I feel there is a design defect in the parking brake system on my vehicle. I have spoken to owners of similar and all seem to have this problem. When the paking brake is applied it is insufficient to hold the vehicle from rolling.
1999 Ford F-350 brakes complaints
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The parking brake will not hold the vehicle at its gvwr on an incline.
At 10009 miles I had brake shutter(vehicle would shake) when applying the brakes. This would occur more at highway speeds. I brought the vehicle to a ford dealer ( monaco ford 767 new london tnpk po box 110 glastonbury ct 06033 phone 1‑800‑727‑2377)and they repaired the problem. On a number of occasions in the following months I have repeatedly had the same problem and the dealer has repeatedly repaired the problem. I have listed the dates and mileage. Second occurence june 1999 mileage 22876. Third occurrence june 1999 mileage 24225. Fourth, oct 1999 mileage 36370. Fifth, jan 2000 mileage 46492. In feb of this year the problem came back again and I contacted the dealer and they stated to me that they didn't know what else to do and ford wasn't giving them any more input so they had to take the stance that there wasn't anything else they could do for me. I contacted the ford customer assistance center on a number of occasions and was repeatedly told that the truck was out of warranty and there was nothing that they could do for me even though they realized that this has been an ongoing problem since 10000 miles. One of the phone reps at c.a.c. Did tell me that ford realized that this was a problem but they did not have a fix for it at this time. Her name was shirleen(this was on or about feb 21 2000). We she stated that ford had agknoledged the ongoing problem, she told me that ford would continue to repair my truck dispite the expiration of its warranty. The problem continues to worsen and at this time the truck violently shakes when I apply the brakes at all speeds over 40 MPH and I am very concerned about safety if I were to incure a panic braking situation. I have desparatly tried to contact a ford representative through the c.a.c. And the dealer but they are unable to put me in contact with someone from ford. Therefor because of the lack of contact from ford I have been forced to contact my attorney to help me with this matter. A written supliment will follow.
While driving at a low rate of speed,going around curve, consumer applied brakes and steering locked up. Lost control, causing vehicle to hit guardrail.
Transmission keeps going out, and ABS brakes will not stop vehicle.
From delivery, ABS and check engine light intermittantly stay on. El;ectrical system sometimes 'stumbles' and looses voltage... As if it is going to stall.. Then it corrects itself until the next time driving is very difficult at times due to poor front shock/spring setup.. Must fight to keep on road at times. I have had to place 500 lb. Weight in rear to improve this somewhat.
Parking brake when applied does not work. Vehicle will roll if not in gear when parking brake is applied.
While driving down the road experienced excessive braking fading and vibration. Contacted dealers, who stated that brakes could not could not be fixed, and wouldn't be fixed.
Brakes system is continually in for repairs.
Brake pads and rotors replaced, however brakes continue to not work properly. Yh
A fews days after purchase the ABS light has been continually on, unable to determine problem. Mjs
At a stop light vehicle revved and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Occupant applied the brakes which didnt slow down the vehicle, resulting in a crash. Please provide further information.
Has 2 ford trucks, f350 models, 1999 and2000. Both cars pull to right when brakes are applied.
Headlight switch failed unexpectedly,going to work. Brakes pulsate when applied at all speeds, dealer cut down rotors at apporox. 23,000 miles...I asked if they had any others need cut at that mileage, he stated was probably due to rust...I purchased this truck only 4 weeks after build date, and it does not sit...truck continues to have a pulsating brake, and is hard to stop.
While traveling 30 MPH and as a result of an head-on accident, air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. Dealer has been notified.
While making a sharp right turn and applying the brakes vehicle would not steer and kept going. Driver hit a little embankment and ended up in a hay field. Air bags did not deploy when this happened, and no one was injured. Vehicle was towed to the dealership for repairs. Also, whole steering gear box was being replaced because the shaft broke.
Front left tire hub broke off causing the truck to hit a bridge, driver says the truck dropped down and then hit the bridge, the tire fell off before impact with the bridge, this accident totalled our truck and did significant damage to the bridge. Have compalined to ford, they will not replace truck, says it was our fault, but we know the tire fell off, the investigator told us the nut on the inside backed off, causing the front left tire and hub to break off, and it was in noway our fault, is a defect in the truck..
Hydro-boost assembley started leaking at master cylinder and hydro-boost mount point. Lost of brake assist and steering due to fluid level loss. Ford dealer has truck for repairs repalcing hydro-boost assembly. I see this is the third reported incident on the web page.
While driving and pulling a trailer in wet weather conditions ,and trying to apply the brakes, truck started to slide one way and the trailer went the other, causing the trailer to smash into the back of the vehicle.
When applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left, and then jumps back to the left. Also the vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. Dealer can't find the cause of the problem.
When applying the brakes driver can't turn the wheel. Abs brake failure.
When brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem.
Abs brakes; when pushing on the brakes consumer cannot turn the wheel.
When applying the brakes the front left wheel locked up, causing vehicle to pull to the left. Dealer has replaced has replaced the 2 front rotors.
Seat belt does not retract properly allowing strap to get caught/stuck in door. Mjs
Brakes: brakes fade easily and will pull to the left. Brakes also shake and shudder the whole vehicle and surge grabbing and ungrabbing when coming to a stop. The steering wheel vibrates and brake pedal pulsates. Brakes began problem with very few miles never loaded or pulling. Results in unsafe braking. Seat belt: drivers seatbelt hangs down and gets caught in bottom of door. You shut your door, fasten the belt not knowing it is stuck in door. In sudden stops, the belt pulls free with much slack remaining possibly allowing your body to go through windshield. Belt twists very easily, and bottom pivot/anchor turns easily allowing belt to hang down in door. Must fiddle with it each time exiting the vehicle and must double check it is not stuck in door. Transmission: automatic transmission did not disengage in cold weather causing vehicle to stall at intersection nearly causing accident several times. Transmission also shifts in and out of gear while going into overdrive erratically. It will go in and out of overdrive several time withing a second or two causing the vehicle and passengers to jerk back and forth suddenly and unexpectedly.
Severe driver side rear brake rotor destruction from caliper mounted on front of rotor, preventing self cleaning of mud, from rotor face. Rotor is destroyed by abrasive action of grit held in place against rotor by forward motion of wheels. This problem has been encountered in our other two 1999 fords (1-f550 and 1-f450). Our company operates a fleet of 50 vehicles in offroad oilfield service trucking. We have 33 years experience in this type of offroad vehicle use. This problem is the most severe engineering problem we have encountered in our experience. This must be addressed by ford and an engineering change must be made. Certain injuries and deaths will probably occur during high speed brake applications if the disc pad locks into the forged cooling web of the rotor.
While driving and braking hard suddenly, vehicle slid. It felt like it was on ice.vehicle suddenly went to extreme right. This could have caused a crash. Dealer was aware of the problem, and trying to come to a solution. Please provide further information.
When driving above 50 MPH front end vibrates when the brakes are applied, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When applying heavy pressure to brake while driving the steering becomes extremely hard to turn, causing directional problems. Nm
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