Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

Table 1 shows two common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Ford F-350. The number one most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (one problem).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford F-350


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 1997 Ford F-350

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems. When applying brakes there was a grinding sound,like metal to metal. Also, extended braking distance. Dealer determined that emergency brake was not releasing properly, causing damage to brake drums. Drums have been replaced twice thus far.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

While driving at 55mph and applying brakes, brakes hesitate to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer, dealer replaced parts 2 times. However, problem still occurring. Consumer states brake cables have been replaced on numerous occassions, due to dealer using the wrong cables, the cables are causing the   Read details...


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