Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 13384 | 10/01/1999 | 609661 | Exhibiting abs codes of b2141 or b2477 following replacement of a gem module. *tt | 04/05/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 14356 | 09/01/2000 | 618631 | Concerns with rear brake noise. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 996875 | 08/01/1999 | 608806 | Engineering is investigating all brake concerns on vehicles exhibiting brake noise. *tt | 12/06/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 14952 | 05/01/2001 | 620240 | Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes when operated in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions. *tt | 07/23/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| 18223 | 10/01/2004 | 10010734 | Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. oasis. to also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 09/28/2003 | 63424 | 2 | 05/15/2000 |
| Lost steering and brakes towing a trailer on an off ramp. high way 80 in wamsutter wy. sudden loss of steering and brakes at the same time seems to be unsafe to me. to happen on a high way off ramp towing a trailer makes it even worse. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/18/2003 | |||
| The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. the dealer has been notified. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 22300 | 15 | |
| While driving 5-70 mph consumer lost power steering/braking. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. deaalership repaired the power steering and brake components, but the consumer was still having the same problems. *ak | |||
| 11/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was traveling about 30 mph when all of a sudden the brakes did not work. there was brake fluid spilling, and the emergency brake was applied, but it was still difficult for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.*ak | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed, causing consumer's vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front. driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2099 | |
| Although i have only listed this as 1 instance of failure simply because this poorly designed (dangerous) solution finally cost me getting into an accident. this abs problem has caused me to loose sleep at night since owning this vehicle because of the various times it has failed me! it shouldn't take an einstein to figure out there's something wrong with a brake system that fails when you really need it to work! not only does it fail the brakes, but since the power steering is used to (hydroboost) power the brake system, when the abs unit dumps the fluid to release the brake pressure, you also loose steering ability! i don't know how many people have been killed by this inadequate design. i guess i should count myself lucky that i'm even able to write this, but this system is plainly inadequate and flawed at the design layer. either someone requires this to be corrected or everyone that drives a vehicle with this type of solution better triple their life insurance and quadruple their liability insurance and attend church services daily in hopes that they survive the experience!!!!!!!!!! oh, maybe i've touched on something there. do you think the insurance companies mind the prospect of having everyone having to increase their insurance to prepare for the results? dt | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Truck is equipped with rear abs. when making a rapid stop and the rear end hits a bump instead of the abs modulating the brakes it releases all of the brakes. this has happened 3-4 times since i have had the truck and this problem is not isolated to just my truck. checking the forums at ford-diesel.com there are lots of others out there with this same problem. dealers have told them it is normal. i don't buy it. the only way to regain braking is to let up on the pedal, then quickly reapply. there have been a couple of times when i just barely had time to do that. it is very scary because it is not like most abs where the pedal will pulse. this acts as if the brakes have just totally released, and the pedal drops. i don't understand, nor does anyone else with the problem why the front brakes let go. if it is only rear wheel abs then why do we lose the front brakes also? this is very dangerous because you really can't predict when it will do it. i know that i am very wary of the possibility that a little hop of the rear wheels during hard braking can cause this and drive cautiously. no problem with a load in the back of the truck, but with a light rear it can happen anytime. i am surprised no one has been hurt.*ak | |||
| 02/19/2002 | 1 | ||
| While approaching the highway, brakes were applied, the abs light came on, then brakes locked up and engine failed to slow down causing brakes to go in abs, consumer ran into another vehicle and started to push the other vehicle two lanes length. consumer applied park brake and vehicle stopped. contacted dealer and the dealer could not find the cause. *ak *tt | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 9 | ||
| During brake application while driving at any speed vehicle will pull intermittently to right and / or left, more severe at higher speeds. dealership has examined vehicle nine times, and replaced brake calipers/pads/ lines/ rear spring shackle adjustments, and positive caster. dealership has been unable to effectively remedy problem ,and informed consumer no more service would be performed on this vehicle. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 7 | 12/01/2000 | ||
| My first serious situation occurred when i was pulling a 6000lb tractor. conditions where good weather clear and outside temp 98. when approaching an area of hwy four lane divided hwy( 2 north 2 south). this area of hwy has several traffic lights spaced about two miles apart from one another. the truck operated as expected on the first three of lights. when i applied the brakes for the fourth time my truck pulled left so hard the cross bar on the steering wheel was straight up and down and i was still headed into the median toward north bound traffic, i released the brake pedal as soon as i went into the grass to regain control, once stopped i checked under my truck for a possible broken brake line, but i seen nothing wrong. i proceeded to the office after checking everything and things seemed ok after the brakes cooled down. during checking the brakes and lines the left front rotor seemed very much hotter than the right front! the truck has been doing this and continues to do this. southwest ford in weatherford is the only dealer that has worked on it for this problem. they keep changing the pads and rotors and giving it back. i told them the conditions in witch the truck pulls but they will not load it. they want me to load it and bring it to them!!! i am very frustrated and worried to load it, and drive it. i have done everything they have asked and i guess i will load it too. but this will be the last straw! i had found an old message on the internet from the carringtons that had the similar problem with their 99 model and got a 2000 to replace it. they said they had the same problem but not as bad as the 99. if you could help me and possible others, i really think it will save lives!*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Abs braking system is defective. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| When making a slow turn in either direction power steering locks up. this also affects brakes. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| During breaking, abs activated and i was completely unable to steer the vehicle.. *ak | |||
| 05/03/2001 | |||
| While applying the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. problem was intermittent. felt like coaster brakes. have taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic after test driving vehicle, that no problem with brakes found after 25 miles.*ak | |||
| 04/26/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Consumer applied brake at 50 mph , brakes failed, and vehicle hit a guardrail at about 35-40 mph.damage to vehicle was $ 7000. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/26/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brakes failed at 50 mph, consumer then lost all steering and hit a guardrail at 35-40 mph. damage to vehicle was $ 7000. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/30/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Dates are not correct as i do not have information in front. major brake issues, transmission shifting issues and turbo is now leaking oil again. lots of intermittent issues that no one can duplicate. unsure what to do. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When traveling on highway went to apply brakes and brakes didn't hold. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/03/2000 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| The factory installed tow package wiring is defective. the electric brake wiring is defective, ford has failed to fix the poroblem, i can get the wiring repaired from a third party, but my concern is how many trucks have defective wiring and other consumers are being put at risk by ford not admitting there is a problem with there tow package wiring. this is a very dangerous situation in colorado we have a lot of very steep grades and towing a trailer down them without out the trailer brakes operational could result in a serious accident. i have been to two ford dealers and neither addressed the problem. i have digital pictures of the defect, that can be transmitted to you.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| When pulling a fifth wheel trailer, unless brakes on the trailer are real aggressive, abs brakes on the truck are activated. this causes a very hazardous condition when trying to stop. truck was taken to the dealership. dealership was not able to correct the problem.*ak | |||
| 08/02/2000 | 3 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Truck pulls uncontrollably to left , worse under heavy braking, ford is aware of the problem but has no answers yet to solve this problem, brakes stop working if you hit a large bump in the road while braking. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle was sitting in traffic and another vehicle was in front, and consumer pulled off on the right shoulder of the road, and the other vehicle tried to make a u-turn, and hit consumer's vehicle broadside. front end was smashed, and driver side airbag didn't go off . also, abs brakes didn't kick in at all.*ak | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal is normal, but vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway and slowing down to make a turn, vehicle started making loud noises. also, steering got hard to turn, and had no brakes. pulled over and shut vehicle off. started it back up and everything was fine. another time wife had the vehicle, went to stop at a red light, and vehicle went straight through the intersection into the ditch. had no power brakes or steering. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Brake surges uncontrolabl, also replaced hitch but new hitch did not correct the problem. | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 04/29/2000 | |
| When applying brakes hard, the power steering goes out. took vehicle to dealer twice, dealer said it met specifications. *ak consumer states steering is getting harder to steer. *slc | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| I experienced a brake pedal kickback during emergency braking that very nearly caused an accident . my foot was very nearly knocked off the pedal. i don't know whether the braking action was interrupted. the hydroboost action of the braking/steering has been inadequate since day one. there is barely enough power to turn the steering wheel at slow speed and if the brakes are applied while steering at low speed or low rpm the system bogs down and is very sluggish. please note there is a real design problem here. you are not supposed to lose your steering ability because you apply your brakes! the pedal kickback is another symptom of the hydroboost problem. | |||
| While braking steering system malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 9 | ||
| During brake application while driving at any speed vehicle will pull intermittently to right and / or left, more severe at higher speeds. dealership has examined vehicle nine times, and replaced brake calipers/pads/ lines/ rear spring shackle adjustments, and positive caster. dealership has been unable to effectively remedy problem ,and informed consumer no more service would be performed on this vehicle. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| Vehicle sways while driving. dealer has aligned vehicle, and consumer has purchased new tires and vehicle still sways.*ak front end pulls right when braking due to brake caliper failure. *yh | |||
| Air intake hose to the manifold came loose when the turbo was needed. intake hose has been replaced four times between february and may with less than 5,000 miles on vehicle. axle/calipers and repairs to driveline had to been made because of the air intake manifold. ford was replacing the truck. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/03/2001 | 3 | 02/16/2000 | |
| Blue smoke coming from tail pipe. form letter reply. *mc the tail latch was sticking, the rotor had to be machined, the windshield had to be re-sealed due to it leaking, the ball joints and serpentine belt were replaced, the valve cover gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 10/24/2003 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brake at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced both front rotors, however the problem resurfaced. please provide any further information and complete this questionnaire. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 53000 | 1 | 11/01/2000 |
| The brake line had rusted . as a result, the brakes failed. no impact reported. *jb all the other lines including the fuel lines were rust free. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 9 | ||
| During brake application while driving at any speed vehicle will pull intermittently to right and / or left, more severe at higher speeds. dealership has examined vehicle nine times, and replaced brake calipers/pads/ lines/ rear spring shackle adjustments, and positive caster. dealership has been unable to effectively remedy problem ,and informed consumer no more service would be performed on this vehicle. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Master cyclinder has broken in half while stopping at a stop sign. dealer has yet to be contatced. *ak *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together. on more than one occasion consumer tried to brake and applied gas pedal instead. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| At low speeds and in gear with foot on brakes steering will lock up ,cannot be moved, due to lack of vacuum . ford is aware of defect, but cannot fix it.*ak | |||