Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2005 Ford F-250

On several occasions, my f250, super duty 6. 0 diesel became sluggish and gas mileage suffered immensely. Then, with only 53,000 miles, my left rear disk brake caliper was dragging and started smoking. At my cost and on the left rear, I had Ford replace the caliper, pads, brake line and resurface the rotors. Also, the right rear rotor was resurfaced. At 54,000, I make a 100 mile trip and the right rear caliper started dragging. I am not sure how to fix this since no one has the solution. Additionally, I do not have the money to replace the entire brake system. However, this could cause total brake failure and a possible fire resulting in fatalities.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle suddenly began to vibrate and pull to the left. While inspecting the vehicle it was discovered the brake caliper had become hot to the touch. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was unknown 109,000. Jft.

This is the third time I have encountered this problem, and reported this problem as well. . Brought to Ford dealership and told they did not find anything wrong with the vehicle. It continued to happen. I brought the truck to an independent repair shop who knew right away that the calipers were seized. . I paid approximately $1100. 00 for that brake job and told that Ford would not warranty the parts it was beyond the warranty. I was told there was a re-design of the brake shoesl. They replaced one rear rotors, "freed up" one rear caliper. I did advise drivers front was seizing up at one point as well. I was provided the rear rotors and shoes. The shoes were well within usable range which was noted by myself, also a diesel mechanic and a independent auto repair shop. The day I picked up the vehicle I was driving home lost all brakes. I had it towed at my own expense then they discovered the other rear caliper had in fact seized like I had told them they replaced it cost me for the repair. This year may 2013 was again noticed smell of the brakes burning, along with familiar bouncing. Only this time I drove 8 miles when heavy smoke was coming from front wheel what I told them last time and they didn't fix it back to the dealership it went. Although they fixed the problem it cost me the fee for the service. I paid the outrageous price of $2400. 00 in 2011 for the extended warranty knowing this truck would be costing far more than that in future. The mystery vibration some experience that cant be "repeated" at the dealership other than the crap of tire inflationor "road force balancing" which there is no tire shop within 50 miles of me that has ever heard of such a thing is most likely the brakes.

I noticed that when I hit a bump the bed of my truck bounces about two inches, when I looked under the truck I noticed all the supports under the bed were completely rotted. I have also had problems with my brakes. In less than 90,000 miles I've replaced three brake calipers, two rotors, two sets of brakes, and the last time I had it serviced the backing plates were so rotted that the emergency brake wouldn't work and couldn't be replaced without also replacing the backing plates. I have been driving for 50 years and have never experienced this much rot. I feel that the structural damage shouldn't happen this soon, and feel that I shouldn't be responsible for the cost to repair it.

Both rear brakes burning, then left front. Loss of braking. Broghut to dealer to have repaired. After having it repaired ( not covered under extended or other warrantee and spending $1100. 00) I was told it was due to not driving the truck enough. Drove the truck the next day and the right rear brake was burning again and lost all brakes. Again towed back to the dealership at which point it was explained to me that the model year 2005 has had a problem with the brakes freezing in the calipers consisitently, however Ford has not had any recalls. I was also advised there has been a re-design of the brake pads, which my original pads had not changed, but still had brake material.

This is the first of four times that I have had to have brake work done on my truck. Three of the times I was told that the calipers had frozen and so calipers pads and (except this last time) rotors had to be replaced. This is absurd for a truck with less than 45,000 miles. Understand this is expensive!! have never had anything like this on any other vehicle. Also, I have experienced the oft talked about "death wobble" a few times on the highway. Was rear brakes in 2010' fronts in 2011' now rears again in 2013.

The rear breaks lock up on the caliper pins. The calipers and pads have been replaced under warrantee, and three times out of pocket. The Ford dealer now says the problem lies in the caliper pin, after locking up buy new pins grease and you are good. This only last until the truck sits 3-5 days. When the breaks lock up the rear break are hot enough to catch on fire and the stopping abilities are impaired. You look on the internet and this is a very common problem with the superduty Fords. There is no fix available. We are afraid to drive the vehicle because you never know when they will lock. You may drive to town fine but on the way home it is locked and dangerous.

On about Feb 22 2009 my truck driver side rear brake caliper froze up causing the rotor to get extremely hot. This could have caused a fire. Truck only had 22600 miles on it. Out of warranty because of year, therefore costing me over $400. 00.

I've experienced a recurring problem with the brake calipers on my 05' Ford F-250 super duty. It's an intermittent problem of a caliper hanging up or not releasing after braking. The caliper heats up, the truck shakes, sometimes violently and braking ability is diminished. I purchased the truck brand new from the dealership, and it first occurred at 19,000 miles on a front caliper. Ford has since replaced all the calipers at least once under the original warranty, but now refuses to help. I've replaced the rear calipers at my cost with remanufactured ones, and I'm still continuing to have the same problem. I've spoken with other owners of the same vehicle who have also experienced this problem, so it doesn't appear to be an isolated incident. I've been reluctant to get rid of this vehicle because it's paid for in full, and because apart from the obvious brake defect, it isn't otherwise a bad truck. I strongly feel the caliper design is faulty and could easily cause a person to loose steering control if it occurs in a front caliper. I received a notice from Ford about a year ago, describing what they termed a "handling anomaly" where the truck shimmies uncontrollably and fails to stop shaking within a few seconds like a "normal shimmy". While Ford attributes this to tires and suspension, I believe this is the brake defect that's causing the shimmy. It's easy to tell which individual caliper is sticking as it and often even the wheel will be very hot to the touch while the other three are cool. In fact I've had visible smoke coming from a single brake. It should be easy to investigate this problem-- drive my stupid truck for a week and you'll find it. I'll gladly let you.