Nine problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2006 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250 super duty. The contact stated that when releasing the brakes they stay engaged causing the brakes to over heat. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic the technician diagnosed the caliper housing and brake pads needed to be replaced. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 125,000. Sr.
While driving I noticed that the vehicle was sluggish and when engaging the clutch in order to shift there was a noticeable braking feeling even though I was not touching the brake pedal. Upon reaching home I saw my front wheels/rotors/calipers smoking and the heat from the wheels could be felt almost 3 feet from the vehicle. I took my pick-up to the dealer and was told that my front calipers had frozen as well as the right rear and the left rear was just as bad but had not frozen yet and probably would. This repair required four (4) new calipers, brake pads and required the rotors to be resurfaced. The dealer said that no recall had been made for this item.
The brake calipers on the F-250 s. D. [right side only] locked up causing it to pull very hard to the right. On the rear I had to replace: rotor, caliper, and pads. On the front, [right] just the pads.
While backing up applying braking, heard pop then had brake pedal pressure failure. Vehicle stopped after striking embankment. Applying brake pedal again pressure returned with grinding and erratic wheel braking. Mechanic found broken caliper support bracket defective caliper and rotor due to interference had this occurred at a greater speed or other location the outcome would have been catostrofic.
In late 2011, while driving my truck down highway 90 east in pascagoula, ms, the truck began slow down and pull dramatically to the right after applying the brakes. I managed to wrestle with the steering wheel and, in combination with the slowing speed, brought the truck safely to a stop in a walmart parking lot in about 1 mile. I inspected the truck and the front right rotor was smoking and glowing red hot. Apparently the brake caliper had seized after application. I went inside walmart to kill time and let the brakes cool off, hoping that when cooled, the caliper would release and the truck would be drivable. After approximately 1-1/2 hours, I returned to the truck and noted that the wheel was not smoking, but was still radiating heat. I began to drive the truck and it drove without any noticeable issues until I applied the brakes again to stop at a traffic light. After releasing the brake, the truck was now pulling to the left. Expecting a similar issue, I decided to drive directly to the Ford dealership in pascagoula. However, upon needing to apply the brakes again, they did not work at all. I had to use the parking brake to bring the truck to a stop as the regular brakes had completely failed. I continued to experience similar brake issues (pulling and heating from seized calipers) and in June 2015 had a similar experience to the one in 2011. Looking at blogs and complaint sites, Ford's super duty series of trucks, as well as f-150s, are known to have brake issues. This is a serious problem that Ford needs to be held accountable to fix. Please help. I'm tired of shelling out $2,000+ when all I should have to do is replace the brake pads due to normal wear and tear. Due to the sudden and severe "pull" and subsequent loss of stopping ability, this has the potential to be a very serious safety problem.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250. The contact stated that when trying to decelerate he smelled a strong odor. When he inspected the vehicle, the calipers on the brake line had disintegrated. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 108,400. Updated 04/12/lj the consumer stated when he pulled the brake apart, he noticed one of the two caliper pistons had disintegrated. Updated 04/13/11.
2006 Ford-250 sd. S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding Ford problems the consumer stated the right rear caliper seized which caused heavy smoke. The dealer informed the consumer the calipers were defective. The consumer stated the brakes still have not been repaired to his satisfaction. There was a mushy feel when the brake pedal was applied.
Drove home from the store about 10 miles right rear brake caliper failed and seized. When we got home smoke was pouring out from under the truck, when we discovered it. Burned the paint off the brake dust shield. Ford dealer said it was a defective caliper but I have to pay $750. 00? thats not right. And they tell me it has happened to other Ford trucks?.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250 extended cab. While changing the brakes, the caliper piston the driver side crumbled, the front passenger side caliper piston was locked. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealership where he was informed that the caliper was locked, frozen or busted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.