Brake fade. When at a complete stop, pedal will sink slowly but not enough to active a warning light. If pedal is not pressed harder vehicle will roll. Dealership says this is not the first vehicle to do this and has contacted the manufacturer. Vehicle still does it to this day. Master cylinder has been replaced twice, still not fixed.
1994 Ford F-350 brakes problems
33 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16
- Foundation components6
- Foundation components: drum: drum4
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components: disc3
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-350 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford F-350 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Related investigations
Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks
There is no summary currently available
PE94004
What 1994 Ford F-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While pulling a trailer loaded with fire wood, the brakes failed at an intersection. The brake pedal went nearly to the floor. The brakes would not slow me down. The emergency brake was not stong enough to stop me while loaded. Had to down shift to stop. The brake line going to the rear axle had a hole in it. The hole was located at one on clamps to the frame.
Brakes would randomly not operate properly. Would fail to stop vehicle when applied. Brake pedal would drop,but not to floor. Would go through stop lights and intersections. Took vehicle to dealer , it was test driven. Mechanic replaced master cylinder. But, problem still exists.
Consumer has had multiple scares of accidents pertaining to antilock brakes. In november of 2000 consumer tried to apply brakes, and almost hit another vehicle. No brakes when applied. Drums/pads & shoes have been changed, but no real remedy. Consumers mechanic took a look, and back brakes released. There was no control over vehicle. Ford wasn't assisting at all with problem. They feel that consumer was doing something for brakes to wear.
When driving at any speed and apply the brakes, brakes drag. When going down a hill, and consumer takes foot off of the brakes, vehicle will stop.
Front brake rotors cracked, and rear brake drums had the seal broken, and had grease on the part which may have caused extended stopping distance. Please provide further information and VIN#.
The brakes failed while pulling a 12,000 pound fifth wheel camper. This happened while driving downhill. The pedal went to the floorboard and the truck would not stop. Driver used the emergency parking brake to stop the truck. This was due to a frozen brake cable. The problem was corrected at owner's cost. There is a service bulletin on this issue. The truck was serviced for brakes in march of 1998, for the same problem.
Abs brakes lock up the rear tires at 5mph. Vehicle pulls to the right and has a bad shutter when brakes are applied.
When applying the brakes the vehicle will not stop. Dealer says brakes are working right. Also can feel vibration in pedal when attempting to stop. Also replaced rear brake drums.
Brakes fail, also vehicle vibrates when brakes applied.
Questions about the 1994 Ford F-350 brakes
Does the 1994 Ford F-350 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford F-350, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford F-350 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford F-350 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V169001. 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 1994 Ford F-350 problems
Transmission 22Engine 13Acceleration 8Steering 8Fuel system 6Tires 6Body 5Electrical 5Suspension 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Lights 1Seats 1
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