While driving 40mph power brakes failed without warning. I was able to stop & pull over with combination of e brake and coasting. Fortunately this happened on a side street with only light traffic. The vehicle was towed to ford dealer who determined that a vacuum boost hose was detached from the manifold. The dealer replaced the hose and added a clamp to the connection.
2006 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact heard a popping sound and noticed smoke under the hood and dashboard when the vehicle was started. The noise sounded as if the vehicle backfired. While driving 55 MPH, the power brakes failed without warning. The contact applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and pulled off the road. He noticed that the vacuum hose was detached from the manifold, which supplies vacuum power to the brake booster. The vehicle was towed to a ford dealer. The dealer placed the vacuum hose back on the engine and informed the contact that it should be replaced. The weather was not a factor. The current mileage was 23,000 and failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 11/15/07
2006 ford f-150 with brake failure. Customer states that the brake pedal fell almost all the way to floor level. He states that the dealer is unable or unwilling to fix the problem.
Acceleration when applying the brakes. This has occurred several time the most recent being today. I almost ran into a building pulling into a parking space. The time before was at a red light, no one was in front of me and the time before that I was hauling an antique car on a trailer with trailer brakes that actually kept me from hitting anyone when the truck brakes caused an acceleration. I am afraid to drive this truck. I also had a problem with the fuel pump pouring fuel out of the truck onto the exhaust system.
Complete power brake failure.I turned on my engine, heard a loud popping sound, drove forward a few feet and discovered the power brakes inoperable. No warning lights came on before or after the incident. I took the vehicle to the nearest ford dealership --olympic lincoln mercury seattle-- and they repaired it under warranty. They said a poor connection of a pressure line under the fuel rail caused the problem. They said no recalls had been issued. They had no explanation for why the warning lights did not come on. This incident happened approximately 4 months ago. I don't have the paperwork in hand. If needed I can provide the exact date. The date above is a questioned. Olympic lincoln mercury has changed hands, it is now jack carrols lincoln mercury. This sudden loss of brakes without warning could have been disastrous. My son was with me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, it has been to the dealer on four occasions. The contact stated that his brakes feel spongy at all speeds and when idling. He stated that the brake pedal stops the vehicle, but it is not firm and extends all the way to the floorboard at any given moment. During one of the four trips to the dealer, the mechanic bled the brake line, but this did not resolve the failure. The contact received a letter from ford in february of 2006, which stated that the vehicle failed to conform to both standard #105 and #135. The current mileage is 6,888 and failure mileage was 100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact's foot became stuck to the accelerator pedal when he attempted to apply the brake. The vehicle fails to brake properly unless the pedal is touching the floor. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. When turning the steering wheel, the contact hears a squealing noise and it becomes difficult to maneuver. The dealer replaced the power steering pump, but the squealing noise is still audible. The current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 9,346. The consumer stated the brake and gas pedal were designed too close together. The consumer has mistakenly hit the gas pedal when trying to brake. The master cylinder had an internal leak. The muffler had a leak. Updated 06/06/07.
2006 ford f-150 pickup customer states that when brake is applied his foot also hits the gas causing the engine to race**nar**cc update
I currently drive a 2006 ford f-150 which I leased new in march of 2006. Since day one I have complained about the brakes on the truck. The brake pedal goes below the gas pedal when the brakes are applied. My wife cannot drive the truck because she constantly hit the brake and gas at the same time. I have checked with other owners and they have the same problem. I have also complained to the dealership and they tell me that this is normal with the new ford trucks. Complaints to ford direct have resulted in no response. I also have the problem of hitting the brake and gas at the same time unless I pump the brakes first, in a panic situation there is not time to pump the brakes. This problem is an accident waiting to happen.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 f150 ford. The contact stated that when backing up, and applying the brakes it was easy to press the gas pedal at the same time. This happened three times. On one occasion he was backing up in the driveway when he bumped the garage and did some damage to the garage. The contact stated that the vehicle only had 5600 miles on it. This only happened while in reverse. This occurred when the contact was wearing work boots. The accelerator pedal and the brake pedal are too close together. *ak updated 03/19/07.
While pulling into a parking spot at a local gas station(5 - 8 MPH), I applied the brake to stop and it went all the way to the floor. The truck jumped the sidewalk and crashed into the building. After picking the truck up the next day, the brakes worked fine and everybody thinks I'm nuts! Currently having truck accessed by different sources.
Tl* - the contact was driving at 8 - 10 miles per hour, and applied the brakes. The car accelerated and crashed into a wall and was badly dmaged on the passenger side. The contact states that this has happened before. We will be contacting the caller for more information.
I was involved in an accident which was caused by hitting the brake pedal and the accelerator at the same time. I thought I was hitting the brake when and hit the gas at the same time causing my vehicle to rear end collide with the vehicle in front of me. Since I have been driving the vehicle this has happened several times, the gas pedal is too close in height to the brake pedal.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5 MPH in a parking lot, the brake pedal extended all the way to the floor board, and there was an increased stopping distance which resulted in a rear end collision. No injuries were sustained; the contact was wearing a seat belt. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem.
This involves a 2006 ford f-150 4x4 supercrew pickup with automatic transmission and adjustable pedals. On at least 7 occasions I or my uncle have experienced incidents of unintended acceleration with this pickup. All cases occurred when maneuvering the pickup at low speeds, such as parking or backing the pickup up. These unintended accelerations are caused by the foot, while on the brake pedal, coming into contact with the accelerator pedal. The gap between the brake and accelerator pedal is too close, causing a foot that is on the edge of the brake pedal to come into contact with the accelerator pedal when braking. This results in the engine revving up and causing the vehicle to lurch forward approximately 8 to 12 feet, until the brakes are engaged and the vehicle comes to a complete stop. My uncle and myself have experienced this phenomenon on my uncles 2004 ford f-150, which I reported to the nhsta.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floor. The vehicle did not stop, and collided into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries, but both vehicles sustained minor damage. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.
Dt*: the contact stated that when applying the brakes the accelerator systematically depressed as well. On the first occasion while traveling 55 MPH and the vehicle almost crashed into a train. There have been other incidents where the vehicle could have hit pedestrians and caused other major accidents. These incidences occurred under normal driving conditions. The vehicle was test driven by the dealer however they could not determine the cause of the problem. However the dealer indicated that the problem may be related to the recall pertaining to the speed control switch disconnecting. 08/02/06 contact stated on several occasions, due to the location of the break pedal and the accelerator pedal, contact has mashed both pedals at the same time while trying to stop.
On 15 june 2006, my wife was involved in a accident while operating a 2006 ford f150. A vehicle stopped in front of her she pressed the brakes and the vehicle did not responded to her braking action. When I arrived at the scene of the accident, I pressed the brakes and they went to the floor of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to woody andersen ford in huntsville, alabama and the service manager verified that the brakes indeed went to the floor. We waited a week for a ford engineer to verify the problems and he stated that when he drove the vehicle it was okay at that time. These brakes failed my wife at 5 miles an hour and caused her to have an accident. No action has been taken to resolve this issue.
Dt*: the contact stated pulled up to a stop street stepped on brake pedal and accelerator pedal at same time and almost broadsided another vehicle. Backing out of contact's driveway the same thing happened and almost hit another vehicle. The contact felt it was a safety hazard and should be corrected. Updated 05/30/2006.
Gas pedal to brake is a 3" lift from gas pedal than apply brakes on new f-150 w/5 speed transmission,this increases time to stop over one second. Also the accessory 12v port for phones or ipods etc doesn't shut-off when key is removed,possibly causing a vehicle fire if left unattended for any long length of time.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH attempting to apply brake pressure around a curve the vehicle accelerated without warning. This occurred on a normal road during normal braking. The driver was wearing a seat belt and a police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle went into a three foot ditch and had to be pulled out. It sustained frontal damage and the tow bar was bent. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They replaced the tow hook, front license plate bracket and balanced the front end of the vehicle. However, after the accident, the contact received recall #06c11, concerning the hydraulic and electrical brake system. The manufacturer was alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated while the brake pedal is depressed it goes past the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The master cylinder was replaced in an attempt to correct the problem. However the problem still persists. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the contact was then told this is the way the vehicle was manufactured.
2006 f150 fx 4 -4x4 super cab 5.4 l. I traded the exact same truck in an 04 model year for this 2006. Ford has refused to fix ( for 3 model years ) : drive train vibration, drive train howl/whine. The 04 was in the shop 6 times with no fix. My 06 in the dealership now. I haven't made the first payment or the first oil change. Problems not present on test drive. Started at 500 miles. Other problems include : brake pedal is mush. It never firms up. It will go to the floor. Doors wont shut without slamming. Super cab doors wont shut tight without pushing top in. My best fuel economy is 13 mpg highway with the cruise on. The "new" f150's are a disgrace to the ford name. $ 38,000 p.o.s. !! My last ford.
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