Parking Brake Problems of Ford F-450

Ford F-450 owners have reported 16 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford F-450


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Ford F-450

The Parking Brake problem

The emergency brake would not remain engaged.   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...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Emergency brake pedal is too hard to apply. Even when applying emergency brake pedal with hard force, vehicle would still roll. Dealer notifed, and replace the emergency brake system, but same problem is still occurring.   Read details...

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...




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