Two problems related to brake drum shoes/linings have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1/07 squeak in front left wheel, took to sears as brakes/bearings under warranty. Ended up w/ complete brake job front & rear. Picked up vehicle, poor pedal pressure, no e-brake. Took back to sears they adjusted. In April had rear brakes fail to stop vehicle while pulling horse trailer. Only front brakes engaged. Took back couldn't find a problem. Took to another shop they found only pads replaced on rt rear not on left. They did complete brake job on rear (new drums and pads) took in 2 weeks later still not correct and had vibration when braking. Ended up with re-surface of front rotors and new pads. 7/29/07 pulling horse trailer rear ended vehicle on 19th Ave in sf due to rear brakes not engaging at all. Only fronts engaged. Rear brakes not working at all.
On two occasions rear brake shoes have expanded when brakes were applied, and stayed in contact with the brake drums, causing excessive wear and brake failure.