14 problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1. Spontaneous brake failure. Pedal went to floor. 10-20-2020 2. Spontaneous skidding on wet pavement and loss of braking control. 2nd incident 0n 10-23-20.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brakes failed while reversing from a driveway. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle came to a stop. The failure was contributed to a defective brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 94,599.
Sudden, total brake failure.
Recall 96v184000; while traveling 35-40mph vehicle went through a stop sign and struck another vehicle. Brakes have failed on several occasions before and after incident.
Brakes did not grab immediatly. Brakes failed at slow speeds for both accidents. The brakes have been working improperly for some time, however when ever we take them in they tell us that all is fine. Even the dealership. Now we've been in 2 accidents where the brakes did not work properly which caused us to rearend the other parties.
Brakes: had accident on April 24 due to brake failure, brakes did not catch at al l. Put brake pedal completely to the floor and the truck did not stop. The only thing stopped the truck was the car ahead that driver hit. Today the same problem occurred. Put pedal completely to floor and the brakes did catch, but not fast enough and rear ended a car at the light. Dealer says they can't find a problem with the brakes. Consumer states valve was changed and three days later, brakes failed, vehicle went through an intersection.
Vehicle still in shop because the brakes are not working properly, the brakes had failed many times before, and driver is unhappy about this matter. Dealer told driver that they will replace vehicle.
Brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Brakes failed, causing accident/injury.
When brakes are applied in certain conditions other than wet, the abs sensor's inproperly engage sending the brakes into a frenzy. When this happens all braking ability is lossed unless you smash down on the pedal. This has happend to me on dry land going over a man hole cover on the highway. I had to stop short but couldn't. I didn't hit anyone, but it is something Ford has not wanted to address. I know probably hundreds more who have the same problem on this truck. This is a major mechanical/electrical problem that should be address by Ford immediatly. First it was the tires going on the exploreres, don't let it be the brakes failing on some families truck causing serious injuries or possibly death!.
While driving engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, but unable to find the cause.
Rear abs; upon application, brakes failed w/driver losing control, cause unknown.
Dry day; while driving on flat ground, pulling into parking stall, and when making a right turn, front left made a racheting sound. As consumer pressed on brakes, applying more and more pressure, vehicle stopped after proceeding approximately two car lengths. The brakes have failed more the two times. Dealership cannot duplicate problem-,and says there's nothing they could do.
Consumer states that every few days the brakes will fail, when the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal stops midway and can only be depressed further by applying extreme pressure, therefore causing no braking action, consumer feels the problem is with the abs.