Consumer been experiencing intermittently/ongoing problem with vehicle braking system. Condition occurred when road conditions were either damp/wet and at a rate of below 30 MPH. Brakes locked up, and vehicle rear ended sideways. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
1998 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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The rear braking system is inoperable which reduced the braking ability and caused an accident. Dealer said it came from the factory with that problem, and there is no solution. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
Anti lock brakes locked up resulting in vehicle collision.
Consumer has ABS brakes. Brake failure occurred twice in rainy conditions in which the brake pedal went to floor of vehicle, causing vehicle not to stop. Also, vehicle has no control when brakes are applied. Problem is intermittent. Dealers cannot find a problem.
When brakes are applied they become mushy, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to "slide" through and extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident at 30 MPH. The vehicle "slid" through and rearend another vehicle. Upon impact, the driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Did not protect the occupant in this accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Consumer said when he was driving his truck and started to put on brakes the brakes locked up on him.
Brakes experience extended stopping distances.
It appears that a fuel line on the rear driver's side near rear axle has a piece of rubber missing from it. The line runs near driver's rear brake line.
Steering shaft failure. Also, power door locks failed/ABS brakes malfunctioned, causing brakes to vibrate upon braking.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle slowly came to a stop. Consumer contacted dealer.
Anti lock brakes not working properly, extended stopping distance.
Anti-lock brakes failed several times, on one occasion accident resulted.
Dealer replaced defective aluminum rim. Braking pedal effort is excessive under normal conditions. Applied brakes in wet conditions, vehicle failed to stop in time.
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