Service Brakes Problems of Ford F-450

Ford F-450 owners have reported 58 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Ford F-450

The Service Brakes problem

Notable brake application pressure without brake light illumination. See attached file for details.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Brakes locking up--failure of anti-lock.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

While driving at highway speeds with a trailer and a load connected to the truck the check brake system message suddenly appeared within the message display, as well as the abs light, traction control light, and the parking brake light.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Complete brake system failure with only 830 miles on the vehicle. On July 19, 2019 while approaching an intersection on e. Causeway approach in mandeville, la. I applied the brakes to stop for a red light, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle was not slowing enough to avoid hitting the   Read details...

The Anti-lock Brakes Fail problem

Anti-lock brakes fail to stop truck in rain/snow conditions.   Read details...




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