Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he noticed that the speedometer and cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 8v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) however the VIN was not included. The contact experienced the similar defect as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 10/17/12*lj the consumer VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 10/18/12
1993 Ford F-250: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 129 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-250 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs problems; on wet or gravel road surface, when applying the brakes, loses brakes completely and slides into intersection, etc. Dealer states nothing is wrong with braking system.
Intermittently on snowy or wet road conditions the ABS locks up and grabs, causing the vehicle to slide off the road. When braking at 55 MPH the back end of the truck jumps up and down. Vehicle taken to dealer 4 or 5 times in 2 years, cannot find problem.
Equipped w/rear ABS brakes the front brake rotors have an inch crack, when brakes are applied, truck pulls to the right. *ak dealer also found rear wheel cylinder leaking, both rear cylinders were replaced along with the brake shoes and axle seal, front rotors and pucks.
Consumer is experiencing rear wheel brake lock up. This happens on normal road conditions and wet roads. The system has ABS.*ak sensor was replaced, however ABS still locks up rear tires.
Abs: when applied 40 MPH or faster front end vibrates severely, increase in stopping distances, difficult to steer.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes on gravel surfaces, the rear brakes fail. Please describe.
Vehicles ABS braking has erratic operation having long and extended stopping distance. Tt
Diesel truck has braking system failure, equipped with ABS system. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull
- The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor...
- The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application
- Front caliper piston boots damaged
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
Questions about the 1993 Ford F-250 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Ford F-250?
9 of 129 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford F-250 (7%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford F-250?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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