Two problems related to conventional parking brake have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake.
While the vehicle was parked on an incline with the parking brake on, the vehicle was on, the parking brake released causing the vehicle to roll. The manufacturer has been notified.
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