1991 Ford F-250 brakes problems

Filed Feb 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 55,000 miles · WA

I had just been jumped by aaa because my truck wasn't starting; the aaa agent also cleaned the battery terminals. I intended to have it towed to the ford dealer because I didn't think it would start. Since the aaa agent was able to get to start, I decided to still take it to the dealer to find out why the battery was dead (given they had the car for a month and had put in a new battery and starter, among other repairs). Driving the 7 miles to the dealership the car seemed to be accelerating on its own, the entire way, I only stepped on the gas once; it was going 35 miles/hour by itself (per the speedometer). I didn't know why this was happening and when I tried to slow down using the brakes, the truck was very difficult to stop, such that I nearly rear-ended multiple cars. It was all I could do to push the brake down and twice huge amounts of smoke came from under the vehicle (probably the brakes were now overheating?). When I was 500 feet from the dealership I took a quick left turn and honestly could not stop the truck, I threw it into park and shut it off just in time to miss plowing into parked vehicles. Smoke billowed out from below the hood. I have never been so frightened in my life-I was sure I was either going to smash into someone since I couldn't stop or the truck was going to implode in fire, or something and I would be dead. I was not able to successfully stop it using the brakes. The parking brake was also not working (which is also why I was returning it to the dealer). When I asked the service person at the ford dealership if he'd seen a stuck throttle like this before, he said, "yes, sometimes when vehicles sit for a while". This is a saturday, so they are going to evaluate the problem on monday. The service rep also said sometimes cleaning the terminals might contribute to extra conduction, which might have caused the acceleration issue.

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Brakes fail sometimes. I need help. I just found out about this recall of 03/11/92to late for this recall ?. The federal safety agency campaign 92vo26000 .

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Brakes · CT

Aftering driving for about 10 miles using the brakes frequently vehicle shut off. After vehicle was started again, there was no braking ability. This problem could cause a crash. Problem has not been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 14, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Front tire wearing unevenly evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. For rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would not help-tire defective. Is this tire on the recall? (tiresize: lt21585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt21585r16 )

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Brakes · CA · crash

When driving 25 MPH and upon attempting to stop vehicle by depressing brake pedal , brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a rear end crash. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noted that master cylinder failed which caused the problem.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · TN

The clutch failed. Nlm

Filed Jun 16, 1999 · Brakes · IL · 2 injuries

Brake system malfunctioned due to the design of the brakes. Vehicle had no braking ability at all, which caused a crash.

Filed Jun 2, 1999 · Brakes · MO

Brake calipers fail continually. Mjs

Filed Aug 26, 1998 · Brakes · CA · fire

Front right disc brakes; while driving started pulling and felt like a flat tire. When pulled over the right front, drum was in flames. Consumer put out fire with a fire extinguisher. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed May 15, 1998 · Brakes · WA

Brakes do not work properly--when pressure is applied on the brake pedal, there is a pause between applying the brake and the vehicle stopping.