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Ford F-250 abs comes on
79 of the 4,361 owner complaints about the Ford F-250 describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 79
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 80,123
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 10Pulling 3Stalling 3Check engine light 3Loss of power 2Adaptive cruise 2
What owners say
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact connected the battery to a battery charger to charge the battery so that he could drive the vehicle to the local auto store to purchase a new battery. The contact stated when he connected the new battery, he noticed there was no electrical power. The contact stated that the power switch for the windows and the doors were inoperable. The contact also stated the turn signals, and all the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed electrical junction box and corroded wires. The contact was informed that the electrical junction box and wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle due to an electrical fire risk. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS, reduced power mode, and check engine indicators illuminated independently. The contact called three different dealers, including wendle ford at 509‑484‑4800 (located at 9000 n division st, spokane, wa 99218) and was informed to bring the vehicle to their facility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Our lady of the lakes road in st. Martin parish, louisiana, is a curvy road. The "service advance track and hill descent control, check engine light and break light" came on. The "!" and the "ABS" light came on. Break pedal was hard to depress, while in motion. Fire started under the hood and burnt front seats and engine on
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that the speedometer abnormally fluctuated. The vehicle briefly stalled due to the ABS independently applying the brakes. The ABS warning indicator illuminated, but the failure also occurred without the warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
While driving back home from shopping my brakes (anti-lock style) locked up and violently shook my vehicle all over the road I was driving on. I had limited or no control at all of this incident. Was doing about 40 MPH. Truck acted as if brakes were applied on and off 50/60 times so fast that there was nothing to do but hang on to the steering wheel. At one point I thought I was going to flip over as the truck went sideways. Steering went from side to side at first, then a constant pull to the right. I thought one of my front tires was blown out. Slowed down enough to gain some control but it took my truck over a curb and stopped on a sidewalk and some grass. When I did apply the brakes nothing happened until I was on the sidewalk and going very slow by this time. Got out and inspected my truck for damage but saw nothing. Was only about .3 miles from home so I started my vehicle and limed it home at walking speed. When I tried to go a little faster it would start jumping and shaking again. Got it home and that is when I noticed the ABS light was on. It was not on when I started home from the store. This happened so fast that I am glad no one was in another lane. This happened on a 3 lane each direction road. All this occurred on july 4th at about 10:47 a.m.
I was on the interstate and attempting to get off at an exit when I touched the brakes they grabbed hard, the ABS light came on, the ABS whine started but I did not have my foot on the brakes. This caused steering to be almost impossible and there where significant downgrades on both sides of the road. While using force to turn the sterring wheel to the right to keep from goin over the embankment thye brakes released which cause me to almost go over the embanckment on the right. The brakes keep grabbing and releasing until I was able to pull off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to t he dealership and I am waiting to hear from them. This could have caused serious injury or death had the truck gone over the embankment on either side. I'm used to driving and stay pretty alert but there are those that this would have made them freeze up and it would have ended in tragedy!
When u turn on passenger side air bag the radio does not work when u turn it off the traction control light comes on and ABS system warning light comes on , the blue tooth stopped working all together no matter which position air pass air bag switch is in.
1995 ford f250. Consumer states engine stall while driving. *tgw when the engine stalled, the consumer had to put the shifter into park or neutral and the engine would restart. He also, stated the fuel/water separator was replaced. Also, other repairs included, new hoses, fan clutch, idler wheel, brake pads, relay on glow plug, v-belt, several batteries, the lift pump and the solenoid on the starter. Jb also, the o-rings were replaced. Updated 12/31/12 the dealer found problems with the icp injector press, eba exh back press, map, manifold and ABS. Updated 03/14/13.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he noticed that the speedometer and cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 8v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) however the VIN was not included. The contact experienced the similar defect as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 10/17/12*lj the consumer VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 10/18/12
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
- Risk
- This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V068000 · Recall details
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
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
- What is wrong
- A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.
- Risk
- Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.
- Remedy
- Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.
Recall number 92V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford F-250 abs
Why does the abs come on in the Ford F-250?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, pulls to one side and engine stalls while driving.
Which Ford F-250 years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (13 complaints), 1993 (9 complaints) and 1994 (8 complaints).
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