Dt*: the contact stated after multiple uses, the brakes went to the floor when pulling an rv in town. The dealership determined the brake fluid is boiling and the system should be flushed, then a different type of brake fluid put in to handle the weight of the rv.
1997 Ford F-250: brake failure
5 of the 304 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 describe brake failure.
- 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
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While driving, the vehicle lost steering and braking power. *ak the assembly that tightened the belt drive around the steel shaft about one inch in diameter had broken off at the time where the truck had no brakes or steering. *scc
Rear brake failure on numerous occasions. Finally resulted in crash. Dealer could not find any problem. Self diagnosis of raising rear of vehicle while idling in drive with rear wheels spinning rear wheels could not be stopped with full brake pressed. No braking on rear wheels. Disconnecting wire to proportioning valve results in normal rear brake operation. Possible cause is ebcm or proportioning valve.
While driving on the highway rear ABS brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.
Consumer was entering a freeway at 45-50 MPH when he tried to stop vehicle and could not due to brake failure.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Ford F-250?
5 of 304 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 (2%) mention brake failure. 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
Tire blowout 16Fire or smoke 14Stalling 10Ball joint 8Fuel leak 8Power steering loss 8Adaptive cruise 6Wipers 6ABS 5
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