Mileage is 113,086. Have ABS. Brake lines to both rear wheel have rubbed against moving part of shock absorbers. The rubber covering of brake lines is worn off completely and part of metal is worn. Ford double insulated the brake lines so it is clear they know the lines were rubbing agains the shock absorbers. If these lines were to wear through and fluid sprayed out, I dread to think what would happen. To repeat: rear brake lines are rubbing agains part of shock absorbers, thus wearing away all the insulation on line.
1997 Ford F-250: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 304 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 20 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Very intermittent incidents of false ABS cycles when braking to a stop from a low speed. This severely extends the stopping distance which could result in a collision into stopped vehicles. Most of the incidents have occurred on dry pavement. The ABS warning light does not come on during the incidents. This same problem is described in the federal safety agency item numbers sb604767 and sb606515. Will be taking to ford dealer, but it will be highly unlikely that they will be able to duplicate the problem.
Intermittently ABS light will illuminate while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has inspected vehicle and has not been able to duplicate the problem, thus the problem cannot be confirmed or corrected. The manufacturer will be notified.
Rear brakes lock up; ABS not working properly; emergeny cable not working properly.
While driving on the highway rear ABS brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Subject regarding anti-lock brake lamp illumination, increased break pedal effort and / or false anti-lock...
- Subject regarding right rear brake concerns under investigation
- Vehicles experiencing increased brake pedal effort and / or false ABS cycling at low speeds, or ABS lamp...
- Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly,...
- A new parking brake control rubber bumper stop is now available for service
- 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
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
- Risk
- A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.
Recall number 96V184000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Ford F-250 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Ford F-250?
5 of 304 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 (2%) 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 1997 Ford F-250?
There is 1 recall and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Ford F-250
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