Seven problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Contact stated the rear brakes locked on cold starts. The dealer attempted to repair the brakes, but the problem reccured. The manufacturer offered no free remedy.
Brake pads have been changed twice. This was caused by rusted rotors which went bad, causing loose rear brakes. Dealer has been aware of problem.
The original rear sliding glass window leaked and was replaced under warranty (less than 36000 mi. ). The replacement window eventually leaked too, so it was defective also. The front brake pads wore out and scored the rotors. The repair shop indicated that they could not turn/repair the rotors because they were under specification. Further investigation indicated that the replacement rotors for this vehicle have a different thickness specification. The original rotors are either not the correct thickness or have an incorrect specification. The brakes have never seemed to perform properly. Brakes must be applied very hard and even then the vehicle does not stop very quickly.
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While driving at 15 mph and going around a corner noticed some type of loud noise coming from the brake caliper brake caliper snapped in half which damaged the front rotors.
The front brakes are locking up on wet pavements. Dealer contacted the manufacturer to ask how to repair vehicle. Manufacturer has not contacted the dealer.
Truck will clunk when braking. Ford has issued a service bulletin on this problem. Area dealership greased the front but this didn't change condition. Please describe details.