2000 Ford F-350: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 14, 2002 · Brakes · PA · crash · 1 injury

Although I have only listed this as 1 instance of failure simply because this poorly designed (dangerous) solution finally cost me getting into an accident. This ABS problem has caused me to loose sleep at night since owning this vehicle because of the various times it has failed me! It shouldn't take an einstein to figure out there's something wrong with a brake system that fails when you really need it to work! Not only does it fail the brakes, but since the power steering is used to (hydroboost) power the brake system, when the ABS unit dumps the fluid to release the brake pressure, you also loose steering ability! I don't know how many people have been killed by this inadequate design. I guess I should count myself lucky that I'm even able to write this, but this system is plainly inadequate and flawed at the design layer. Either someone requires this to be corrected or everyone that drives a vehicle with this type of solution better triple their life insurance and quadruple their liability insurance and attend church services daily in hopes that they survive the experience!!!!!!!!!! Oh, maybe I've touched on something there. Do you think the insurance companies mind the prospect of having everyone having to increase their insurance to prepare for the results? Dt

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Brakes · MD

Truck is equipped with rear ABS. When making a rapid stop and the rear end hits a bump instead of the ABS modulating the brakes it releases all of the brakes. This has happened 3-4 times since I have had the truck and this problem is not isolated to just my truck. Checking the forums at ford-diesel.com there are lots of others out there with this same problem. Dealers have told them it is normal. I don't buy it. The only way to regain braking is to let up on the pedal, then quickly reapply. There have been a couple of times when I just barely had time to do that. It is very scary because it is not like most ABS where the pedal will pulse. This acts as if the brakes have just totally released, and the pedal drops. I don't understand, nor does anyone else with the problem why the front brakes let go. If it is only rear wheel ABS then why do we lose the front brakes also? This is very dangerous because you really can't predict when it will do it. I know that I am very wary of the possibility that a little hop of the rear wheels during hard braking can cause this and drive cautiously. No problem with a load in the back of the truck, but with a light rear it can happen anytime. I am surprised no one has been hurt.

Filed Feb 20, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

While approaching the highway, brakes were applied, the ABS light came on, then brakes locked up and engine failed to slow down causing brakes to go in ABS, consumer ran into another vehicle and started to push the other vehicle two lanes length. Consumer applied park brake and vehicle stopped. Contacted dealer and the dealer could not find the cause. *ak

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Abs braking system is defective. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Brakes · OR

During breaking, ABS activated and I was completely unable to steer the vehicle..

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Brakes · OR

When pulling a fifth wheel trailer, unless brakes on the trailer are real aggressive, ABS brakes on the truck are activated. This causes a very hazardous condition when trying to stop. Truck was taken to the dealership. Dealership was not able to correct the problem.

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · LA · crash

Vehicle was sitting in traffic and another vehicle was in front, and consumer pulled off on the right shoulder of the road, and the other vehicle tried to make a u-turn, and hit consumer's vehicle broadside. Front end was smashed, and driver side airbag didn't go off . Also, ABS brakes didn't kick in at all.