Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Ford E-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
Due to failure of the parking brake which does not release causing overheating of brake system damaging the calipers and rotors, while braking the steering wheel pulls very hard almost resulting in several near accidents due to loss of control.
The consumer is in charge of 40 vehicles model years 1997 and 1998 e350 cutaway vans used for paratransit work, 70% of the vehicles have had driveline e-brake leaks causing great cost in repairs and replacements to the company.