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.
1994 Ford F-350: brake failure
6 of the 95 complaints about the 1994 Ford F-350 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Steering: tensioner pulley loose, causiing loss of brakes and steering on vehicle prior to manufacturer's recall (96b-082).
Master cylinder failed, brake pedal goes to the floor when hard pressed.
Abs, brakes failure, when brakes are applied the right rear grabs and and left front, causing the lockup and loss of control of vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and...
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994...
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and...
- Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles
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
Questions about the 1994 Ford F-350 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 Ford F-350?
6 of 95 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford F-350 (6%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford F-350?
There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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