Air Brake Problems of Ford E-150

Ford E-150 owners have reported 6 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Ford E-150


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Ford E-150

The Air Brake Antilock problem

We purchased our 2004 Ford expedition in July, took it to florida on vacation and while driving on the interstate it started shuddering. When we finally got it stopped (the brakes just wouldn't work) we checked for a flat tire - nothing.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

On 11/04/04, recall work for abs sensor was performed. At the same time, front brake pads were replaced by dealer - their suggestion ("10% left"). On 11/05, at highway speed in heavy traffic, dry-clear day, I needed to stop aggressively due to unknown traffic situation ahead.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

2002 E-150 conversion van at 27770 miles the brakes and rotors had to be replaced with out warning have to press hard on brake pedal to stop. It is like the caliper does not dis-engauge. I told the dealer ship this and they said that it is not un-common problem they have seen it happen under 20,000   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Front brake rotors failed. Qcaw   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

I have a 2001 e 1-50 van, I am always getting a break to the floor issue this has caused me some scary incidents at times, I have had everything replaced that I can think of but still having this issue, I get the run around with Ford saying this is normal to me this is not normal when I have to   Read details...




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