are rusting out from the bottom, knob to regulate temperature fell off and assembly needed replacement, front brakes calipers stuck and caught on fire, exhaust system has rusted off twice, transmission went up and was replaced under warranty at less than 20,000 miles, radiator rusted through, and the headliner is falling down off the ceiling. I've probably missed something but can tell you that I will never own another ford.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. While idling at a traffic light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle began to roll until it crashed into another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. Aaa towed the vehicle and the brake lines were replaced. He has not notified the manufacturer. The contact has pictures of the defective brake lines. The current and failure mileages were 68,700. Updated 01-11-08. *kb updated 12/12/07
Hydraulic brake failure. Vehicle towed to repair facility. Rear brake lines replaced due to corrosion.
I have a 98 ford f150 4x4 with 51000 miles on it. During routine maintenance I noticed that the front brake lines were swollen with rust where an outer rubber sleeve covers the steel to rubber connection. Upon inspection the line came apart. Rust was all that was keeping it together. I replaced the lines myself and I still have the old ones. It is obvious to me that the design is faulty; the outer sleeve retains moisture allowing the connection to rust away prematurely. My big concern is that I showed the problem to two different service advisors at two area ford dealers and they didn't seem to care. I have tried to contact ford by email twice and I don't get a response.
Dt: the contact stated the emergency brake cable is stretched out and will not hold the vehicle in place. The emergency parking brake was engaged and the vehicle rolled off of a jack while a tire was being changed. There were no injuries. Also, the emergency parking brake gets stuck and will not release, and the indicator light stays on. The dealer was contacted, and there have been no repairs.*ak updated 3/9/2006 -
Brake were not right spongy. Wearing out bake pad's nothing happened yet but not working right as of now. I replaced caliper and pad's. And brakes are still dragging.
1. Driving with my fiancee to go out to eat in evansville 2. Loss of rear brakes(found out later a pinhole in brakeline) 3. Damage front in due to traffic stop quickly and I could not, so I went offroad to avoid a car in a soybean field. To correct the failure I am not installing the recycled brake lines that I think was used when the f150 was made shouldn't they last more than 7 years since this is a safety for the driver,all passangers and other motorists, I have had a garage order stainless steel, and the front body parts. I don't know the cost of the bill yet..but I'm without my truck..for awhile. And a honey that has had a headache all day and a sprain wrist...hope it goes away(the headache).
Dt: speed control deactivation switch caught on fire. White smoke was coming out of grill . Consumer got out of car and put fire out. That morning brake warning light came on, and he had to pull the emergency brake a few times, and it went off. Took vehicle to repair shop, and had it repaired. Has not called manufacturer.
At some point the cruise control on my 1998 ford f150 pick-up stopped working. As I seldom use it I'm not sure how long it was out. Next the #13 fuse failed. The replacement fuse failed immediately. With this fault I was unable to get the truck out of park if started in park. The ABS light was flashing and the brake lights did not work. Took truck to earnhardt's ford dealer for repairs. They traced problem to shorted brake pressure safety switch and speed control servo. Due to the defective brake switch the wiring harness was saturated with brake fluid. All three defective parts were replaced. These repairs cost $3,100 dollars. The mechanic (ken tueffel) stated I was very fortunate the truck did not catch fire. With the recent news reports on the ford pick-up cruise control brake pressure switch causing fires I believe ford motor company has known about the safety hazard of these switches for years and owe me a refund on these repairs.
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.
Abs brake problems; when applying brakes in an emergency situation, under wet road conditions, the system locked up, resulting in a roll over. I had noticed this in the past and took it to a dealer and was told it was just the natural for a ford.
Consumer smelled a burning odor while driving at 45 MPH. Upon inspection of the vehicle consumer noticed that disc brake hub broke in the locked position. Consumer was unable to get the part replaced because the manufacturer discontinued making the part.
We have a 1998 ford f150 that was purchased in 2001 equipped with anti-lock brakes. Yesterday they locked up prematurely while driving on the highway. It started with a burning metal smell & started to shake & vibrate. We couldn't go over 40 MPH. It's quite fortunate that there was an auto repair shop on a nearby corner where we stopped, and discovered that the break pads were fine; however, the passenger side caliper was locked up.
The front left tie rod broke, which caused loss of steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. *ak *ts. The dealer replaced all 4 tie rods. The rotors were replaced which caused the vehicle to vibrate when the brakes were applied.
When applying the brakes, the pedal seems to jerk and slow to stop. When coming to a stop there is a ticking noise, it seem to be coming from the firewall. The ABS light has came on several occasion. I've had both set of brakes serviced and rotors turned three different times and still have problem.
While driving at 60 MPH on highway. The pin in the rear axile broke causing the axile to come completely out of the housing, hitting the side of pickup and then flew into open field. Cars behind saw this happen and lucky it did not hit them. Good control of pickup kept from having a rollover or going into oncoming traffic. Dt
Consumer states that on the brake line there is a flat end that goes into the main braking system that supplies the brake fuel to the rear brakes.that flat end broke or wore off, resulting in brake fuel leaking out,causing no brake power. Almost causing an accident. Nlm
Consumer states why he was driving in the rain and attempted to apply his antilock brakes they locked on him , causing him to have accident. No injuries were sustained.
On april 2, 2000 while traveling on the parks hwy. This vehicle accelerated & continued to accelerate out of the driver's control. The brakes were applied heavily for three quarters of a mile or more in order to slow the vehicle & find a place to pull to the side and attempt to turn the vehicle off. Once this was achieved, the vehicle restarted normally. Nye ford service dept. Was contacted & a pcv kit was installed by that dealership on april 19, 2000. On august 13, 2002 this vehicle again accelerated & continued to accelerate out of the driver's control. The same procedure was used to stop t he vehicle. The vehicle started normally on the fourth attempt. During the first 3 attempts to restart the vehicle, the engine was revving out of control.
On 14jun01 my truck had 20709 miles on it. Charapp ford replaced the front brake pads and turned the rotors in order to pass the state inspection. This can be verified through invoice#20709. On 17jul02 my truck was inspected at murray's ford in dubois, pa with no problems, mileage 29978, invoice # c09529. On 19sep02 I had murray's check a rubbing sound from my front brakes. They found the brake pad was missing from the front right brakes resulting in metal to metal contact. This required new brake pads and new rotors. My truck had 31378 miles, invoice # c12269. I do not believe the brakes should have to be replaced with this low mileage considering I do not overload my truck nor do I tow at all. I believe there is a flaw in the design of the brakes, brake pads, or poor workmanship.
Brake pedal will go all the way to the floor. Brakes are warped. Dealership is aware of problem.
Front end brake and tie rod end problems from date of purchase.
Consumer states that there is excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads. The rotors have been replaced on four occasions and the pads have been replaced on five occasions and the problem is reoccurring. The dealer has been contacted.
When appyling brakes, brake pad will rub against rotor, causing the rotors to warp. *ak consumer states while applying brakes, the front right wheel grabbed making a thumping noise causing the surface of the rotor to flake. The flaking chewed the brake pads excessively. Rotors had to replaced.
While making a right hand turn consumer tapped the brakes and felt ABS coming on, but vehicle did not slowdown, had to use emergency brakes to stop, it usually happens with a hard turn, consumer felt that if it happened on a busy street someone could had been injured. *ak consumer stated that the wires which are going from brake to the right front tire, were giving a false reading of a tire lock up.
Anti-lock braking system is ineffective when a sudden stop needs to be made. Also, brakes will begin to grap, then release. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details. Consumer was almost involved in three collisions.
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