general problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

On two occasions now while traversing a slight downgrade (approx 8-10mph) applied brake (per pedal) and vehicle failed to stop! (felt as though it was sliding) which it wasn't. Continued to roll! after re-gaining composer and control of the vehicle (avoiding any collision) brake system returned to normal !!!!!!!!! different circumstances could have resulted in collision damage,injury perhaps loss of life!! would appreciate any feedback your engineers have to offer in the matter!! I purchased the vehicle in 1998 and currently displays 87!!! k miles.

1997 Ford f150, had recall 25527072 05s28 performed in March of 2006. The switch installed as part of the recall has failed and brake fluid has leaked from the switched and the harness. It is not apparent that the switch is leaking until the harness connector is removed from the switch. The integrity of the brake system is compromised and the previous recall was for fires because of brake fluid in the wire harness.

I was on my way to work the morning before thanksgiving. I shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear and the back tires hit a patch of water and I started fishtailing. I went off the road and hit a patch of oak trees. One head on. On impact, the seatbelt did not retract and I hit the steering wheel, the dash broke apart and the entire steering column moved with me and I hit the windshield. After hitting the windshield, then the airbag deployed. When the dash broke apart from the steering column moving, it cut my shin which required stitches. My knee hit around the emergency brake release which drove my femur into my hip fracturing it in 3 places which required 3 titanium plates and screws. I had an open fracture on my arm which was the head of my radius (elbow) broken off which had to be replaced with more titanium plates and screws. I broke the orbit over my left eye and sinus cavities behind it. I had stitches and staples in my forehead that will now leave me a scar for life. I spent 15 days in the hospital, I've missed a month and a half from work and don't know when I can go back, accumulated over$80,000. 00 in medical bills, and I'm still in a wheelchair. All of these injuries are due to faulty seatbelts and airbags in a Ford motor company's vehicle. The vehicle was bought brand new by my father and has been garage kept since it was bought in 1997. I work as a receptionist and office manager for a doctor's office. My face is the first one seen when patients come through the door. Now, it's mangled and scarred for life.

Breaks .

When accelerating to 40 mph, there was a severe vibration in the front end which caused the steering to vibrate. New rotors and brake shoes had been installed. The tires were changed. The vibration continued between 40 and 50 mph. The service dealer was unable to turn the rotors, but repacked the bearings.

The consumer applied the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated the brakes would squeak and the vehicle would experience an increased stopping distance when they were applied at low speeds. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The contact replaced all of the brake components, but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 32,000.