Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2000 Ford F-150

S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from re expressing concerns regarding brake line corrosion. The consumer stated he replaced one inch of the brake line after he almost experienced complete brake failure. The other lines are still severely corroded and will fail soon.

I was driving on the highway onto the offramp, when I got to the end, I had nearly 100% brake failure. I managed to Dodge a semi by pulling on the shoulder and using the emergency brake. The brake line had corroded from from to back. I looked on the NHTSA website and see a lot of these issues, but since the great mounds of NHTSA seem to believe nearly total brake failure is not an issue, I just replace the part of the line that is leaking. It will very likely fail again soon, but I know that it that was a problem, then NHTSA would do its job and push a recall. Just another case of NHTSA deciding which consumers should be protected under the law and which ones should have their lives put at risk. I got a note from [xxx] at NHTSA claiming they might conduct a study, but given that a 10 month study by NHTSA was insufficient to determine that gasoline spilling out onto the highway may pose a consumer risk, I'm betting this will go no where. Tax dollars at work!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My truck front cross member that supports radiator and the body to the frame is just about rusted gone. Dealer stated that truck is 11 years old and will not fix. I am sending this for record in the event I am killed due to any failure. Have read two cases on your website. One is a 2000 F-150 that a cross member support rusted out in 2003 with 48,000 miles. Another was a 2000 F-150 that had a tag attached to the frame stating defective material do not use! l/s performance . I expect a full investigation on this and want my vehicle inspected. The consumer was informed the brakes lines needed to be replaced as the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Updated 01/06/12.

Was going to Ford dealer for gas tank strap recall due to straps that have poor corrosion protection. As I was enroute to dealer I applied my brakes due to a car running a stop sign and my brakes gave way and I just missed a serious accident. I checked my brake line where the leak was and due to very poor rust the line blow out. I ask the dealer when performing the recall repair could he fix the line and was stated a 600. 00 charge. While at the dealer I called Ford vp of customer service fred toney who then sent me to mr. Fedders. I talked to a person from his office and told them that Ford has a big problem on brake lines rusting and because of that I just missed having a serious accident. I ask Ford to fix the linings at no charge and take the line for observation. I was told that since the truck is 10 years old and has 200,000miles on it they will not do anything. I stated that Ford has no problem repairing the gas straps of a 10 year old truck. Anyway had my truck towed to my mechanic and repaired. They replaced the front lines and intermediate brake lines due to poor corrosion. I was told my passenger side line and both rear lines are in great shape, no rust and coated. I told Ford about this and said I want a Ford rep to inspect my coated brake lines. And my defected line which I kept for proof. I ask Ford why some line were coated and some were not. I was told that Ford does not coat the lines. We have a serious problem here and could result in many deaths. If the other lines were coated I would have not had this problem. Ford just wrote this whole thing off. I expect NHTSA to get back to me as soon as possible. I expect my truck to be inspected and the line that I have kept to be inspected. I am now notifying NHTSA and Ford has been notified about this problem and is on recored in the event nothing is done and people get killed the parties will have a problem.

Brake failure while driving due to corroded brake line above fuel tank. No warning lights prior to or after failure.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. While driving 60 mph, the metal brake line to the rear brakes rusted through and began squirting brake fluid everywhere. The brakes extended to the floor when depressed and would not work properly. He was able to drive the vehicle home and repaired the brake line himself. The current mileage was 61,230 and failure mileage was 61,210. Updated 12/06/07.