I took the truck in and the service consultant said that the brakes were working normally eventhough the rear ones did lock up at 20 m.p.h. Or slower when leaving the parking lot of their lot.
1998 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Brake failure resulted in accident. Yh
Brakes fail when depressed, then grab at last second. Dealer performed a brake service consisting of grinding the metallic pads but problem is worse and brakes now groan upon stop.
When applying brakes during normal braking brakes locked up, causing the truck to slide. Driver has lost control of the vehicle many times. This has happened during inclement weather ,aftet the truck has set for a while. Problem was reported to the dealer. Dealer stated that problem was due to the rear brake shoes and not the ABS. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Deal has attempted to fix both brakes and the door cracks: brakes still do not work and door cracked again. Dealer now will not fix them again.
When traveling upon& depressing the brake pedal, pedal goes passed the accelerator pedal, causing pedal misapplication and unwanted speed, resulting in near accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
While driving in a parking lot and applying the brakes, pedal went the floor, the vehicle accelerated out of control, causing a collision. Please give any further details.
Truck anti lock brakes lock up when ever it rains or gets wet. Dealer attempted to fix 4 times, still lock up.
Braking system malfunctioned due to a defective brake rotor which cause extended stopping distance. Also had a recall for the throttle and the james hodge ford (1800-675-5447) claimed they did the recall repairs, and gave driver an invoice. Banother ford dealer stated the previous deale r did not fix the part that was on recall which may have caused a crash. Please provide further information.
The bushings on the spindle are too big which causes the brakes to lock up/grind and overheat. Please give any further details.
Abs sensor.
While driving at 70 MPH and applying the brakes on wet pavement, vehicle didn't stop and went straight through a red light, and the front right wheel locked up when applying the brakes real hard while trying to stop.
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While depressing brake pedal vehicle continues traveling, resulted in an accident. *ak
While driving on a wet surface and applying the brakes, the vehicle feels as if it has lost power in the brakes. Then the brakes lock up and the vehicle skids. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
When applying the brakes on dry pavement back brakes grab, but the front brakes do not, causing extended stopping distance. At 22,000 miles the brake pads and rotors were replaced. At 28,000 miles the problem has returned. Please provide any further details.
Abs brake problems; when applying brakes in an emergency situation, under wet road conditions, the system locked up, resulting in a rear end crash. Truck is being repaired. Please provide any further details.
Driver's side door and passager's side doors have cracks within the frame and panel. Both door's are rusting at the bottom when driving at 25 MPH on wet pavement. Also, when applying brakes rear brake's will lock up.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership more than three times for transmission, and dealer said the problem were the brakes. The transmission has been taken out, and the brakes were repaired three times.
On-going/intermittent problem with ABS brakes locking up during 5 MPH or more; condition was reported to manufacturer. But nothing can be done at this time. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Anti lock brake module failed causing light to illuminate. Mjs
While traveling in the right hand lane, I noticed an abandoned vehicle in the road ahead of me. I attempted to slow down and pull behind the vehicle to my right to avoid a collision. When my truck did not noticeably begin to slow, I attempted to bring my truck to a complete stop. I increased pressure on th brake pedal. The truck began very difficult to control and slowly began to decrease speed. After approx 100 yds I felt the brakes began to grab and was pulled forward against the seat belt. I had already traveled an excessive distance, and once the brakes began to work there was nto enough space left to bring my vehicle to a complete stop. This resulted in my truck ramming into the abonded vehicle at 5-15 MPH.
Master cylinder failed. Yh
Brakes are not large enough for the vehicle/failed, resulting in collision.
Brake line failed twice.
Rear ABS brakes locked up.
Brake master cylinder failed causing brake fading. Mjs
When driving forward and backing up consumer applied the brakes, and noticed everytime applying the brakes there is a squeaking noise.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle ABS braking system during wet weather. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot solved. Dealer informed consumer that they cannot find the problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system. When applied the brakes, foot went to the floorboard. The manufacturer has been contacted.
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