2005 Ford F-350 SD brakes problems

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Brakes · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the brake light failed to illuminate whenever the brakes were engaged. Also, the tbc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the connector to the break light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated the bolt on the master cylinder for the brakes sheared off. While driving 5 MPH while the brake was being depressed the brake extended to the floor causing the vehicle to be stopped with the emergency brake. The contact inspected the brake and noticed the bolt from the master cylinder broke. The dealer was notified and stated they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated they were not aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · MA

Rear brake backing plate rusted out causing the parking brakes to lock up on left side . Vehicle veered off road.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Brakes · 18,413 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a ford 2005 f-350 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud squeaking noise whenever the brakes were applied, and she would also smell a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufactuer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileages were 18,413 and the current mileage was 38,156.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Brakes · 47,646 miles · NY · crash

I have a 2005 ford f350 4 wdr, super duty with v10, 4 sp. Auto, VIN no. [xxx]. I experienced sudden vehicle acceleration, ie. From a stopped position with vehicle in drive and foot on brake the vehicle, lunged forward, heavy braking would not stop vehicle it only caused acceleration. Only impact with mail box and snow bank stopped vehicle. I compared what had just happened with pressing on the accelerator and brake at the same time and this was different and did not result in loss of control. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 23, 2008 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NY

I was slowing down to a stop light when my driverside rear tire was smoking profusely. I stopped to check the problem out and the rear brake was locked up. I spoke to workers at the ford dealership and they told me this is a normal occurrence with this particular model truck. I replaced the driverside rear caliper and went on my way. Two weeks later the same thing happened to the passenger side rear caliper. The dealers I have spoken to once again said this is a normal occurrence and that you only get about a year out of the calipers. At over $250 a caliper this is very expensive. I don't tow with my vehicle or abuse it in any way. I am strict with maintaining it.

Filed Aug 30, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 50,000 miles · 00

Rear brake drum failure - backer plate of my ford f350 has corroded to the extent that the rear brake shoe retainer pins fell inwards and the back brake shoe twisted around grinding in the rear drum. Upon hearing a noise slowed and the rear wheel locked and spun the truck sideways on the road. This is a long wheel base,k crewcab pickup with an 8ft box. The disc rotor cover has also rusted through leaving a hole allowing small stones to jam between the rotor and brakes causing the vehicle to pull (ecentually start to brake on one wheel - problematic especially when braking on wet or icy roads.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · PA

Repeated brake caliper problems. Brake pads lock in on position while caliper releases. Result is that one brake pad in a set will quickly become worn while other pad is like new. Failure results when locked pad is undetected, then caliper, rotor and brake line damage result. This has occurred on 3 seperate instances and on seperate wheels. Ford has paid for one rear caliper, front rotors.this problem began on or before 16,000 miles. Vehicle has been serviced and repaired at ford garages only. This vehicle is not a severe duty truck, has a tow haul package. Further: immediately, after one repair ABS lite came on and brakes went to floor. Abs stayed on for 10 minutes and then when brakes were pumped they went out and brake returned. Immediate thought was that ABS malfunction was due to brake repair and correct and that it was a temporary problem. Front brake pads did however malfuction within 400 miles of this incident. From the beginning this truck has had an occasional spongey brake problem. Incident date is the last date noted. First date occurred 02/30/07. Incident date of this report reflects last to date incident.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · AZ

05 and 06 ford f350 ambulance brake caliber pistons break or crack and hold piston out making brakes unable to fully release, both our 05 have have done it one on all four wheel and the other just the fronts so far and now our 06 has the fronts on both sides tolal of three of the four pistons broke

Filed Feb 8, 2007 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · OK

I have a 2005 ford f350 super duty pickup truck and experiencing a problem with the antilock brakes locking up. Problem originally began as an intermittent problem in early 2006 occurring about once a month but would only present symptoms once per occurrence. Finally in december 2006 problem occurred multiple times and vehicle was taken to united ford. Unfortunately united ford was not able to duplicate the problem. No error codes pertaining to the antilock brake system were being recorded by the vehicle. About two weeks ago while on a 900 mile trip the brakes continually locked up. Upon return to tulsa on january 30th I immediately took the vehicle to united ford as the problem continued on a frequent basis. Dealership was finally able to observe the problem and agreed the antilock brakes were in fact malfunctioning. After inspecting the brake system, checking technical bulletins and talking with ford motor company the dealership was instructed to make sure all of all the ground connections on the antilock brake system were clean and secure. Vehicle was returned to me by the dealership on february 2nd. United ford stated that ford motor company claims there have been no other reports of antilock brake failure reported on this type of vehicle. Yesterday (february 8th) after driving the vehicle for about five days the problem occurred again. Vehicle was immediately taken to united ford in tulsa, ok. For the third time in the past several months for this problem. At this point ford still does not know what is causing the brakes to lockup. This problem is a concern to me since it has the potential to cause the driver of the vehicle to loose control of the vehicle and potential for a serious accident, injury and/or death.