1998 Ford F-250 brakes problems

11 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 20%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
7
Foundation components: disc
2
Foundation components: drum: drum
1
Foundation components: drum
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-250 brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Ford F-250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · CA

There was a pulsation in the brake pedal when depressed. The ABS system locked up intermittently which caused the tires to wear prematurely.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · IL

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · IL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · IL

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Abs system does not work properly when vehicle comes to a sudden stop. This usually happens at 30-40 MPH. Contacted dealer, and dealer rotated rotors.

Filed Mar 30, 2000 · Brakes · KY

When brakes are applied, brakes lock and release resulting in failure of vehicle to stop. When brakes are applied quickly, pedal goes to floor and brakes fail. When traveling over a bumpy surface, if brakes are applied, they fail. If driving on extremely wet roads and brakes are applied, they fail to work properly. Brakes pads and/or rotors have been replaced numerous times due to improper wear. Numerous attempts have been made with the dealer and ford motor company to resolve. However, since warranty has expired, ford motor company refuses to discuss vehicle replacement. They acknowledge a braking defect however they claim to have no solution at this time. Copies of all repair orders and service notices from ford are available, as well as correspondence to the dispute reolution board and ford motor company.

Filed Aug 26, 1999 · Brakes · OK

When applying the brakes right rear wheel locks up, causing the vehicle to spin. Dealer can't find a solution.

Filed Aug 6, 1999 · Brakes · ID

Brakes shudder or wobble. Multiple repairs done but problem persists. We were given a loaner truck (same model and make) which turned out to have same problem! Dealer has replaced all brake parts multiple times , turned drums multiple times, and replac

Filed May 21, 1999 · Brakes · OK

When applying brakes or slowing down vehicle will shutter, causing a safety hazard. Dealer cannot determine what is causing the defect. *ak

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Brakes · AZ

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the right rear brake will lock up, causing vehicle to slide. Also drums got very hot. The consumer has had problems with the vehicle 7 to 8 times, and the vehicle has been in the shop four times for the same problem. Since the last time that it has been repaired, problem has not reoccurred.

Questions about the 1998 Ford F-250 brakes

Does the 1998 Ford F-250 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Ford F-250, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Ford F-250 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 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).