1999 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 230,000 miles · GA

Suspension squeaks and grinds along with steering wheel. Side utility back doors cable breaks and will not close or will open unexpectedly.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 104,716 miles · WI

I filled my vehicle up full of fuel (26 gallons) the night before the incident. When leaving work for lunch I pulled out of the drive and drove approx. 400 feet at 25 MPH and heard a loud grinding noise that was constant, I pulled into the parking lot 20 feet ahead and parked the truck. The front and center fuel tank strap gave out and the front of the fuel tank was laying on the ground. There was a hole in the front of the tank from dragging it approx. 100 feet. I lost approx. 10 gallons of fuel and was able to get the rest out the tank. The consumer stated the straps had surface rust, but was still solid and in tact. The top part where the strap attaches to the frame of the vehicle was great. The break occurred at the bottom of the tank with a full load of fuel. Updated 09/16/11.

Filed May 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and caused fuel to spill. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who found that the fuel tank straps were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The fire and police department were dispatched and a police report was filed. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

July 2003 my electronic odometer blinks out. I have had to tap the glass to ge tit to come back on this is usually when 1st starting the truck. Now the odometer will blink out while I am driving and then turn back on. I have on 67,000 miles. Plus the driver side window motor is making a grinding noise when the window is going up. Also october 31 the gear shifter will no disengage while I am applying the brake to go from park to reverse.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Steering · 59,000 miles · NY

Premature wearing on front end components - ball joints,excessive squeaking, break calipers, ABS sensor replaced, repair broken starter wire, ball joint replaced - broken tie rod on august 18, 2003 at 59,000 miles - concerns over saftey of vehicle -

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. Owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. Vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with RPM gauge fluctuating up/down. *ak consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. Rear brakes experienced grinding, dealer applied a silencer to the front and rear brake pads. Consumer has experienced several problems with the A/C and heater, problems still exists. Vehicle uses a lot of gas, idles rough and experiences small hesitation upon acceleration. Vehicle kicks into gear. Vehicle drifts to the right, while driving at higher speeds, vehicle and steering wheel vibrate. Driver side rear view mirror rattles when closing door, when everything is closed there is an outside noise, dealer resealed the windshield. When turning on the lights, the clock and A/C are delayed. There is a whining noise when turning steering wheel. Window control buttons stick at times, dealer replaced the window switch.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Transmission · OR

Would be driving and would shift into 3rd gear, and it would make grinding noises. Then, locked out other gears. Would either stop or slow down vehicle and shift into another gear. Have taken vehicle to dealership and informed by mechanic engine not long enough to turn gears in transmission. Not able to repair problem. A technical service bulletin on transmission gears.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Brakes · LA

Ongoing/intermittent problem with brakes making unnecessary squealing noise when brakes were applied. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still unresolved.