2008 Ford F-250 SD brakes problems

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 120,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked several times and the brakes had to be applied each time while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer replaced the power steering fluid and brake fluid, but were also unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. After the brake pedal was depressed, it sunk to the floorboard and failed to operate. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by using the electric brake from a trailer being towed by the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cruise control brake release switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. Updated 09/22/16*lj updated 10/6/2017

Filed Sep 13, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 40,000 miles · TX · crash

I was driving my ford 250 on a slick road when a pick up stopped short in front of me. I was unable to stop in time hitting the rear end of the pick up approximately 20-30 MPH. My air bags did not deploy and the seat belt allowed me to slide under the belt causing my knees to hit the dash. Other then good bruises and mild soreness I was fine. The other person was fine as well. My seat belt did not engage and I am wondering why my airbags did not deploy. The grill and radiator were damaged?

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Brakes · 62,021 miles · FL

Was told by dealer, rear caliper was dragging, I replaced rear brakes and in the process noticed both back calipers were defective at 62000 miles. One piston on one side was attached to the pad and cracked in half. The other side, both pistons were broken. At such a short mileage interval, calipers should not be defective and dragging on the rotors.

Filed Jan 15, 2014 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. The contact was entering a parking lot at approximately 5 MPH when the brakes seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic for inspection, however no results were found for the failure. The brakes were rebuilt, replaced, dissembled and cleaned, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 92,000 miles · AZ

After appox. One hour at 65 MPH on cruise control I disengaged the cruise control , coasting to a speed of about 25 MPH or less to make a upcoming left turn. As I started to turn I pressed on the brake and found it was without assist, and the same was true for the steering. I applied as much pressure as I could to both the brake pedal and the steering wheel and fortunately made the turn with out incident. I tapped the fuel pedal and both the brakes and steering assist returned to normal. I've had the problem before with loss of brakes but have always been going straight. I report this to the dealership but since the vehicle doesn't show a error code they can't fix it! At least if I die in a crash this will be my record. I will report the truck again to the dealer but they wont fix it. I have seen that others are experiencing also. I won't let my wife drive the truck it is not safe!!! This is a design flaw the system is drawing fluid for both the brakes and steering from the powersteering pump, also I believe from what I have read the fluid travels thru a screen(filter) which can plug starving the system of fluid needed to properly operate the steering and brakes.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that all four tires seized. In addition, the vehicle performed as if the brake pedal was constantly being depressed while driving. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing, who confirmed that the brakes had seized. The dealer lubricated the brakes with heavy grease and replaced both the brake pads and calipers. The failure recurred. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 18,000. The current mileage was 22,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 12, 2012 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · IN

I was on my way to the building supply with the truck. I was towing a small utility trailer. As I approached a fairly sharp curve I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The truck brakes were gone without warning. The trailer brakes locked and slowed the vehicle enough to get safely through the turn. I relied on the trailer brakes and the transmission to complete the trip and get the vehicle safely home. When I got home I called the dealer and had the truck towed there for repair. The dealer said that the failure was due to badly worn brake pads causing the calipers to overextend and a caliper piston seal had failed. Pads on all 4 wheels were badly worn. It was the left rear caliper that failed. I do not understand how the brakes can be this badly worn after only 21,000 miles.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · NY

After a 10 mile trip , got to my home and rear driver brake was smoking. I had continually complained to local ford dealership about excessive heat I.e. You could hear crackling after parking the vehicle. I bought a centec hand laser heat temperature lcd gun and demonstrated to the ford service manager that all discs had excessive heat. They claimed they serviced the brakes. Continually blamed the new york winter and salt. Since I got my last service satisfaction survey shortly after this smoking incident, I wrote that ford should recall these trucks for this problem since the dealerships either cannot fix the problem or wait till the warranty is up(is ford itself covering up?) I replaced the caliper myself in my yard since I felt it was unsafe. The pistons in these calipers freeze up due to a manufacturer defect.

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 55,000 miles · OK

Slowing down to exit highway and lost all power steering and power brakes as if the truck shut off, but it was still running.