Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Ford F-550. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Master Cylinder problems | |
| Brake Disc problems |
Heard a clunking noise, and had vehicle serviced for universal joints. Two weeks later, while driving on highway went to apply brakes and all of a sudden there was smoke everywhere, tires caught on fire, and brakes failed. Inside brakes spun around to caliper and froze. Read details...
While driving transmission/brakes failed. Read details...
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise. Read details...