Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder/ booster pump/brake booster, front calipers and brake shoes .
1990 Ford F-350 brakes problems
15 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components9
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
- Power assist: vacuum1
- Power assist: hydraulic1
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Ford F-350 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Ford F-350 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Related investigations
Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks
There is no summary currently available
PE94004
Loss of brake effectivenes
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EA91044
Loss of brake effectivenes
There is no summary currently available
PE91077
What 1990 Ford F-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The defective brake rotor cracked in half 9 times in 80,000 miles which caused the braking system to malfunction. Dealer cannot determine problem. Rotors have cracked nine times.
Brakes overheated due to engine heat on unshielded brake line caused brakes to overheat and become inoperable.
Eclip missing from truck, causing accident/injuries/fatality.
When applying the brakes, the brake pedal went clearly to the floor. Had to use the emergency brake to stop truck.
Brake shoes replaced.
When apply the brake pedal fades going to the floor . Tt
Brakes failed, repaired, however still fail.
Brakes pedal want to the floor and there are no brakes. Tt
Brakes overheated/failed.
Questions about the 1990 Ford F-350 brakes
Does the 1990 Ford F-350 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford F-350, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Ford F-350 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford F-350 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 92V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-350 have bad brakes?
The Ford F-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (78 complaints), 2000 (42 complaints) and 1995 (41 complaints).
Other 1990 Ford F-350 problems
Engine 9Fuel system 9Transmission 5Electrical 4Suspension 3Tires 2Body 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Visibility 1
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