Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2017 Ford F-550

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2017 Ford F-550. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Ford F-550


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2017 Ford F-550

The Service Brakes problem

While driving the truck down the interstate the reduced engine power light will illuminate and the truck will begin to lose speed and the engine will die, resulting in difficult steering and braking. The Ford dealer has indicated this issue is being caused by water contamination in the fuel,   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Ford put a 2 rubber brake hoses with outer braided steel outer casing on the build around the a. B. S. Unit on the driver side engine compartment. One of these hoses failed instantly resulting in a low speed collision with no brakes. With no previous warning of any kind ie soft pedal etc.   Read details...


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