While driving approximately 60 MPH brake light started to flicker on/off. Consumer attempted to slow down by pressing brakes, but automobile was not able to stop. Consumer had to use both feet to push the brake pedal down. Effect of this was that consumer was unable to stop w/o warning, and was prone to a serious accident.
1997 Ford F-350 brakes complaints
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Loss of vacuum pump on ford f350 crew cab capeable of towing 20000 lbs results in mechanical braking immediately. I was lucky, I was only doing 35mph when failure occurred. For more info on failures go to http://www.ford-diesel.com and search vacuum pump failure
Brakes started locking up/grabbing, and vibrating, at 8,000 miles, and continued at 48,000 miles. Dealer has been unsuccessful in repair of the brake system. I cannot drive an unsafe vehicle. Help!
The brakes on this f350 truck lock up intermittently, front and rear, and has done this since about 8,000 miles. The dealer has made many, many unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem. Since the problem is intermittent, when the ford rep was called and came to investigate the brakes were working fine at that time. We have tried to get them to take the vehicle and drive it for more than 5 mins. To check it and he said he did not have time. We have worked with the dealer until we feel we can no longer drive this vehicle. It is unsafe. Several people at the dealership have driven it and have had the brakes lock up but not the person in "authority" to report to ford. Even an outside service person has driven it and experienced the locking up of the brakes. We are seeking legal counsel at this point since we are getting no help. We have tried to get ford to buy back the vehicle and they are not willing to do this at this point. So I have requested an arbitration package from the ford customer assistance center today. They refused to send me copies of the reports I have called in to them concerning this problem too. So it leaves me no choice but to move on. Ford has been unwilling to listen. Maybe they will listen in court.
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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.
Experiencing ongoing problem with front rotors going out of round. Rotors had been replaced on two previous occasions within 35,000 miles of wear. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Vacuum pump failed causing loss of brakes from fluid leakage. Mjs
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty which resulted in a crash. Dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. Also, replaced brake master cylinder, and broken rear brakes twice. However, problem reoccurred. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Both brake rotors found to have numerous hairline cracks as well as 2 large cracks one exceeding .5 inches in width an extending from hub to outer edge of the rotor. Caused severe shaking and near uncontrolable steering. Dealership notified and unconcerned with incident.
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
When applying brakes in normal conditions, the rear brakes locked up, causing an accident. Please provide details.
When traveling at 20 to 35 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a sudden stop, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer also has experienced a problem when traveling, fire shot out of the exhaust system, causing objects in the road to catch on fire. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Brake line rubbing against heat shield, causing fluid leak.
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.
Brakes failed.
Consumer was driving approximately 45mph when he took his foot off the gas pedal to begin slowing down for entering the beltway, when he tried to press the brakes again, he noticed that the vehicle did not have any brakes.
Master cylder malfunction.
Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision.
While the vehicle was parked on an incline with the parking brake on, the vehicle was on, the parking brake released causing the vehicle to roll. The manufacturer has been notified.
The front brakes caught on fire. The dealer replaced the front brakes at 2 miles. Owner is having problems with the rear brakes.
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