Table 1 shows two common air brake related problems of the 2012 Ford F-150.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problems | |
| Air Brake Abs Warning Light problems |
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted and jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised him to take the vehicle to a transmission specialist. The vehicle was then taken to the transmission specialist, who diagnosed that the molded leadframe and wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in the customer satisfaction program: 16n02 (molded leadframe extended coverage) however, the mileage was over the warranty coverage. The failure mileage was 165,982.
The contact owns a 2018 ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs and traction control systems were inoperable. The contact stated that the hydraulic control unit had previously been replaced under warranty. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the hydraulic control unit was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.