Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/10/1997 | |||
| Vehicle has been returned to dealer four times since purchased new. the right front brake catches when brakes are applied, causing the right front brakes to skid on road surface. this has been especially dangerous during winter conditions and has caused the vehicle to go into an unwanted skid, with loss of control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact states when it was damp or raining the brakes locked. the problem was intermittent, but has become constant. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated all ford trucks were made that way. there have been no corrections to the vehicle at this time. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2005 | 66000 | 1 | 12/27/1999 |
| Dt: on june 22, 2005 the consumer's ford f 150 began smoking under the hood while parked and turned off. the vehicle had been sitting for about 9 hours. the cruise control switch located on top of the master cylinder shorted out and looked like it was getting ready to catch on fire. the short melted the plastic reservior that holds the brake fluid to the point where it almost burned through. the owner removed the electrical connector to stop the burning. that connector was the cruise control switch. the part cooled off and the owners taped up the connector so it would not make any connection with any metal parts. the owners states that the vehicle was taken in to the ford dealership because the check engine light would come on. this had been a problem for about a year. the dealership would turn off the light off and tell the owner that the vehicle checked out alright on their computer. they could not find the problem. they thought it was an oxygen sensor. there was no fire or police report made. the owner took pictures of the part for his records. the dealership has been notified and they gave him a form letter to call the phone numbers on the list. the manufacturer has been notified also. they said they would review the information, and sent the owner a letter in the mail. ford responded by saying that they could not fix the problem because it was not under recall. the vehicle has been regularly maintained. on the dashboard there is a blinking abs light that will not shut off because the part has been removed, therefore the owner can not get a inspection sticker on his vehicle, because the light is blinking. the owner can not correct the problem with the blinking light because the component needs to be fixed with the correct part. *nm | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| While driving abs and brake warning light came on stopped to check problem and saw fire. had to replace master cylander and some wiring. 3 other people, including mother in laws van have had problem. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Put in new shock absorbers but brake lining rested against the shock absorbers which rubbed a hole through the metal, causing brake failure. contacted dealer and manufacturer, but were not able to help. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/21/1998 | 4 | 03/01/1996 | |
| When the roads are wet and abs brakes are applied, they would lock up. had been to dealer several times. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the vehicle has a strong tendency to pull to the right and only the front wheels respond when brake pedal is applied. the rear brakes do not lock up, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the vehicle pulls to the right. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1997 | |||
| Whenever the weather is damp and vehicle has been parked for half hour or more, the brakes grab when touched. also, they lock up and squeal on dry pavement. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied on wet surfaces they grab, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. owner has had the rotors replaced. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied on wet surfaces the brakes grab and pull to one side. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1997 | 4 | 02/29/1996 | |
| Truck has front abs brakes and rear brakes are drums, when brakes are applied, the trucks front end vibrates, vibrations occur at any speed with probable cause being brake caliper, owner also identified a burning smell or overheating of brakes.*ak *jb | |||
| 08/16/1996 | |||
| When turning the wheel to the left and applying the brakes you hear a metal to metal grinding sound and bang. this vehicle has abs.*ak | |||
| 03/04/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and applied brakes and truck didn't stop, causing an accident, have abs anti-lock brakes. please describe . *ak | |||
| 02/23/1996 | |||
| (abs) failure on the brakes systems caused the consumer to have a near accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/24/1997 | |||
| The vehicle's rear anti-lock brake system malfunctions intermittently, causing the rear abs system wheels to lock up and vehicle skidded which almost caused numerous accidents. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/09/1998 | |||
| Whenever the brakes are applied there is a loud squealing noise. this happens under any type of braking, no matter what the weather conditions are. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Owner has no abs brakes, when brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right/pads/calipers, etc. problem remains. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Parked vehicle, went mushroom hunting, returned from woods, vehicle was engulfed in flames. *ak | |||
| When driving and put into four wheel drive put on the brake truck pulled to the left . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Premature wear of the rotors and front brakes. dealer has replaced the rotors and front pads. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, consumer states that this problem is occurring because only the front brakes respond when brakes are applied. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out. please provide other detail informatiion. *ak | |||
| Owner has no abs brakes, when brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right/pads/calipers, etc. problem remains. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/12/1997 | 4 | 02/29/1996 | |
| Truck has front abs brakes and rear brakes are drums, when brakes are applied, the trucks front end vibrates, vibrations occur at any speed with probable cause being brake caliper, owner also identified a burning smell or overheating of brakes.*ak *jb | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Upon making a left or right hand turn there is a knocking sound coming from the front end, there is also a vibration in the steering column. steering column port was replaced twice, still having knocking sound. also replaced front brake calipers/rear brakes/rear axle seal. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/27/1995 | |||
| Had to replace the pads and rotors on new vehicle 3 times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| When brakes are applied on wet surfaces they grab, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. owner has had the rotors replaced. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1995 | |||
| Had to replace the pads and rotors on new vehicle 3 times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| The front brakes should have lasted much longer 23000 miles. seems awfully premature. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Upon making a left or right hand turn there is a knocking sound coming from the front end, there is also a vibration in the steering column. steering column port was replaced twice, still having knocking sound. also replaced front brake calipers/rear brakes/rear axle seal. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Put in new shock absorbers but brake lining rested against the shock absorbers which rubbed a hole through the metal, causing brake failure. contacted dealer and manufacturer, but were not able to help. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/07/2003 | 48350 | 1 | 11/01/1996 |
| Owner states that brake line ruptured, causing brake failure. *ak (the right front steel brake line ruptured) *scc *jb | |||
| 10/06/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Copy of email to ford: i wrote to you a couple of months ago regarding an extreme level of corrosion occurring on my 1996 f150 which resulted in the oil pan rusting through only to be rebuffed. well now the level of corrosion is even worse. the brake lines are so corroded that one of them burst and nearly caused an accident. clearly this is not normal. this vehicle is only used for personal use and is only used on the highway for transportation. i have another vehicle, a jeep, which sits next to it that is 5 years older that is not exhibiting the corrosion found under your vehicle. as i mentioned in my previous letter, i am the original owner and the vehicles mileage is less than 60k. clearly this vehicle is defective but your earlierresponse to me indicates that you dont care. therefore, you have lost my wife and i as customers and i feel obligated to tell anyone i know of your poor quality and concern for your customers. this vehicle is a deathtrap looking for its first victim and i have no choice but sell the vehicle and send a copy of this letter to the nhsta so that its on record that ford was notified of the defect. | |||
| 09/13/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Total break failure, with no warning. ford dealership (sterling ford) reported right side front breakline had rusted through allowing break fluid to drain. recommended replacement of all front breaklines and flex lines on both right and left side. cost $355. concern is way didn't the rear breaks system provide some margin of breaking capacity. why did both systems fail simulataneously? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| While driving abs and brake warning light came on stopped to check problem and saw fire. had to replace master cylander and some wiring. 3 other people, including mother in laws van have had problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 05/31/2005 | 104521 | 5 | 05/27/2005 |
| The truck would not shift from park to drive, owner found a blown fuse, #13 on the fuse panel.this fuse has something to do with the brake interlock system. when replacing the fuse it kept blowing. owner unpligged the switch on the mastercylinder and put new fuse in again. fuse did not blow and truck would shift. there is a short in the switch or electrical system .this is very much a fire hazzard!!!!!!! still not fixed. | |||