Ford F-350 brake failure problems

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Brakes · 33,692 miles · PA

Cruse control switch on the brake master cylinder disintegrated, causing immediate loss of brake fluid and braking. Switch body appeared rusty, while the switch next to it on the master cylinder did not. Vehicle in motion, descending driveway when brake pedal went to the floor and all braking action was lost. Vehicle stopped via emergency brake.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NC

I was in my driveway and stepped on the brake pedal to put the truck in reverse and I heard a loud 'pop' which felt like the brake pedal broke and then it sank to the floor, I popped the hood and saw brake fluid dripping from the bottom of the brake master cylinder. This part---"switch assy - ford part-sw6349 (9f924)" had blown out the plastic connector while the metal casing was still attached to the bottom of the master cylinder. This will leave you with no brakes. If it happened on the road in traffic it could be deadly.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 268,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Takata inflators; my vehicle started all types of problems intermittent ones that cost me several thousand dollars never fixing the problem this is were it all began,,.my vehicle died going up fairly steep hill to grave yard, it immediately rolled back shoving a family members vehicle down hill a ways until they turned away from the cliff edge leaving me all alone.until going through a run off ditch stopping over it into 2 trees. I had no steering no brakes and thank god the trees were there to stop my truck if not their was a 100 foot cliff next.. I know nothing about recalls or such I just tried to fix my truck problem by problem as symptoms came on I have all types of recent receipts that all came from silverish dark maybe even gray matter stuff in the tank. When I get my bank statement I will itemize all and submit them when final cost is over.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 104,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. While driving 65 MPH and attempted to exit the highway, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not called for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact called the manufacturer, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver and passenger side brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the rear brakes were previously replaced 10,000 miles prior to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Ma 10/22/2015 the consumer stated he experienced complete brake failure along with the loss of brake fluid. Also, the brakes became disabled on the trailer, the consumer was towing. Updated 12/09/15.

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Brakes · 2,500 miles · PA

Had a loaded trailer of about 10,000 lbs had truck in four wheel drive, had both feet on brake. Truck was stopped on a decline. Shifted truck to reverse and the brakes failed. The trailer brakes also went out. Truck went over a hill pushed by the weight of the trailer. I believe this has happened 2 other times but one time I thought it was ice and the other it was new and I thought it was my error. Ford refuses to acknowledge the defect unless they can duplicate it.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 20,000 miles · OR

This vehicle has had numerous engine failures which I will list below. I spend alot of time in rural locations between 50 and 100 miles from any service facilities in all kinds of weather. Usually there is not any cell service available. It is only a matter of time before I or someone is stranded in bad weather because of the poor engineering on the 6.0 liter diesel that ford installed in my vehicle. This could well be life threatening and lead to death in the future. 6/12/06 turbo failure-covered by warranty by ford - 20000 miles 7/15/06 recall on computer-covered by warranty by ford- 21000 miles 4/8/11 egr cooler blew out- out of pocket cost $1703.46- 90619 miles 8/28/12 injectors failed- out of pocket cost $2178.09- 110732 miles 8/30/12 rear wheel seal and emergency brake failure- out of pocket cost- $703.06- 111423 miles 10/12/12 turbo failure again- out of pocket cost $2577.75- 113473 miles you can see the ongoing theme here and when I talk to ford they say "sorry but we have no recalls and no customer service help at this time." they need to take resposibility before something happens and it puts peoples lives at risk. As the owner of this vehicle I would like to be included in any class action lawsuits against ford for not taking responsibility for the 6.0 liter engineering disaster that they created. Hopefully someone will make them step up and provide the buyers of these engines the help they need and deserve.

Filed Aug 23, 2012 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-350. The contact stated that the brakes failed. In addition, the contact attempted to change the tire but the tire would not turn once installed. The contact called the dealer and was advised that the brake system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the brakes were most likely rusted as a result of not being used for some time. The failure mileage was 11,000. ..updated 09-26-12 *bf the consumer stated the brakes only slow the vehicle down. They do not stop the vehicle. The consumer contacted smith motors in washington, n.j. And was advised to slam on the brakes to try release. Updated 10/1/2012

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. The contact stated that the parking gear and the emergency brake failed. The contact was told by the dealer that the parking brake cable would need replacing and that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v068000 (parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.