There was a factory defect with brakes, it took several years for consumer to figure out what the problem was. Brake pedal went to the floor, and pulled a trailer. It pulsated, and brake pedal went to the floor.*ak consumer was in a vehicle crash due to faulty brakes. The master cylinder is too small and weak for the size of the truck.
1991 Ford F-350: brake failure
5 of the 31 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-350 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- 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
Driving up hill and depressing the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, and had no braking power. Took truck to the dealer, and had the calipers/pads and drums replaced.
Brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed, causing loss of control, resulting in a collision.
While driving and during a panic stop, experienced ABS brake failure, when upon applying the brakes they grabbed then released, allowing vehicle to roll forward before stopping.
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 1991 Ford F-350 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Ford F-350?
5 of 31 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford F-350 (16%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 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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