1. The vehicle's "check brake" and "ABS" lights illuminated two months prior to the incident. The brake system was immediately examined by a local shop. The brake fluid was noted as being low and the system was topped off. The lights extinguished and remained extinguished. The vehicle was driven infrequently for two months and otherwise parked at a storage lot near spokane, wa. 2. After being parked for six days, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was a total loss due to the fire. A trailer parked next to it also suffered extensive fire damage. The fire chief stated that it was an electrical fire. Based on burn and smoke patterns, he stated the fire originated in the engine compartment on the driver?s side somewhere between the firewall and the battery. This is consistent with the location of the cruise control deactivation switch (see the federal safety agency action number ea05005) mounted on the brake assembly. This portion of the brake assembly was no longer visible after the fire but several other parts near that area showed signs of having been exposed to excessive heat. 3. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if there were any outstanding recalls. Based on the VIN, the manufacturer stated there were no outstanding recalls. A local dealer?s service department technician stated that several other recalls had been accomplished on similar vehicles because of the cruise control but for some reason the manufacturer elected not to recall this vehicle. However, the service technician recommended having the part replaced anyways. The advice was appreciated but obviously too late. A recall would have prevented the fire, loss of property, and potential injury/death.
1994 Ford F-250: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 122 complaints about the 1994 Ford F-250 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Owner has ABS brakes. The rear bearing seal and housing leaking, causing problems. In addition, all four wheels locked up, but mostly in rear.
Abs: when applying brakes during panic stops, rearend swings around about 90 degrees, vehicle goes into sideway, slides down road, speed 25 to 30 MPH, happens on wet surface, no accidents.
The ABS system causes the brakes to respond slower when the pedal is pressed. Please describe.
Abs; failure on the brake system caused the cosumer to have an accident.
W/rear ABS brakes, upon applying brakes truck shimmies. Please describe details. Tt
Constant ABS brake problems. They lock up. Please explain. Tt
Front brake lock up and pull to the side that lockup, ABS brake system, replace pads/rotor. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes
- 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
- A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles
- 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...
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 1994 Ford F-250 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Ford F-250?
8 of 122 owner complaints about the 1994 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 1994 Ford F-250?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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