Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

Nine problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2001 F-150.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2001

When applying brakes at 40 mph or more, vehicle has a delay in stopping. Vehicle has been to dealer on two occasions, and problem is still occurring.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2001

While driving vehicle 15 to 20 mph brakes locked up. When applying abs brakes vehicle did not stop, it pulled to left. Consumer lost control of vehicle, and vehicle went down an embankment. Contacted dealer and scheduled an appointment.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2001

While attempting to make a gradual stop abs braking system causes brake pedal to become difficult to depress. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Abs brakes lock up unexpectedly and without any prior warning. Dealer has not found reason for defect or remedy consumer stated he experiences lock up on dry pavement and dry weather, and turning becomes difficult.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2001

While driving about 25 miles an hour in traffic on a feeway, my brakes would not work causing me to use my emergency brake to stop. This is the second time since I bought my truck 2 months ago.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2001

Accelerator pedal got stuck, forcing vehicle to go 35mph. When brakes were applied vehicle attempted to slow down, but kept going. Speed did not increase. Vehicle was shut off to stop. Dealer noified of problem. Please add more information.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2001

Whenever towing a boat brakes heat up, resulting in extended stopping distance . Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer states when towing a 4000lbs boat in city traffic for more than 30 minutes the brake heats up and the anti lock system shuts off, results in extended stopping distance, the vehicle must be taken to dealer to reset the abs system, dealer refused to do anything because when they tested the vehicle, without the boat the brakes worked fine, and when they tested the abs the testing always reset the abs. 8jb.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving 55 mph consumer depressed brakes with force and pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing consumer to rear end vehicle in front.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When driving under damp or wet conditions brakes go out. This has caused consumer too run it into back of a bus. Dealer has been contacted.



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