Random brake loss due to hydraulic control unit for ABS. The loss of brakes on more than 5 occasions has nearly caused several accidents as brakes fail to engage in traffic situations. The problem cannot be reproduced by automotive repair shops due to the random nature of the events. Inspection of the component does not reveal any problem. The component functions properly 80% of the time. There has never been any warning of any sort prior to the event happening which is why the severity of the incidents are not only surprising but have put me and other drivers at risk. These HCU components have had similar failures in other ford vehicles. Recalls are listed for those vehicles such as the MZk, Fusion, Millan.
2006 Ford F-150: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 585 complaints about the 2006 Ford F-150 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 69,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs brake system not working properly pedal goes to floor
My ABS brake system failed. The light for ABS came on and the brakes failed to ingage on a dry road. I had to vear off the road to avoid another truck making a turn. This happened again with a car infront of me, before I got home and parked the truck. The brakes shutter on pressing them and then fail to ingauge. I had the problem fixed in goodyear az at the fird dealer for over 800 dollars and now the problem began again. I live in lakeside arizona and cant drive the truck back to that dealer without fear of dying on the side of a cliff ir in a bad accident because my brakes fail to stop the vehicle and brakes are needed to go through the mountsins to get to that dealer. Very upset that I bought this truck from cactus jacks in phoenix az. 560 dollars a month for a truck I cant drive for my small farm. I would like to trade in tbis truck for one I can trust that wont be the death of me or my family.
Abs sensor shorted out and fused to wire harness for whole electrical system, ford claims no recall, could have caused major fire, noted complaint #10195595 was very similar. Caused $2300 dollar repair.
We have a corroded ABS brake wire on our 2006 ford f150 truck. The ABS light came on and stayed on. We took it to our dealer and was told it was not covered under our extended warranty due to corrosion. I called ford esp and was told the same thing (does not state this in coverages). When I asked about any covered part not being covered if it has any corrosion on it, I was told it does not cover corrosion. I live in northern ohio and this is impossible if the vehicle is more the a few years old. We believe that this is a brake safety issue and this wire should not have corroded this soon.
Ford f-150 would not shut off, removed fuse to fuel pump. Found energy to other components not on. Removed negative battery terminal. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Report from dealer wire harness from ABS system burnt sending energy throughout truck. Dealer said truck should have burned up. Dealer could not confirm if problem was with ABS or harness.
2006 f150 lariat brake pedal felt spongy and goes to the floor when applied. Master cylinder was replaced but did not remedy the problem. *ts the consumer suspected the ABS was malfunctioning.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
- Risk
- Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V208000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Ford F-150 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2006 Ford F-150?
7 of 585 owner complaints about the 2006 Ford F-150 (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Ford F-150
Stalling 36Brake failure 29Fuel pump 28Check engine light 27Engine failure 19No deployment 17Loss of power 15Airbag light 14Misfire 13Tire blowout 13Fire or smoke 12Power steering loss 11Sudden acceleration 11Hesitation 9Adaptive cruise 8Won't start 8Headlights 7Grinding brakes 6Knocking 6Power windows 6Fuel smell 5
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