Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1997 Ford F-150 - part 1

Abs brake system was defective and rear brakes were not working. Consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was told that there was nothing they could do. The brakes were 60% defective. The dealer later determined that the vehicle's rear abs valve was sticking.

Driver side front brake has locked up in moist weather conditions. Skid occurred.

Same problem on recall of 1995-1996 Ford Mini vans. No safety defect listed.

Consumer noticed extended stopping distance. Vehicle was inspected, and discovered that rear leaf springs were bent and needed to be replaced. Both rear leaf springs were replaced one year ago.

Stress cracks inside of frame of driver's side door and passenger's side door. Also, abs braking system isn't operable, and brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

Consumer was traveling 50mph, just came though a four way stop, entered intersection, and rear in came apart/ brakes went to the floor , and abs braking system malfunctioned. Vehicle started sliding ,and brake pedal went all the way to the floor.

I was driving 25 mph and tried to stop. I pushed my brakes the brake pedal went clear to the floor and did nothing, I pushed them a second time and the same thing happened. The third time I pushed the brakes they worked. But it was to late. I ran right into another vehicle. I had my breaks looked at three times and each time they said that they checked out okay. If it was really okay how come my brakes didn't work?.

Brake pedal is very inconsistant, and pedal will go almost to the floor, also the brake pedal never feels like a good pedal. The brakes give a very unsafe feel at all speeds, the dealer was informed of my problem, they looked at them and informed me that it was a known problem and that the brakes in the expeditions were the same way, however they said there was nothing they could. After speaking with Ford's cutomer service they informed me that if I felt safety was a problem to take it back the the dealer. No success again, I then had a brake safety inspection completed at a local maintence facility and they could not find anything that appeared wrong however agreed that the brakes were insufficient for safe stopping. I then wrote Ford customer service informing them of my complete dissatisfaction in the brakes and asked for any options that may be available to fix the problem and have not received a response as of 10 months later. I truely hope that your offices can be of assistance, I honestly feel that my safety and my family's safety is at risk each time I drive the vehicle.

Consumer was traveling 45mph & hit a bump while braking and anti-lock braking system shut down. Consumer coasted 600feet before bringing it to a stop. This has happened before & after . Was somewhat warned, but could determine cause. The switch on the rear end is a possible cause of the problem. When the vehicle has a load, the problem goes away.

On several occasion when applying brakes, the vehicle continue on before stopping; dealer notified and waiting on appointment. Please feel free to provide any further details:.

Abs disengages brakes when applied hard in an emergency situation, and reapplies them after aprox. A second or longer. During that time the truck travels foward with no brakes.

The brakes wore out prematurely and the repair shop said that the original equipment rotor discs were already under (less than) specification when manufactured (ie. The incorrect spec. Was installed). Also, the rear anti-lock brakes do not work. Independently or combined, these conditions have resulted in poor braking resulting in numerous running of stop signs and near rear end collisions with vehicles or collisions with curbs, signs, etc.

Consumer was approaching an intersection while traveling about 5mph. Consumer applied brakes, but they did not engage.

When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer states that brakes will stop once they are pumped a few times. Dealer has replaced the brake system.

When consumer applied brakes they grabbed, and didn't stop vehicle.

The vehicle is three years old, and has aproblem is with anti-lock brake system. When consumer drives vehicle shakes. Dealership stated that the anti-lock brake system grabs, and the rotors are warped.

While driving down a hill and applying the brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash.

Numerous occasionof brakes (abs) not stopping vehicle; this time, vehicle ran into house. Wall knocked down. Vehicle been to Ford dlr 3+ time brake sys complaints.

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the rear brakes work intermittently, and the abs system lock up, causing vehicle to slide.

Anti-lock brakes don't work,they lockup and skid. Wiper arms and wipers lift off windshield at 55 mph. Or faster.

No summary.

Vehicle has been experiencing problem with brake system; vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions in which rotors have been turned on during repairs, consumer believed warped rotors caused vehicle to vibrate whenever the brakes were being used. Asking NHTSA for help in this matter.

Ea98018; the floormat moved underneath the accelerator pedal and caused the throttle to stick, had to turn off the vehicle to shut off, almost resulting an accident. Also problems with braking system in which brake pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer said the brakes represnt the characterists of the vehicle.

While driving approximately 55 mph, consumer proceeded to stop at a stop light, the vehicle went straight through the light there were no brakes, after pumping the brakes, the pressure came back, but the brakes were hard. Consumer states the vehicle also shook as if the rotors were coming apart.

Under wet conditions consumer applied brakes and braking system locked up, causing vehicle to slide. Also, it seemed that brakes would not immediately release when brake pedal was released. Dealership has not examined vehicle, and a local jiffy lube could not find anything wrong with brake system. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

When applying alot of pressure to the brakes they work right for a couple of seconds then they release like they are not working, then they will slam. Dealer replaced brakes, and turned rotors. After 2 weeks, problem reoccurred.

When applied brakes lock up if wet weather.

Consumer experiencing problem with brakes not stopping vehicle properly. Been in /out of dealer shop, rear brakes were adjusted, but did not correct the problem.

While applying the brakes the anti- lock brake system locks up. The vehicle moves very slow and there is a lot of vibration in vehicle. Vehicle was at the dealer three times for repairs. Dealer can't determine what is the problem.

Pedal goes to the floor.

When the brakes are applied the vehicle shakes. Owner has had the vehicle into the dealer for repairs four times. The dealer replaced the rotors and the entire breking system, and the vehicle continues to shake when brakes are applied. Owner states that he has contacted the state attorney general's office about the lemon law.

Throttle stuck wide open due to a piece of insulation that fell from hood and was lodged in the throttle linkage. In addition, abs brakes had to be replaced due to warpage caused by severe use in stopping vehicle.

Was driving vehicle; had started applying abs brakes; brakes locked up; vehicle started to skid; roads were dry; took to dealer & informed htere was no problems.

Anti-lock brakes lock up causing loss of control on occasion. (qcaw).

Brakes: driving approximately 35mph approaching an intersection and slid into path of another vehicle, only one wheel brake activated. Vehicle was totaled. Air bag inflated and ejected driver through back glass of the vehicle.