When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1997 Ford F-350: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 155 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-350 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The ABS light indicator came on and indicates problem with the brakes. Manual states to return vehicle to dealer, repair work done five times. Brakes would pull to the left or right side, and steering was off. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Abs problem; when applying the brakes during normal braking/ dry road conditions/ regular road surface, the truck pulls real hard to the left, the dealer is unable to correct the braking problem, and stated that the braking system was normal. *ak
While driving vehicle about 30 MPH consumer said when applying the brakes trying to stop, the ABS locks up, grabing the brakes. Manufacturer and were contacted.
Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly,...
- 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
- A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles
- The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- A grabbing condition and / or squeal noise from the rear brakes during first few brake applications after...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
- Risk
- A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.
Recall number 96V184000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Ford F-350 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Ford F-350?
5 of 155 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford F-350 (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford F-350?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Ford F-350
Tire blowout 17Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 8Stalling 8Power steering loss 5Transmission failure 5
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