Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f250. The contact stated the emergency brake would not engage. In addition, the odometer gauge was inoperable. The dealer was notified who stated that there was a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 94v169001 (parking brake: conventional) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
1992 Ford F-250 brakes problems
25 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
- Conventional4
- Foundation components3
- Foundation components: drum: drum2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
- Foundation components: drum1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-250 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford F-250 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
EA93020
Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93015
What 1992 Ford F-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The brakes were repaired several times because they did not stop the truck which was used for pulling a trailer, the consumer took the vehicle to another dealer who fixed the problem by fixing the rabs valve, now the vehicle can be stopped properly, the consuer request reimbursemet for the money spent trying to correct the braking problem. Nlm
Brake line broke, there is only more for front & back
My shift linkage is broken so I've been parking my truck in drive or reverse and putting the parking brake on. I have to get underneath to put the transmission in park. One morning I found the truck across the street. The parking brake had let go. Several other times after that it has let go, one time while I was underneath it, shifting gears. It is very dangerous. There is a recall for this problem, but pertains to manual transmissions only. I suggest it's the same brake mechanism. I complained about it not working right while it was under warranty. They did not fix it. I called ford today and the man told me there is no recall on it so ford will do nothing. I explained that it is very dangerous. Still nothing.
On november 13, 1998 I took my 1992 ford f250 4x4 pickup to the tom denchel ford dealership in processor, washington to get the 60,000 mile service. A short time after I left the truck there I got a phone call from the service manager, douglas butler. He said that I had a problem with the rear brakes. One side leaked oil onto the brake lining. He recommended that an updated bearing and seal should be installed, the drum turned and new brakes put in. Of course he recommended having both sides done, which I approved. The total cost including both parts and labor was approximately $580. I had just taken my camper off the truck and noticed that when I braked one of the rear wheels would lock up. I didn't think much about this until the service. When I picked the vehicle up I asked mr. Butler if this was a known problem to ford and he said yes. A service bulletin had been issued. He said that he had to make the bearing and seal repair on a regular basis. I don't have the service bulletin number but the number of the service kit is f4tz-1177-c. On page 1 of the service kit an important notice states: the purpose of this kit is to upgrade the ford design 10.25-inch ring gear axle full float hub to the latest design. This kit is not required if, after disassembly, you discover the hub contains an oil slinger as shown in figure 1. If the hub does not contain an oil slinger, continue with procedure. Since the original design was flawed and could have caused a braking failure I recommend that ford voluntarily recall all trucks with this problem and fix at their cost. They should also reimburse me for my costs.
The right back wheel seal is leaking oil onto the brake, and when applying the brakes, causes the brakes not to grab. Dealer is aware of problem. Problem has not been corrected.
The emergency brake release handle return spring inside cab slips out of position due to wear on bracket that supportsthe handle shaft.
Brake calipers cracked.
Emerency parking brake repaired; emergency parking brake would unlatch at various times w/o warning, after emergency brake was set, went to mailbox, heard it unclick, tried to stop it from rolling back into street, vehicle ran over drivers foot and ankle, dealer said "did all they can do" and manufacturer said "not their problem." *ak
When applying ABS brakes at low speeds, the front brakes are locking up.
Questions about the 1992 Ford F-250 brakes
Does the 1992 Ford F-250 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford F-250, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford F-250 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford F-250 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V169001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 have bad brakes?
The Ford F-250 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (108 complaints), 1995 (41 complaints) and 2000 (38 complaints).
Other 1992 Ford F-250 problems
Fuel system 32Transmission 26Engine 14Electrical 9Tires 7Suspension 5Acceleration 4Steering 2Body 1Seat belts 1Seats 1
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