The right rear caliper was dragging causing it to overheat, dealer informed.*ak
1999 Ford F-350 brakes complaints
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At 30mph brake hose starts to leak fluid, making it hard for vehicle to stop. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Parking brake cable failed prior to recall notice 02v‑068. Nlm
After parking his vehicle with the emergency brakes on, vehicle rolled down the hill, hitting other vehicle, cable on the emergency brake had broken. *akthe cable failure was the cause of the truck rolling and causing an accident, but ford claims the truck is not involved in the recall for said failure.
No description given. Nlm
Vehicle, when loaded to gvw, does not have adequate brakes, front wheels lock, long stopping distances, especially on slippery surfaces. Brake pedal requires excessive foot pressure.
While driving 45-65 MPH, brakes malfunction/ lock up, consumer took vehicle to dealer twice. *ak consumer states that on 23-feb-2002 dealer replaced hydro boost and front pads vehicle started locking up again, on 24-feb-2002 dealer replaced master cylinder and now brakes are working.
While pressing on brakes, vehicle fails to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle also pulls to left or right when applying brakes. Dealer has been notified. *ak the manufacturer says that the heavy weight of the vehicle caused the brake problem. Also, rough roads confuse the computer resulting in brake pedal going to the floor.
Front end of vehicle starts wobbling when brakes are applied. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, but has been unable to duplicate problem. Please provide further details.
Brake rotors have been replaced twice and have also been turned twice.ford installed new rotors and pads 36000 miles under warranty,this seems to be aongoing problem with these trucks,I'm concerned why this is happening every 9000 miles or so and who is responsible for further repairs now that the warranty has expired.it appears that ford doesn't really have a repair for this problem.doing front brakes every 9000 miles is not normal for any size truck and is a major saftey concern for myself and my family.please inform me of any recalls or if ford is still liable for further repairs.thank you very much for your time.
Consumer stated he experienced intermittent problems with the ABS warning light for over 16 months before the problem was actually dianosed as being a failed ABS module, consumer stated there would also be a popping noise when the brakes were being applied.
The parking brake will not hold well on an incline. This is especially noticed in reverse, as on a boat ramp with a boat that I am trying to launch. I can set the brake as hard as I can and the truck will still roll back against the parking pall in the automatic transmission. It becomes very difficult to then shift the transmission into gear. The dealer has looked at it twice and stated that they don't see a problem but they cannot duplicate the conditions.
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.
At 35000 miles left hub assembly went out. Dealer told consumer when axle hub assembly went out it caused bearings to get really hot, and could possibly start a fire. Consumer stated at 35,750 mile vehcile's right/ left hub assembly and rotors had to be replaced. Consumer stated that at 66,000 vehicle needed another left hub assembly.
Brake rotors repeatedly warp. First time, dealer covered under warranty at 12937 miles. Second time, dealer claims that warranty repairs for brakes are not covered after 12000 miles. Air conditioner totally failed last summer--so far working ok.
While driving vehicle severely pulls to right or left and extreme vibration occurs, causing loss of vehicle control. Replaced steering gear box. *ak consumer states all the ball joints and bushings in front end also had to be replaced. Rear brake pads were replaced.
Intermittently when applying brakes pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, and problem still occurs.
While stepping on brake pedal, lost all sterring control-unabe to steer vechicle.
Every 20,000 miles rotors went out. Front end bounced around, and stopping distance had increased. This was the 3rd time that rotors wore out. Dealer said it was because of improper braking.
Vehicle lost braking capability at highway speeds due to brake line separating at a union, causing brake fluid leakage. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The brakes failed completely at highway speed without any indication. The brake line was improperly installed presumably at the factory.
Consumer was traveling 35mph on highway and brakes locked up in front of an intersection. He went to apply brakes and vehicle didn't stop. Has ABS braking system. Also, all four tires were turning.
Brake rotors keep warping causing cyclic loading and possible fatigue failure to steering and braking components. Design change has been made to recent production, old units are still defective in design and/or manufacture.
When driving & starting to brake, brakes would pulsate & vibrate. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated brake rotors & shoes were inadequate for vehicle. The rotors were warping, and were turned. Calipers & shoes were replaced. Problem still exists. Rotors/calipers & shoes were replaced again for the 4th time. Heat from size of truck would warp rotors. Dealer was ording heavy duty brake rotors/ calipers & shoes.
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.
Parking brake is ineffective. When applied on an incline vehicle still rolls. Ford has been contacted.
When applying brakes at high rate of speed, driver will feel a vibration, at low speed a pulsation will occur underneath the pedal. Dealer has cut rotors three times and replaced rotors three times.
When transmission was in park with emergency parking brake on, while loading vehicle, it rolled forward. Emergency brake did not hold vehicle, it stopped in a ditch.
When braking under a load or braking hard the power brakes let go and the pedal has to be pumped. Nlm
When consumer approaches a stop sign vehicle moves by itself. He has to pump pedal two or more times to stop. Pedal is bleeding through the system.
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