Ford F-150 owners have reported 86 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 23v509000 (parking brake), but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failed to respond upon shifting to reverse(r) or drive(d). Additionally, the parking brake had seized. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the rear brakes on the driver side locked, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. There was no crash. The dealer stated that the pivot lever (emergency brake cable) was rusted. The VIN was unknown. Read details...
While braking the vehicle jerks as if the abs engages and releases continuously the dealership could not find anything wrong. The emergency brake cable broke complete off, cable and covering. After replacing the emergency brake cable I stepped on emergency brake when I parked, heard a pop and later Read details...
While braking to turn, the brake pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop. Luckily I was already slowing for the turn and was able to downshift to slow enough for the turn. Mechanic said the brake line was rusted through. Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the electronic parking brake erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed. The contact indicated that the warning message regarding the parking brake had displayed after the failure Read details...