Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1997 Ford F-250

Five problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop the rear brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts replaced.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

When applying brakes the brake pedal chatters and does not stop truck , only when I lift my foot and apply the brake it works.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/05/1997

When driving on normal road conditions the back brakes do not grab at all or slow the vehicle down. The vehicle has to be taken out of drive and put in neutral in order to stop. On 3/14/97 brakes adjusted by dealership, problem still occurring.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1997

While depressing the brakes the vehicle continues to travel, causing an accident. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/10/1996

Brakes: driving approximately 10mph preparing to make left turn and vehicle would not stop. Ice was on highway, applied brakes and pedal went completely to the floor, cause of failure unknown , vehicle not taken in for repairs. Manufacturer insists that there is no recall.




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