1996 Ford F-250 brakes problems

15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
6
Foundation components: disc: rotor
2
Foundation components
2
Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Power assist: hydraulic
1
Foundation components: drum: drum
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1
Foundation components: disc
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford F-250 brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford F-250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 24, 2009 · Brakes · 141,000 miles · FL · fire

Ford f250 1996 brake cylinder leak fire.

Filed Feb 29, 2008 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f-250. While driving 65 MPH down a hill, the vacuum pump failed when the brakes were depressed. The contact stated that he drove through a red light and could not stop the vehicle. The vehicle finally coasted to a halt. The emergency brake did not work either due to the weight of the boat that the vehicle was pulling. The contact replaced the vacuum pump. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 115,000 and failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed May 21, 2002 · Brakes · OR

Front calipers cracked. Contacted dealer who could not find cause of problem. *ak

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

Vehicle would not start. Consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. Dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. So consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. Dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. The starter failed three times. A/c failed. The gear shifter failed. The exhaust system failed. Brake caliper and rotor failed. Wires underhood rust out. Power steering hose failed.

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Brakes · IN

Casting cracked, and the pump fell off (bearing in pump failed). This controls the power brake assist.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Acceleration, Body · OH

Vehicle has had continued problems with suspension/alignment, repairs several times and still experiences problems. Mjs

Filed Nov 22, 1998 · Brakes · FL

Front brake rotors (right and left) were found to be cracked during 60,000 mile service. No mechanical symptoms of the problem manifested themselves prior to the finding of the damage during 60,000 mile service.

Filed Nov 2, 1998 · Brakes · AZ

The front brake disc rotors have cracked all the way to the hub. When applying the brakes the pedal vibrates. Dealer has replaced both front disc rotors.

Filed Jul 9, 1998 · Brakes · FL

Consumer was taking vehicle in for brake repairs when dealer informed consumer that both front drums were cracked. It was due to vehicle traveling over the mountains. But yet the consumer suppose to have heavy- duty trailer tow package. Consumer feels this is not a normal wear. Condition needs to be looked into.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

Anti lock sensor failed.

Questions about the 1996 Ford F-250 brakes

Does the 1996 Ford F-250 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Ford F-250, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford F-250 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford F-250 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).