1996 Ford F-350: brake failure

6 of the 129 complaints about the 1996 Ford F-350 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2014
1
2009
1
2008
3
2006
1
2005
2
2004
2
2003
2
2002
1
2001
6
2000
10
1999
9
1997
8
1996
6
1995
15
1994
6
1993
12
1992
3
1991
5
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Brakes · 91,773 miles · NJ

Dt: the contact complained about a brake problem. The brake fluid caused corrosion on the brake fittings. On august 7, 2003 the front brakes failed while the vehicle was going up hill. The ford dealer replaced the tubing and fittings. On may 24, 2004 the rear brakes failed while he in a parking lot. Again the ford dealer replaced the tubing and fittings. On november 1, 2005 the master cylinder experienced corrosion at the brake fittings, causing the brakes to fail. There was brake fluid pouring out of the front driver side wheel. Another dealership drained the brake system and replaced the line. The problem has not recurred. *ak updated 11/29/2004 -

Filed Jun 2, 2002 · Brakes · OH

Drove this truck over 1000 miles this trip and parked it for 2 weeks. Then to travel a short distance brake pedal went to the floor first time to apply brakes.found brake fluid running off frame, and had mechanic inspect for problem.found brake line that goes to the rear brakes was rotted the full length front to rear. All other lines(fuel,etc) in the same area were in good condition.new line was installed..

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Brakes · SC · crash

On a rainy day, rear brake lining grabbed actuating the ABS system. As I have found, this problem is discussed in ford tsb 9805a24a. The brake pedal fell as additional pressure was needed to stop. Described as "normal" in special service message 03731. (a nice way to describe a problem that you do not want to fix.) the ABS brakes stopped pumping. The system then appeared as though no brakes were applied. The truck was not slowing down. Either the back brakes and possibly the front were not functioning at all, or all 4 wheel were locked up and the truck was sliding. (tires were all in good condition.) I was forced to put the truck into a ditch in order to avoid the vehicle in front of me. Later testing on a wet surface revealed that I would have been better off to pump the brakes, something that manufacturers of ABS systems advise you not to do. As I understand from reading information by others who have had the same problem, the vacuum supply on the system is not sufficient to handle repeated operation by the ABS system. I still am not sure what the condition of the wheels were at the point when I had to leave the road, whether the front were rolling, or locked and whether the back were rolling or locked.

Filed May 4, 2000 · Brakes · MI

On two occasions rear brake shoes have expanded when brakes were applied, and stayed in contact with the brake drums, causing excessive wear and brake failure.

Filed Nov 4, 1996 · Brakes · OR · fire

While driving, going down grade, towing a trailer, driver's front brakes caught fire due to brake caliper piston failure, experienced spongey, travel to floor and no brakes, hit elk, dlr can't correct.

Filed Oct 8, 1996 · Brakes · MO

Antilock brakes failed, causing left rear brake to lock up.