Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. The contact stated that the parking gear and the emergency brake failed. The contact was told by the dealer that the parking brake cable would need replacing and that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v068000 (parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
1999 Ford F-350: brake failure
9 of the 411 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Steering froze while making a left turn. Could not straighten steering wheel. This caused consumer to hit another auto's door head on. Also the brakes did not work, lost complete braking power.
I have had the front brakes replaced 3 times and the rear brakes replaced 2 times. These repairs were all done within the 3 year, 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Soon after the warranty ended, the brakes failed again. I brought the truck to the dealer and they stated the truck was fine. This is in no way a true statement. Each time I have brought the vehicle in for these brake problems, they have replaced the brakes and have agreed there was a problem. The last time they have wanted nothing to do with it. There also was a recall for the rear brakes.
The brakes failed completely at highway speed without any indication. The brake line was improperly installed presumably at the factory.
Consumer was traveling about 30pmh on highway. As he was approaching the light, went to apply brake the pedal, and pedal went all the way down to floor. There were no brakes, and consumer ran into another vehicle. There were no injuries. Vehicle has been to the dealership, and mechanic told consumer that the brake line needed to be replaced.
When applying the brakes driver can't turn the wheel. Abs brake failure.
Flexible steel brake line has ruptured, causing complete brake failure. *ak.et.
Brakes failed causing loss of control.
While driving about 50 MPH consumer released accelerator, and stepped on the brakes pedal to stop vehicle. The brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, forcing consumer to use the emergency brake. According to consumer, the brakes problem occurred because the left rear brake line was unprotected. Vehicle was towed to dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost
- Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes when operated in mud,...
- Concerns with rear brake noise
- Some super duty f series vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal / squeak from the rear brakes
- Exhibiting ABS codes of B2141 or B2477 following replacement of a gem module
- Engineering is investigating all brake concerns on vehicles exhibiting brake noise
- Concerns with premature wear of the inner rear pad
- Subject regarding owner notification program for installation of rear brake shield(s)
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
- Risk
- This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V068000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: super duty single rear wheel pickup trucks. The parking brake system, when engaged with a force of 125 pounds applied to the park brake foot control, may not hold the vehicles on a 20 degree grade. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Risk
- This could allow a vehicle to roll on an incline, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.
Recall number 98V101000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-350 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-350?
9 of 411 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford F-350?
There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford F-350
Tire blowout 50Stalling 16No deployment 15Pulling 14Power steering loss 10Loss of power 9ABS 8Jerking 7Ball joint 5Fuel pump 5
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