Parking Brake Related Problems of the 2001 Ford F-450

Table 1 shows two common parking brake related problems of the 2001 Ford F-450. The number one most common problem is related to the mechanical 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-450


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 2001 Ford F-450

The Mechanical Parking Brake problem

When trying to push down emergency brake it would not go down. Took to dealer, and they replaced clutch assembly. Please provide any further information.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

Emergency brake cable assembly broke, manual brake clutch assembly failed on 07/29/02. These components failed while consumer was utilizing components for towing. Consumer also states the glow plug sensor failed, the air condition sensor failed.   Read details...


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