Four problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On 14jun01 my truck had 20709 miles on it. Charapp Ford replaced the front brake pads and turned the rotors in order to pass the state inspection. This can be verified through invoice#20709. On 17jul02 my truck was inspected at murray's Ford in dubois, PA with no problems, mileage 29978, invoice # c09529. On 19sep02 I had murray's check a rubbing sound from my front brakes. They found the brake pad was missing from the front right brakes resulting in metal to metal contact. This required new brake pads and new rotors. My truck had 31378 miles, invoice # c12269. I do not believe the brakes should have to be replaced with this low mileage considering I do not overload my truck nor do I tow at all. I believe there is a flaw in the design of the brakes, brake pads, or poor workmanship.
Front end brake and tie rod end problems from date of purchase.
Consumer smelled a burning odor while driving at 45 mph. Upon inspection of the vehicle consumer noticed that disc brake hub broke in the locked position. Consumer was unable to get the part replaced because the manufacturer discontinued making the part.
When applying brakes front disc brakes locks up, creating extreme vibration which results in loss of steering control. The left front wheel assembly gets hot.