general problems of the 2000 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while standing next to the vehicle a burning odor was present coming from under the hood. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that several wiring harnesses were saturated with leaking brake fluid. The contact was concerned that the saturated wiring harnessed had caused electrical failures within the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 240,000.

While I was on a highway driving at 65 mph my steering and brakes went out at the same time. I happened to be 200 yards behind the traffic in front of me and I was able to stop the vehicle before impact. A hydraulic hose failed and rendered the steering and brakes almost completely useless. The steering was extremely difficult to control but I managed. The brakes were almost completely gone but I managed to slow the truck down to a safe stop off the highway. When I had the truck towed to my diesel mechanic I was told by the owner that Ford engineered the hydraulic system to control the steering and brakes. I will never buy another Ford with that kind of ridiculous engineering. I had three hoses replaced at a total cost of $451. 54. One factory hose was $172. 53, another $100. 68 and the third was $24. 04. The safety issue here is unreal. How could Ford engineering have done such a stupid thing.

- the contact stated that the first time he noticed a problem with his 2000 f250 truck, was when he hit his brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The contact stated that he turned off vehicle and call the dealership. The dealership ask that he bring vehicle in. Once the dealership looked at vehicle they said that his brake line had rusted out. The contact said that he asked mechanic why this happened and he was told that it was because of the vehicle sitting for a period of time. Contact stated that he only drives this vehicle once a week because it uses diesel fuel. And during the summer he drives vehicle more. Contact stated that he does use the truck to tow his 5th wheel camper during the summer. The repair was done and contact does have repair order.

While driving at any speed, the consumer notice after braking, the vehicle pulled to the left. Please provide further information.

There were no brakes if the vehicle was turned short.

The vehicle would pull to the left or right when the brakes were applied, dealer stated they were aware of the problem, however there was no remedy . Ts.

Whenever braking vehicle will pull to right or sometimes to left. Consumer states several dealers have attempted to fix problem, however problem still exists.