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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,408 miles

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1997 Ford F-150 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 6)

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problem #31

Jan 011998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Anti lock brakes failed.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #30

Feb 121998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the truck the ABS lights comes on and stays on. Once truck has been started, the light does not come on, but when started driving for a while the light comes on.

- Aransas Pass, TX, USA

problem #29

Apr 071998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in wet or cold weather, the brakes lock up.

- Andover, MN, USA

problem #28

Jan 051997

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving vehicle about 40mph started to apply brakes, stopped & the ABS locked up. Took to dealer 3 different times & each time was informed nothing was wrong. Could not find any problem.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #27

Mar 021998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes. While driving vehicle on wet pavement owner applied brakes and vehicle slid 40 feet. Owner is very concerned for safety.

- Oreland, PA, USA

problem #26

Aug 251997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the vehicle shakes. Owner has had the vehicle into the dealer for repairs four times.the dealer replaced the rotors and the entire breking system, and the vehicle continues to shake when brakes are applied. Owner states that he has contacted the state attorney general's office about the lemon law.

- Commerce, GA, USA

problem #25

Feb 181998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the brakes are applied the vehicle accelerates. The dealer has been notified.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #24

Sep 141997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pedal goes to the floor.

- Monticello, FL, USA

problem #23

Dec 101997

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extended stopping distance while braking in wet weather.

- Atchison, KS, USA

problem #22

May 091997

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Driving approximately 35mph approaching an intersection and slid into path of another vehicle, only one wheel brake activated. Vehicle was totaled. Air bag inflated and ejected driver through back glass of the vehicle.

- Nichols, SC, USA

problem #21

Jan 281998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In damp high humidity weather, making the first stop after driving the vehicle for about 30-40 minutes ABS will suck moisture into lining, causing the rear brakes to lock up and skid sideways. Dealer replaced shoes and drums.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #20

Nov 131997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Driving at approx 15 mph stepped on brakes, they locked up which caused consumer to lose control. Hit guardrail. Kept slidding for about 35 yards, wet conditons.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #19

Oct 241997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Had accident on April 24 due to brake failure, brakes did not catch at al L. put brake pedal completely to the floor and the truck did not stop. The only thing stopped the truck was the car ahead that driver hit. Today the same problem occurred. Put pedal completely to floor and the brakes did catch, but not fast enough and rear ended a car at the light. Dealer says they can't find a problem with the brakes. Consumer states valve was changed and three days later, brakes failed, vehicle went through an intersection.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #18

Oct 061997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Driving approximately 45mph and the car ahead slammed on its brakes. Tried to stop, put pedal completely to the floor and the brakes failed, hit car in front and neither air bags deployed. Brakes and air bags failed, reason is unknown.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #17

Sep 281997

F-150

  • miles
Driving 55-65mph; started to apply brakes; felt hard as a rock; pedal soft at top. Wheels would not lock or stop. No ABS brakes on front. Even w/towing had problems w/brake system. Took to dealer & brake pads rotated; master cylinder been replaced to counteract braking problem.

- Davidson, NC, USA

problem #16

Jul 031997

F-150

  • miles
Throttle stuck wide open due to a piece of insulation that fell from hood and was lodged in the throttle linkage. In addition, ABS brakes had to be replaced due to warpage caused by severe use in stopping vehicle.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #15

Aug 101997

F-150

  • miles
While traveling about 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of vehicle and consumer hit the other vehicle in the side door. The airbag didn't deploy and the anti-lock brakes failed.

- Valvosta, GA, USA

problem #14

Mar 121996

F-150

  • miles
When driving at highway speed and putting on brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and will not stop the vehicle. Futhermore, have to pump the brakes several times in order for vehicle to stop.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #13

May 081997

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed, resulting in an accident.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #12

Jun 101997

F-150

  • miles
Was driving vehicle; had started applying ABS brakes; brakes locked up; vehicle started to skid; roads were dry; took to dealer & informed htere was no problems.

- Cottonwood, AZ, USA

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