Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2005 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
Rear brake backing plate rusted out causing the parking brakes to lock up on left side . Veichle veered off road.
Occuring since vehicle purchased new on July 9, 2005 with six year extended warranty. The failure is that the parking brake does not work properly despite repeated attempts by two dealers to as they say "adjust" it. The brake works and actuates 1-2 times out of 10 and does not work in reverse ever. Dealer told me it is not designed to work in reverse at all and will not hold in reverse. The dealers see no defect and have never replaced any parts. The brake lining is in excellent condition. Due to this situation I suspect it is simply a manufacturer defect or design flaw with serious safety implications if the transmission park pin failed.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear driver side tire suddenly locked which caused the vehicles rear end to slide; however, the contact was able to control the vehicle and avoid a crash. The dealer stated that the parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. The contact previously noticed that the parking brake intermittently failed to function properly. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.
Rear brake drum failure - backer plate of my Ford f350 has corroded to the extent that the rear brake shoe retainer pins fell inwards and the back brake shoe twisted around grinding in the rear drum. Upon hearing a noise slowed and the rear wheel locked and spun the truck sideways on the road. This is a long wheel base,k crewcab pickup with an 8ft box. The disc rotor cover has also rusted through leaving a hole allowing small stones to jam between the rotor and brakes causing the vehicle to pull (ecentually start to brake on one wheel - problematic especially when braking on wet or icy roads.