2003 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · AR

Trans went out a month after intake crack had to be replace almost $1,650 together also ball joints and tierod ends no good shock no good brake are falling and rear end is grinding this truck should have never been sold help and there's "more".

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · VA

While traveling south bound on interstate 81 at christiansburg va. My gas tank fell off of the vehicle due to defective straps rusting into and letting it fall causing gasoline to leak on roadway and almost causing a fire. The gas tank struck the roadway and the grinding caused the tank to leak and the spillage. I had to have the vehicle towed to a local repair shop and have purchased a used gas tank and ordered new straps. I have written ford an e mail, asking them to help with this problem.

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · ME

While braking the vehicle jerks as if the ABS engages and releases continuously the dealership could not find anything wrong. The emergency brake cable broke complete off, cable and covering. After replacing the emergency brake cable I stepped on emergency brake when I parked, heard a pop and later while driving the vehicle the rear left wheel would grab making a grinding sound and slowing the vehicle. Was able to get to a garage where it was discovered that the emergency brake pads had broken off and were binding the braking system.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Steering · MD

Consumer complained that vehicle was using a lot of oil. It used a quart of oil every 3000 miles. Vehicle had no grease fittings on the tie rod ends nor on the steering. This made them squeak. Subsequently without the grease fittings these parts will drop out . Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer told him that it would take about a couple of hours to repair vehicle. But when consumer called back he was told that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were on back order. It would take about 2-3 weeks to get them. Consumer insisted vehicle was making a lot of noise, and consumer was afraid something will happen.

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · AZ

Purchased the 2003 f-150used from hertz rental at 22,00o miles. Within 2000 miles, a grating sound began to occur periodically. Basically, after you are at a stop or complete a turn, the truck will make this grinding sound as you accelerate. It lasts for a second or so and sounds and feels like you ran over a cattle guard. It does it sometimes and not others. Also, the truck will sometimes drop its idle to 100 while stopped and almost die. Also the air conditioning makes a loud groaning type while when you first turn it on. You have to turn the truck off and back on to make it stop. Ive had the vehicle 3 months and its been in the shop 8 times. Each time they tell me they cant find a problem. I dont beleive this considering theres many others on here with the same problems. Ive called customer assitance and they just say go to the dealer. Its got 30,000 miles on it. My warranty time is running out. I cant sell it because id have to take a loss on it. Ford has hung me out to dry. Please please help. My wife and I cannot afford this kind of financial hit. I dont expect a new truck, I just want my truck fixed so I can trust it.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Engine · 3,000 miles · AZ

I purchased my ford f150 on december 29, 2002 from sunrise ford in north hollywood, california. I returned it in march 2003 because there was an odd clunking, grinding and whining sound when it was driven. I was told that they could not find anything wrong with it. Then I took it back one more time in april of 2003 and they still could not find anything wrong. In may 2003, I moved to arizona and on may 9, 2003 I took it to berge ford located mesa, arizona. They tested the vehicle and could not find anything wrong. Even though they previously mentioned that it could be the rear end that has the problem. I took it in again on september 17, 2003 to berge ford and they found several items wrong with the truck. Although they fixed the items listed on the service ticket, the truck is not fixed. This vehicle obviously has a problem. I would not waste my time leaving work to deal with such issues if the issues did not exist. It took four times to locate a problem and it is still not fixed. I took the car to berge ford on may 26, 2004 again. This time they replaced the air flow valve. I again took the vehicle in on june 1, 2004 and they couldn't find anything wrong again. I believe that this vehicle is truly a lemon and I am hoping that ford can work with me on these issues. I was told I do not qualify for the lemon law because of my mileage, but the problems started before I was over the mileage limit. It is frustrating to deal with these issues for over a year. If there were not any problems then why would I have returned the truck 3 months after I bought it? I would love to trade it in, but I do not want to lose again by being upside down. I spoke with a gentleman at berge ford and he said that there is a possibility that ford might be able to buy the truck back and that is exactly what I need them to do at this point. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Transmission · 9,000 miles · TX

Having a problem with transmission slipping or not changing gear correctly. Plus a noise or vibration grinding. During this time as well. Very upset. I have taken the vehicle to the ford dealership but they cannot duplicate the problem while there. Ford said they will not fix until duplicated. I am very upset have taken to dealer four times.