2000 Ford F-250 SD brakes problems

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 233,000 miles · WI

Ford and "takata recall" the safety belts in the back outside as well as the middle seat belt does not lock at all, the muffler on the bottom back underneath the car is hanging enouph to strap it to car. The front bumper is cracked and held together by plastic tywraps. The light in the dash light is out and doesn't light up at all besides a person with the airbag diploid showing. Back seat door lock switch doesn't work and the back door right side window doesn't go up and down. The back seat little window is broken out. The back brake light doesn't work. The heating and cooling system doesn't come on at all including defrosters. The wind shield is held on from what looks like foam glue. The underside of the vehicle is rusted and the front side wheel and brake are rusted, as well as the front side back weal baring and break, drivers side back rear wheel barring and break are rusted. The horn does not work at all and the air bag light is on. The fan doesn't blow at all, the car just starts making loud noises, and the theft light seams to be on in the middle of the front dash bord. The reason is due to previouse owner as the car was like this before I baught the vehicle so the reason for the condition is due to unknown reason of previouse owner not taking care of it. I perchased the vehicle at britney vanstratens home 122 northgate eastates new london, wi, 54961 on 6/5/2018.

Filed Sep 5, 2011 · Brakes · 141,121 miles · OH

The rear brake line failed due to corrosion. The failed brake line allowed the brake fluid to totally drain the reservoir on the master cylinder. The reservoir for the rear brakes is shared with the front brakes so that the front brakes were no longer able to function as well. The operator then has no brakes at all on the vehicle with the exception of the parking brake. In the case of the first failure, I was able to use the manual transmission to slow the vehicle and then shift into reverse (it has synchros in reverse as well) to stop the vehicle. In the case of the second failure, the vehicle was in my driveway when the failure occurred. Even though the brake pedal was only pushed once, the reservoir still completely drained leaving absolutely no brakes. I feel that this brake failure mode does not comply with the intent of what I understand the law to be, that requires a split brake system that enables the operator to stop the vehicle when either front or rear brakes fail. The current brake system does have a split master cylinder but the common reservoir feature prevents the split master cylinder from operating as intended/required.

Filed Jul 24, 2011 · Brakes · 150,920 miles · MO

Was pulling my boat out of the water and when stopping heard a loud bang. Stopped truck and saw fluid leaking on to the ground from just forward of the drivers side rear tire. Found fluid to be brake fluid. Brake steel line that runs down the left frame rail had burst near fuel tank. This area hard to see unless using a mirror and light. The brake line was very corroded and had rusted thru in the area that is hardest to see. Replaced the steel brake line to repair. I am the original owner of this truck. I have pictures and have the old brake line.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Brakes · 178,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes unintentionally locked without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, and remained parked overnight. The following day, the contact started the vehicle and resumed driving with the brakes functioning normally for 15 miles before the failure recurred. One week prior to the failure, all of the rotors and both rear calipers were replaced. In addition to the repair, the front and rear brakes were replaced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls related to the brakes. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

I bought the truck used with 138,000 miles on it. I have put about 122,000 miles on it so it has about 250,000 miles on it now. I have had numerous front brake issues with this truck. I have had 8 brake repairs on the truck since I bought it. The truck violently shakes while braking. I have taken it to multiple brake shops and had ford original parts put back on it. Everytime they change the rotors and brake pads and every other time the calipers. It is just a matter of time before I have an accident. I recently had a repair done and I have only went 2,100 miles and it is violently shaking again. I usually get around 18,000 miles between brake repairs. I have researched the issue and have found hundreds if not thousands of people having the same issue with this truck.

Filed Jan 15, 2010 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250. While driving 25 MPH, the rear parking brake was wedged against the rear brake drum which caused the rear wheels to lock. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired since he feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The contact is concerned about the safety risk which could result in a crash if the steering wheel continues to lock. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2009 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 sd. While driving 10 MPH, the contact smelled burning wires in the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the hood. He pulled the vehicle over and opened the hood. The smoke ceased, but there was a melted black wire under the master cylinder, which he believes caused the smoke. The contact drove back home, looked under the hood again, and noticed that it was the brake pressure switch. Through research, he found that there was a recall, but it did not include diesel engines. The dealer was unable to assist. The current and failure mileages were 160,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2009 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing brake fuel, which was leaking from the master cylinder push rod retainer clip. The failure occurs when the vehicle is in motion or parked. The dealer stated that they would not repair the failure for free because the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2007 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CT

Brake line failure,while backing down driveway, brakes were put on the stop, pedal went all the way to the floor, used emergency brake to stop, pulled forward back up the driveway and noticed a lot of brake fluid on the driveway, upon investigation, noticed main brake line had ruptured near the fuel tank due to rust and corrosion,went to napa to get new brake line and replaced ourselves because it was on sunday and no dealers were open, talked to ford mechanic at local dealership and was informed that this problem is well know with this truck,"poor design he says"

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · MA

I have a model year 2000 ford f-250 pickup truck with approximately 45k miles on the odometer. This truck is driven primarily in the summer, and has never been used for snow plowing. Yesterday, as I was driving with my young son in the truck, I experienced a failure of the braking system when I tried to slow down descending a steep grade. Fortunately, I was able to downshift to slow the vehicle and eventually bring it to a complete stop safely. Had the brakes failed when approaching stopped traffic or even pedestrian traffic, the outcome could have been far worse. I know two other people who have had similar experiences with ford trucks, one of whom was in a crash due to it. Since I haven't heard of incidents like this with any other vehicle, I suspect this is a pattern unique to ford, and wanted to make sure it was reported. It appears to be a brake line failure, presumably due to corrosion, but I have not yet had it serviced.