Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 2001 Ford F-350

Two problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2002

Two bolts that hold the master cylinder to truck broke. One of the bolts snapped in two, causing master cycliner to be pushed at an angle away from firewall of truck. This resulted in a total loss of brakes. Jlg.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Went to dealer in am about clutch problems, dealer looked at truck, said there was no problem. Left dealer was coming up to intersection, went to down shift, clutch went out and brakes. Had no brakes or clutch! was towed to dealer. Have had several probems since with emerg. Brake not working. Was towed again 4/19/2002 was pulling forward clutch would not disengage almost hit 3 mail boxes and stone wall.




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