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: brake failure
5 of the 39 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-350 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brakes failed, repaired, however still fail.
Brakes pedal want to the floor and there are no brakes. Tt
Consumer was driving coming down a mountain the brake failed . Tt consumer states that vehicle needs a heat shield and insulation on brake hoses, a recall has been issued on some ford 350's because of brake and fire problems, however this unit was not included.
When driving in heavy traffic and continue use of ABS brakes, had complete loss of brake effectiveness. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull
- Front caliper piston boots damaged
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
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
Questions about the 1990 Ford F-350 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1990 Ford F-350?
5 of 39 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F-350 (13%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford F-350?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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