Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor Problems of Ford F-150

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The contact stated that the transmission would unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of the vehicle speed. The failure occurred intermittently and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to o'reilly auto parts and the contact was informed that the speed sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 163,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted into first gear independently and the power train warning sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor panel needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v198000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

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1. Regular braking was disabled by malfunctioning abs firing. For no apparent reason, in dry and slow conditions on city streets, brakes were not allowed to engage properly, resulting in the truck rolling forward as the abs system fired. 2. In trying to stop the truck, with the brakes fully engaged to the floor, the pedal vibrated from abs activity and the truck continued to roll forward into intersection. At first this only happened on the first stop of the day, every few months or so. Later it happened frequently. I found that if I quickly shut off the ignition the (electronic) abs would be deactivated and the truck would stop normally. 3. Changing front bearings and associated speed sensors solved the problem. Dealer part and installation was around $1200, but generic parts were available that shaved several hundred off this total repair cost.

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: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was an increased stopping distance and the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined both front anti-lock wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. The consumer traded the vehicle. Updated 09/19/06.

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I have replaced the speed sensor on the driver side. I now have a leak from the abs unit where the lines leave going to the brakes. I am trying to find out if there have been any other reported problems with other 1997 f150 trucks.