Braking pressure is unbalanced, causing extended stopping distance. *ak defective balancer.
2001 Ford F-350 brakes complaints
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Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing out, and when applying the brakes , vehicle will have heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
When applying brakes hard at any speed steering locks up, even at stand still. Dealer stated vehicle was designed that way, and there was nothing he could do.
Two bolts that hold the master cylinder to truck broke. One of the bolts snapped in two, causing master cycliner to be pushed at an angle away from firewall of truck. This resulted in a total loss of brakes.*ak jlg
Ongoing problem when brakes are applied in a sudden stop, it causes vehicle to pullto the left. Vehicle been to dealer on 6 occasions, and problem has reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.
Went to dealer in am about clutch problems, dealer looked at truck, said there was no problem. Left dealer was coming up to intersection, went to down shift, clutch went out and brakes. Had no brakes or clutch! Was towed to dealer. Have had several probems since with emerg. Brake not working. Was towed again 4/19/2002 was pulling forward clutch would not disengage almost hit 3 mail boxes and stone wall.
Rotors warp after one thousand miles, have to continuously replace them. More brakes were applied the less stopping power consumer had. Also, doors make a rattling sound. Took vehicle to dealer. Please provide any further information.
Front brakes are warped. Also, door will not stay closed. Dealership is aware of the problem.
Steering become hard when applying brakes. Also, vehicle would not stop properly while applying brakes and making a full turn. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
When applying the brakes or when going at slow speeds vehicle will become harder to control. Also will become difficult to steer. Please provide more information.
Brake cable on left/rear side of vehicle is rubbing against frame and is chafing the cable. Dealership examined vehicle, and placed a piece of hose over the cable to prevent this problem from occurring. Hose is showing signs of chafing from contact with frame of vehicle. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Vehicle initially pulled to the right upon moderate braking. The problem was "fixed" and now the vehicle pulls to the left on moderate braking.
Emergency parking brake failure: parked truck on 2% incline, put in neutral(5 speed manual), and set parking brake. 5 minutes later truck began to roll forward and hit a telephone pole causing extensive damage.
Intermittently when applying brakes, left off and reapplied them again, causing ABS to lock on and off, resulting in severe shaking of vehicle. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and unable to locate cause. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Front brake caliper rattle. Disc brake assemblies rattle under liight gravel road condition and over light bumps. Is assembly coming apart? Ford says they are aware of the situation but recomends no fix at this time. Is there a problem with the brakes on f350 super duty vehivcles? Ford says they know there is a prolem from 2000 to 2001 f250/350 and excursion. Special service bulletin #14277 from ford motor company.
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