Parking Brake Related Problems of the 2002 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows two common parking brake related problems of the 2002 Ford F-150.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford F-150

Problem Category Number of Problems
Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems
1
Parking Brake problems
1

Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem #1

Brake line on manifold was burnt causing brake fluid to be fryed on the engine.

Parking Brake problem #2

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear while braking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the emergency brake disintegrated. The vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred a total of five times. The contact also stated that he had never used the emergency brake during the life of the vehicle and he was unaware as to how it could fail if it was never used. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 43,000. . . Updated 04/11/12.


Parking Brake related problems in other Ford F-150 model year vehicles:



F-150 Service Bulletins
F-150 Safety Recalls
F-150 Defect Investigations