Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems |
The emergency / parking brake cable has broken for the second time (previous break reported to NHTSA in 1997 / 1998) break was aprox 7" from pedal end of cable (same place as before). Replacement part # f65z-2853ba $32. 78. Read details...
The forward parking break cable snapped. Read details...
Pulled into the driveway which was on a slight incline, put on the emergency parking brake, and went inside to change clothes. Came back outside vehicle was across the street, and hit a tree. Contacted the dealer a third time. The same situation happened to son twice. Read details...