Two problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle to hitch a trailer onto to the vehicle, the contact heard a loud noise and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact shifted the vehcile into park. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that brake fluid had leaked from the brake master cylinder. Additionally, the pressure switch was fractured and caused the brake switch to become inoperable. The contact stated that the fluid pressure wiring harness was detached and hanging down. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact had an unknow dealer order a new brake pressure switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford f250 sd. The contact was reversing in her driveway and depressed the brake pedal as it fell much farther into the floorboard than usual. The brakes did not engage and the contact utilized the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where it was discovered that brake fluid was leaking. The leak was caused by a fractured caliper and pistons. The caliper and pistons were replaced as well as brake pads and rotors. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages were 33,000.