This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, but unable to find the cause.
When going over a bump, back wheel will spin faster than the front wheel, causing loss of brakes, and pedal will go to floor. Brakes will resume after vehicle is put into reverse. Manufacturer has send out bulletin concerning defect.
When applying alot of pressure to the brakes they work right for a couple of seconds then they release like they are not working, then they will slam. Dealer replaced brakes, and turned rotors. After 2 weeks, problem reoccurred.
When applying brakes on damp roads rear brakes locked up, causing truck to go sideways. Problem gets worse on ice or snow roads. Dealer is aware of the problem. New brakes were put on the truck which did not correct the problem. Owner wants dealer to pay for cost of repairs.
The vehicle is three years old, and has aproblem is with anti-lock brake system. When consumer drives vehicle shakes. Dealership stated that the anti-lock brake system grabs, and the rotors are warped.
The brakes lock up. After it has sat out in the rain, you have to push on the brake pedal a few times to stop them from locking up.this is not a uncommon problem.I have talked to other owners and they have the same problem.
While vehicle seats in rain or hot weather and upon depressing brakes at any time, brakes would lock up, causing a skid. Dealer has been notified. Please provide futher informaton.
Brake line freezing due to exhaust pipe being in front of wheels (alongside brakeline). I bought a 97 F-150 7 months ago. I recently noticed that it's increasingly difficult to get out of my driveway some days, the truck smells terrible (like something burnt) & my gas mileage is awful. I have been releasing the brake, the light is off, the pedal is up, but the brake apparently is still on. The tires & rims are icing up, the brake shoes on that side are crumbling. This causes poor braking conditions. I called the dealership, I had been told to watch for this problem, & had wanted it fixed. ( I would rather not find out how bad this is by something or someone. ) in fact, that is the reason that I was given when I was told that Ford would fix it, until they saw the milage on the vehicle, then they told me, nope we wonT fix it, youll have to pay us $700 (cdn) as a "good will gesture" from Ford. (this seems a little steep!) & also they thought I should bring the truck in so they can make sure that thereS no damage to the wheels or brakes. If the brakes can freeze on, ... what stops them from freezing when they are not on?? I'm told there is a great deal of hydraulic pressure that stops this from being an issue, but the system is only as good as it is weakest part, & when using "brute force" to break them free, I would think something somewhere has got to give. If there were safety concerns that were the reason that Ford was making the modifications whilst the vehicle was still under itS original warranty, I should think these safety concerns do not go away once the truck is not on warranty. I would think that this would be a recall situation, not just a bulletin. They have admitted that it is a problem, & were even fixing it if it was under the original warranty, but I believe that this problem goes much further, & Ford should be liable for the repairs, since it is a flaw in the design of the vehicle. I have contacted Ford Canada, & got no result.
Numerous occasionof brakes (ABS) not stopping vehicle; this time, vehicle ran into house. Wall knocked down. Vehicle been to Ford dlr 3+ time re: Brake sys complaints
Upon emergency stop brakes began to stop normaly, then released with little braking effect. Extended stopping distance. Dog owner's family pet killed. Dealer said normal for anti-lock. I drive other 1997 Ford F150 for company business and they don't react this way
Engine check light is defective, also airbags did not deploy upon impact, extended stopping distance occurred when brakes were applied. Contacted dealer approx. 7-8 times. Problems still occurs. Provide further information.
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the front wheels to lock up, and had no steering and braking ability, and caused 2 frontal crashes. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in this accident.
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- Cincinnati, OH, USA