Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering assist and the brakes failed without warning. On another occasion, the vehicle became resistant to accelerating attempts as the contact exited a driveway and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the injectors were defective and the injector device module (idm) had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not provided.
2000 Ford F-350: brake failure
10 of the 304 complaints about the 2000 Ford F-350 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The brake line had rusted . As a result, the brakes failed. No impact reported. *jb all the other lines including the fuel lines were rust free. *sc
Vehicle was traveling about 30 MPH when all of a sudden the brakes did not work. There was brake fluid spilling, and the emergency brake was applied, but it was still difficult for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.
While driving 45 MPH consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed, causing consumer's vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front. Driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. The dealer has been notified.
While driving at state speed limit, and without warning, the vehicle started to accelerate up to 65-68 MPH. Consumer had applied brakes when acceleration occurs, however brakes failed. Nlm
While applying the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Problem was intermittent. Felt like coaster brakes. Have taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic after test driving vehicle, that no problem with brakes found after 25 miles.
Consumer applied brake at 50 MPH , brakes failed, and vehicle hit a guardrail at about 35-40 MPH.damage to vehicle was $ 7000. *ak
Brakes failed at 50 MPH, consumer then lost all steering and hit a guardrail at 35-40 MPH. Damage to vehicle was $ 7000. *ak
While driving on highway and slowing down to make a turn, vehicle started making loud noises. Also, steering got hard to turn, and had no brakes. Pulled over and shut vehicle off. Started it back up and everything was fine. Another time wife had the vehicle, went to stop at a red light, and vehicle went straight through the intersection into the ditch. Had no power brakes or steering. Contacted 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
- Exhibiting ABS codes of B2141 or B2477 following replacement of a gem module
- Engineering is investigating all brake concerns on vehicles exhibiting brake noise
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Ford F-350 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2000 Ford F-350?
10 of 304 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford F-350 (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford F-350?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford F-350
Tire blowout 62Power steering loss 17Stalling 10No deployment 9Loss of power 8ABS 7Steering lock-up 6Fire or smoke 5
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