Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 197000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was found that the gas tank rear strap corroded and separated from the gas tank. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that the rear brake line also failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 197,000. | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 197000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was found that the gas tank rear strap corroded and separated from the gas tank. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that the rear brake line also failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 197,000. mah | |||
| 02/08/2013 | 197000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank rear strap failed. the contact found the gas tank rear strapped corroded and separated from the gas tank while he inspected the vehicle. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline. the contact stated that the rear brake line also failed due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired the failure and current mileage was 197,000. li | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 120000 | 1 | |
| 1. regular braking was disabled by malfunctioning abs firing. for no apparent reason, in dry and slow conditions on city streets, brakes were not allowed to engage properly, resulting in the truck rolling forward as the abs system fired. 2. in trying to stop the truck, with the brakes fully engaged to the floor, the pedal vibrated from abs activity and the truck continued to roll forward into intersection. at first this only happened on the first stop of the day, every few months or so. later it happened frequently. i found that if i quickly shut off the ignition the (electronic) abs would be deactivated and the truck would stop normally. 3. changing front bearings and associated speed sensors solved the problem. dealer part and installation was around $1200, but generic parts were available that shaved several hundred off this total repair cost. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving 60 mph when he tried to engage the brakes and the pedal was depressed abnormally into the floorboard. the contact mentioned that he had to shift into neutral to engage the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines ruptured as a result of corrosion. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,500. kmj | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph he tried to engaged the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. the contact mentioned that he had to shift to neutral and engaged the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed the brake lines broke as a result of corrosion. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,500. pm | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 32000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the brakes would squeak and the vehicle would experience an increased stopping distance when they were applied at low speeds. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the contact replaced all of the brake components, but the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,000. | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the brakes would squeak and the vehicle would experience an increased stopping distance when they were applied at low speeds. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the contact replaced all of the brake components, but the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,000. rvk | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the brakes would squeak and the vehicle would experience and increased stopping distance when braking at low speeds. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the contact replaced all of the various braking components, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 32,000. sm. | |||
| 06/25/2011 | 197690 | ||
| I last drove my truck on 06/20/2011. when i woke up to feed my animals i heard a sound like a bird caught under my truck. i looked under the drivers side fender and saw flames. i popped the hood and saw the master cylinder was on fire. i grabbed my fire extinguisher from my barn and put the fire out. | |||
| 12/21/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the unoccupied vehicle, engulfed into flames while parked in a garage. the fire department extinguished the fire and informed that the brake master cylinder was the area where the fire originated. the vehicle was completely destroyed, and towed to an impound lot. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. js | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 1 | ||
| 1997 f150 brakes locking up and engine coolant leak into motor. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 47000 | 1 | 12/16/1996 |
| When accelerating to 40 mph, there was a severe vibration in the front end which caused the steering to vibrate. *ak new rotors and brake shoes had been installed. the tires were changed. the vibration continued between 40 and 50 mph. the service dealer was unable to turn the rotors, but repacked the bearings. *scc *jb *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/14/2006 | 60000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway at 3 mph, when the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor. an independent repair shop determined the brake line had rusted and exploded. updated 10/4/2006 - *nm | |||
| 04/30/2006 | 37000 | 1 | 01/31/1997 |
| (1) no specific events preceeded failure. (2) during routine inspection by owner, a leak was discovered in a steel brake line near the front drivers side wheel. cause of leak appears to be rust through. there is extensive rusting of brake lines on this vehicle. (3) repairs have not been performed yet. rusted brake lines will be saved after repairs are performed. *nm | |||