Ford F Super Duty brake failure problems

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Brakes · 91,103 miles · MD

Driving at approx. 30mph. Applied brakes. Very little pressure as pedal went to the floor. Both front brake lines from ABS pump to lf & rf brake hoses were rotted, as was 3rd line from ABS pump to rear union. All 3 required replacement.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Engine · 13,386 miles · CO

We are on our 4th engine at 67,000 miles. While we are driving, the truck will just shut down, start blowing out black and white smoke. We have no brakes, no steering and working in colorado it has happened while coming down mountains and hills. They've replaced every egr sensor at least twice, exhaust systems, the motor 4 times, you name it. Ford continues to fix the problem under warranty but refuses to take the truck back - one of these days we will not be so lucky and someone will get hurt or even killed when it shuts down the next time! This truck has been in the shop so far a total of 150 days since we purchased it in may of 2009. It is currently in the shop for it's 4th engine after being in the shop for a week to replace sensors and gaskets. Ford doesn't see this as a problem.

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · MI

On wednesday, february 25, 2009, my 2002 ford f-250 sd crew cab suffered a catastrophic loss of braking power. I went through a red light, three lanes of on-coming cross traffic, and could have killed someone or been killed. I had the vehicle towed to suburban ford in sterling heights, michigan. The cause of the problem was the main brake line from the master cylinder had rusted through. How could such an important part of the vehicle's safety system be made out of ferrous metal, leaving it vulnerable to the elements? I thought there was supposed to be redundancy in the braking system to prevent total failure? Obviously, this vehicle has a design flaw that must be dealt with. I would like ford should reimburse me $409.59 for the cost of the repair. This severe safety problem could have caused loss of life or tens of thousands of dollars worth of property damage. Tragedy has been avoided this time, but what if there was a school bus unloading children or a train crossing the road? Surely, there would be a product liability lawsuit costing a lot more than $409.59. Please mail payment to the address above. I would like to settle this matter without involving any external agencies. Ford denied my request. The feel this is a warranty issue and that the warranty has expired. This is a product liability claim. Ford would be sued if property damage or personal injury/death occurred. Since this prt is not listed on the "routine maintenance" schedule, how is the vehicle owner supposed to check this part?

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · DE

Driving 1999 f250 superduty sudden and complete loss of brake function. Later found ruptured corroded rear brake line responsible for sudden loss of brake pressure, dual circuit master cylinder was not effective in allowing alternate brake circuit to slow truck creating a dangerous situation.

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 26,420 miles · FL · crash · fire

The brakes failed while driving. The consumer found the brakes reservoir empty, then inspected the brake lines and saw a hole in the rear brake line. *nm consumer lost control of vehicle when brakes went out and went over a curb, over parking lots, into a parking lot, and caused fuel tank and strap damage, front end and rear tad axle out of the alignment. Consumer found wear hole in rear brake line, egr tube corroded, burnt engine cover, and carpet. *sb

Filed Apr 28, 2002 · Brakes · NM

I bought this truck for hauling and the dealers response was that I was towing too heavy loads.. The first time this happened I had taken a trip with a trailer that had trailer brakes and thank god I made it home..my son took it to the store and with out warning had no brakes coming home the lines completely severed when the rotors broke off the in the back off the truck....now I am having trouble with the front brakes ...the shoes have been changed but in a short time in the front now I had to replace the rotor.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Anti lock brakes failed (motorhome). Mjs

Filed Nov 19, 1996 · Brakes · FL

Brakes failed.

Filed Jan 2, 1996 · Brakes · IA

When brakes are applied brake pedal went to the floor in hill area. Please describe details. Tt

Filed May 16, 1995 · Brakes · GA

While coming down a mountain lost braking ability, pedal went all the way to the floor prior to/after service recall repairs (93s-069).