1) cannot steer and brake at same time. I cannot control truck if I have to apply brakes hard. Winter driving is very difficult. 2) the anti-lock brake system malfunctions when going over bumps and applying brakes. It feels like truck is sliding on ice even when there is no ice on road.
1999 Ford F Super Duty brakes complaints
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Used as a personal vehicle mainly in highway trips of at least an hour. Severe vibration upon braking.
The brake rotors warp about every 8,000 miles. Dealerships claim no mechanical problem. Have had brake rotor work 6 times in 44,000 miles.
Truck pulls hard to the left when brakes are applied in a panic stop. Truck also is hard to turn when brakes are applied hard.
I have had a recuring problem with brake pulsation, that seems to result in the failure of the antilock brake system on this vehicle. I have notified the dealer and made a complaint to ford's customer service department. The last time the brakes started pulsating on this truck I had to make an emergency stop. When I engaged and held the brake pedal my truck slid side ways on the expressway into the median. I thought antilock brakes were supposed to allow the driver to maintain control in these types of situations. I can only conclude that the brake problems I have encountered with this vehicle is responsible for this situation. I know of others who are having the same problem with their vehicles and I think that ford should correct this defect before it gets someone killed.
When depressing the brakes and encountering rough road surfaces anti-lock braking system releases the brake and allows vehicle to continue forward at a rate of speed that is faster than desired. End result is that the vele could hit an object it would not ordinarily encounter if the antilock braking system did not release the brake. If the brake is applied with a firm amount of pressure, and a tire encounters bumps or depressions in the roadway brake is effectibely released for the duration of the encounter. The rougher the surface the more the effect is amplified. It does not tend to happen on smooth road surfaces.
At very slow speeds, particularly in heavy city traffic, when braking, the brake pedal chatters and kicks back as would be expected when the anti skid system engages. The brakes release and the vehicle continues to move forward. I nhave narrowly missed hitting the vehicle in front of me at stop signs and lights. As a test, I temporarily removed the fuse on the ABS system. At that time the brakes felt normal. I have not been able to have a qualified technician at a ford dealer to experience the same thing. It is an intermittant failure. I have had a motorhome dealer supervisor experience the failure and he suggested it should be corrected immediately. The intermittant mode makes it difficult to convince anyone that there is a problem. I am unaware of any computer failure code that might be stored that would record the event.
Have had brought back truck for brake rotor warpage twice. Severe vibration upon braking. Rotors were cut/turned but problem reoccurs. Will be going back for third time shortly.
Unable to steer vehicle with brakes applied. Steering wheel will not move with brakes applied. Can not turn wheels with brake applied when vehicle is stationary. Unable to parallel park.
Under normal braking, truck suddenly and sharply pulls left into oncoming traffic.
With parking brake fully set to the floor, truck rolled down boat launch smashing boat trailer into dock. With parking brake completely set to floor, on level ground, driver accidently left vehicle in drive and exited with motor running. Truck rolled forward nearly running over driver. Parking brake will not hold vehicle with maximum rated gvwr, will not hold on incline, and will not hold when truck is left in gear. Excessive pedal effort is required to get brake to work at all. Several other owners have had similar problems. Ford says "characteristic of vehicle".
The brakes have not yet failed to stop the truck. The rotors warp and cause the vehicle to vibrate and the rakes to fade. This has been a known problem on the early model superduty. Ford has not done a recall but they have published a technical service bulletin on the brakes. I have talked to forby ford (I did not purchase the truck from them) and the admit there is a problem. I also contacted ford customer service with no results. I have been informed by a specialist that the problem is the rotors are undersized and this causes the rotors to warp. In addition, I have several friends with the same type of truck and they have the same problems.
This truck is used for light hauling (personal) of my lawn mower and snow plowing my residence. Continuous/excessive braking was not applied, therefore no reason for brake rotors to be warped at 26k miles (except a design deficiency). The dealer is saying this is the only time they will be able to help me. With this kind of attitude I am concerned about a repeat of the same deficiency in another 26k miles (out of warranty). This sounds like the dealer is wanting to pass the buck and blame the customer.
Brake controller module failed. Yh
Parking brake was defective.
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