57 of the
553 complaints about the 1992 Ford F-150 are about the
braking system — 10% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
104,128 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, IT COULD NOT BE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,256. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE FOOT PEDAL PARKING BRAKE, IT WOULD SKIP SOME TEETH AND GO FREE WHEEL. HE HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKE AND TRY AGAIN. UPDATED 05/07/12
NHTSA complaint #10451193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,000 milesKalamazoo, MI
PARKING BRAKE
THE PARKING BREAK ON MY 1992 FORD F-150 IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ON OCCASION IT CATCHES BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT SLIPS OVER THE TEETH AND DOES NOT CATCH AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #10209175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesMedia, PA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP VALVE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. ALSO, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 93V125000 AND 94V169001, REGARDING THE STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY AND PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALLS; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10148760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesRice Lake, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LINE RUSTED. AS A RESULT, BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLYING THEM. . NO COLLISION REPORTED.
NHTSA complaint #10065368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Avoca, IN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL TO FLOOR BOARD CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE CONSUMER SMELL BRAKE FLUID. CONSUMER PULL PARKING BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA complaint #8022239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Schaumburg, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MAIN LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER HAS BUSTED AND WAS LEAKING FLUID. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEEL LINES HAD RUSTED AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN MUCH BAD WEATHER. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #8016496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALLS 94 V 169 000 AND 93 V 125 000. CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL WORK WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY AS FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. DEALER BOB BELL FORD 7125 RICHIE HWY. GLEN BURNIE, MD. 410-766-3600. *AK THE DEALER FAILED TO REMOVE THE LEAKING FUEL TANK, AND THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DANGEROUS UNLESS ACTION WAS TAKEN.
NHTSA complaint #887153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Rosa, CACrash1 injured
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
A YEAR AGO PARKING BRAKE RELEASED, AND CONSUMER WAS RUN OVER BY OWN TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #876878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sellerburg, IN
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
WHEN CONSUMER PUTS EMERGENCY BRAKE UP CABLE DOESN'T HOLD AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #863492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monticello, IL
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
THIS PART CONNECTS THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TO THE TWO CABLES THAT GO TO THE REAR WHEELS. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THEN THE PART FAILED LEAVING THE TRUCK FREE TO ROLL. THIS IS THE SECOND EQULIZER I HAVE HAD. THE FIRST ONE FAILED IN THE SAME PLACE AND THE SAME WAY. I DON'T THINK IT IS MADE OUT OF HEAVY ENOUGH STEEL.
NHTSA complaint #720157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monticello, IL
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
THE PARKING BRAKE EQULIZER IS A C CHANNEL THAT CONNECTS THE CABLE FROM THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO THE TWO CABLES GOING TO THE REAR WHEELS. I HAVE HAD TWO EQULIZERS FAIL. THE FIRST ONE AT38000 MILES. THE SECOND AT 125000 MILES OR ABOUT 80000 MILES LATER. IN BOTH CASES THE EQULIZER BROKE WHERE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHES TO THE EQULIZER. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE. THE TRUCK HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. THE NEXT MORNING I FOUND THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T MOVE WHEN RELEASED. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK. THE BRAKE CABLE WAS LOOSE AND LAYING ON THE GROUND.THE ONLY THING KEEPING MY TRUCK FROM ROLLING DOWN MY DRIVE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. BOTH TIMES THE EQULIZER FAILED UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION. I THINK THE EQULIZER SHOULD BE MADE FROM HEAVIER STEEL TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #720265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksville, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON CONTINOUSLY. I HAVE TESTED ALL COMPONENTS ACCORDING TO CHILTONS AND CAN FIND NO DEFECTIVE PARTS, I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW IF THE BRAKES ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I HAVE FOUND A TSB THROUGH YOUR DATABASE BUT IT IS VAGUE, DOES MY VEHICLE POSE A SAFETY HAZARD? THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, EXCEPT TIRES. PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA complaint #713426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OAK Lawn, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NOISY BRAKES. TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT SEAL LEAKS.
NHTSA complaint #511387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Magnolia, TX
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NO SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #705612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MT. Pleasant, TNCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH AND HAD BEGUN BRAKING FOR FOR 30 FEET BEFORE A HEAD-ON COLLISION HAPPENED. AT IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS BROKE AT THE SHOULDER , AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE VIN. LATER.
NHTSA complaint #826801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brandon, MS
PARKING BRAKE
RECALL 94V169001/ MANUFACTURER RECALL 94S91. THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD. IT'S THE PEDAL THAT DRIVER STEPS ON AND WILL NOT STAY DOWN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FOR TSB WAS THAT LOCKED IN WEDGE. CONSUMER 'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #827841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vallejo, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE BRAKING. ALSO REPLACED PADS/ROTORS AND SHOES AND CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #535470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vallejo, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE BRAKING. ALSO REPLACED PADS/ROTORS AND SHOES AND CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #535470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hershey, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS LOCKS UP WHEN IN RAIN/SNOW/CAR WASH. DEALER CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #813398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
EVERY SIX MONTHS PADS AND CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES IN 2 YEARS, CAUSE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #811026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
EVERY SIX MONTHS PADS AND CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES IN 2 YEARS, CAUSE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #811026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dubuque, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
USE OF ABS BRAKES DURING WET WEATHER RESULTS IN REAR BRAKE LOCKUP.
NHTSA complaint #809407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charleston, SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE FLUID THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. THIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS TOWING A 29 FOOT RV. VEHICLE SERVICED BY MECHANIC.
NHTSA complaint #810209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Erie, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD AND SLIGHTLY TAPPED REAR WHEELS LOCK UP, VEHICLE WENT INTO SPIN, CAUSED CRASH, HIT TELEPHONE POLE, NOT CHECKED BY DEALER, VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #808298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plum, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #511828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plum, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
BRAKE DRUM REPLACED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #511828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Paltz, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, EXPERIENCES PULSATION IN BRAKE AND JERKING WHEN STOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #962780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marble Hill, MOCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN WET CONDITIONS, POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE BRAKES LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #802467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Rosa, CA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #483261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elkins, WV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE WOBBLE/VIBRATION PROBLEM. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #503848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.