22 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Ford f150 pickup. Steel brake tubing rusted. While stopped brake petal went to floor. Lost most of the brake fluid on the ground from a rust break near the junction of two tubes on the frame rail. Both brake tubes and the connector are badly rusted.
On Friday, November 18,2005, while traveling through the roanoke, va area, I descended down a mountain highway. As I neared the bottom of the steep incline, I noticed a backup of traffic in both lanes. Slowing up as I neared the traffic in front of me, I noticed the vehicle in front of me slowed almost to a stop to allow two vehicles from the left lane to merge in front of it. Suddenly, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop unexpectedly thereby alerting me to instantly stop my vehicle to avoid an impact to the vehicle in front of me. As I depressed the brake pedal fully (instantly), the truck began to slow up and "shutter" or a "pulsating" motion of slowing down. The truck came closer to the vehicle in front of me, but did not stop!!!! this shuttering of the brake system was the abs system becoming activated. Because of this activation, my vehicle failed to stop in time and thus impacting the vehicle in front of me with minor damage. After I eventually stopped, I noticed I did leave skid marks on the asphalt pavement. The weather was clear and no precipitation, pavement was dry. I feel that under normal hydraulic braking system, I would have stopped in time to avoid this mishap. I did have enough time and distance to stop to avoid the mishap. This is not the first time this abs system has engaged itself prior to my stopping due to stopped vehicles in front of me. I have yet to have an evaluation done on the truck to determine if there is a defect since the abs system, without question, does engage as it should. My concern is that abs does not lock up the brakes as it is designed to do, however, this causes the vehicle from fully stopping when necessary. I don't think this was part of it's intended design. There were no injuries or deaths in either of my mishaps, however, these were slow speeds.
While following other vehicles, they stopped for a turning car and when I applied my brakes nothing happened. I was practically standing on the brake pedal with no results. My truck plowed into the back of another truck which then hit a third vehicle. I was injured and the truck I hit was totalled. Dt.
While decelerating in and applying brakes, rear wheels lost traction and skided. Driver released brake pedal and reapplied in an attempt to slow down on exit ramp and entering curve at approx. 40 mph rear wheels lost traction and started to skid to left. Driver regained control. Several miles later in heavy stop and go traffic and driving at approx. 35-40 mph driver applied brakes to stop behind a group of cars making panic stop. Driver was approx. 4 car lengths behind vehicle on wet pavement after driving approx. 1. 5 hours on rainy roads. Brakes locked twice, and would not allow driver to turn out causing driver to skid into other vehicle.
While applying brakes brake pedal went to the floor without any warning, causing a collision with a parked vehicle. Insurance company was notified, and informed consumer to make this report with NHTSA. Consumer states steering was pulling to the right while driving and also states that insurance did not investigate accident correctly.
While driving at 10 mph brakes went out when trying to stop. Consumer stated pedal went to the floor. The dealer could not find the cause of the problem but there was an accident twice.
Back brakes lock up first few times after startup when it is cold or wet or humid out.
My braking problem has occurred on several occasions. The first was 2/26/2000, also 3/1/2000, 7/13/2000,12/6/2000, 2/2/2001, 4/19/2001,. The problem seems to be the brakes pulsate when braking. But mostly they lock up, and also they will sometimes not work for a second or two then they will lock up. This has occured on numerous occasions, almost resulting in accidents. Any help will be appreciated. Dale f. Ziegelhofer.
When brakes were applied at highway speeds in a panic stop vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.
For normal braking anti lock brakes will stop, but for panic braking they will not stop and they lock up intermittently, the computer shows no codes so the dealer is unsure how or what to repair.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, which resulted in a crash. Insurance company stated it was manufacturer's defect of the braking system. Please provide further information.
Front brake rotors needed to be replaced 4 times which caused braking system to pulsate, and resulted in extended stopping distance. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
When the brakes are applied truck slides and turns sideways. Dealer was contacted, and has yet to fix the problem.
Ongoing/intermittent problem with brakes making unnecessary squealing noise when brakes were applied. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still unresolved.
When brakes were applied in wet road conditions, they caused the back wheels to lock up intermittently. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still occurring.
Sometimes when I first go down the driveway in the morn. My brakes will lock up and there will be no abs. Then they will lock up for about a mile or so at each stop sign then after that they are ok.
Abs brake problems; when traveling 55 mph and applying the brakes, pedal goes way pass the normal condition. There is no grab, but a slight slowing down which increases the stopping distance. This could cause a crash. The truck has been serviced twice for this problem. Please provide any further information. Ak.
At dealership mechanic had placed a six prong hook up for brakes from horse trailer to pickup. Hook up was done incorrectly. Horse trailer would have no brake system. Hook up system was not tested for accuracy. Pick up brakes had worn out twice due to the mistake by hadlen Chevrolet.
Driver side outside mirror vibrates which distorts view/ brakes sqeeking at 12k miles/vibration in the rear end at 55mph.
Abs pulsates when applying brakes. Pedal becomes hard and does not go down, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
During damp weather and as vehicle approaches lower speed while braking the rear wheels will lock up, causing vehicle to slide. Dealer cannot correct defect.
When the brakes are applied the right front wheels lock up, resulting in extended stopping. The dealer has inspected the vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.