Two problems related to parking brake have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact stated the emergency brake cable is stretched out and will not hold the vehicle in place. The emergency parking brake was engaged and the vehicle rolled off of a jack while a tire was being changed. There were no injuries. Also, the emergency parking brake gets stuck and will not release, and the indicator light stays on. The dealer was contacted, and there have been no repairs. Updated 3/9/2006 -.
Speed control deactivation switch caught on fire. White smoke was coming out of grill . Consumer got out of car and put fire out. That morning brake warning light came on, and he had to pull the emergency brake a few times, and it went off. Took vehicle to repair shop, and had it repaired. Has not called manufacturer.
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |