114 of the
753 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-150 are about the
braking system — 15% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
197,553 miles.
The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while replacing the brake master cylinder, the contact noticed that there was brake fluid leaking onto a connector. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and contacted the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11613783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 239,106 milesPaducah, KYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 239,106.
NHTSA complaint #10705663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE SLIPPING AND THE PEDAL COVER IS MISSING.
NHTSA complaint #565701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE BRAKING PROBLEMS INCLUDING PULLS TO RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, PULLS TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING WITH TRAILER TOWED, CLUNKING WHEN BRAKING TO RELEASE CRUISE, BRAKE SQUEALING / PULSATION. DRUMS HAVE BEEN TURNED, ROTOR WERE MACHINED, AND REAR PADS AND SHOES WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #565701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THIS TRUCK FOR THE FIRST 5 YEARS. BUT AFTER THAT EVEN WITH TAKING GREAT CARE OF THE TRUCK IT STARTED TO FAIL THE ALTENATOR....$400,REPLACING 2 EXHAUST TUBES FOR EMISSIONS $450,REAR SPRING SHACKELS AND MOUNT $450, THE TRANS MISSION IS NOW FAILING COST NOT KNOWN YET, NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BUT DOORS DON'T LINE UP ANYMORE WATER LEAKS IN,LOWER SHEETMETAL OF TRUCK BED RUSTING THROUGH PAINT EVEN WITH BEING WAXED MANY MANY TIMES,VENT WINDOWS LEAK AND ARE RUSTING, I KNOW VEHICELS NEED ALOT OF CARE BUT I THINK THE WORST PROBLEM WAS THE RUSTING OUT OF THE REAR SPRING MOUNTS AND SHACKELS THIS IS A REAL DANGER ,I HAVE NEVER HEARED OF THIS HAPPENING TO ANY VEHICLE. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER 93 F 150'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HOPE SOMEONE CAN GET THE WORD OUT TO OTHERS WITH 1993 F 150'S SO THEY CAN HAVE THIS CHECKED OUT FOR THEIR SAFETY.
NHTSA complaint #752087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crownsville, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS DRIVING 35-40MPH DOWNHILL WHEN A DEER STEPPED OUT ON ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND THEY FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. HAD DOWNSHIFTED, AND ALSO USED EMERGENCY BRAKES. WENT THROUGH STOP SIGNS. FINALLY ,VEHICLE STOPPED. CHECKED VEHICLE OUT, AND NOTICED BRAKE LINE JUNCTION HAD CORRODED AND WAS RUSTY, AND BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. *AK
NHTSA complaint #888297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crownsville, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WAS DRIVING 35-40MPH DOWNHILL WHEN A DEER STEPPED OUT ON ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND THEY FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. HAD DOWNSHIFTED, AND ALSO USED EMERGENCY BRAKES. WENT THROUGH STOP SIGNS. FINALLY ,VEHICLE STOPPED. CHECKED VEHICLE OUT, AND NOTICED BRAKE LINE JUNCTION HAD CORRODED AND WAS RUSTY, AND BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. *AK
NHTSA complaint #888297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mankato, MNCrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #741758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lafayette, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE SHOES/PADS FAILED. CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL 00T005 AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL, 2 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, P235/75R15 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAD REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #534353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zachary, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THIS COMPLAINT IF FOR DEFECTIVE REAR FUEL TANK AND FRONT BRAKES ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #717433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Weed, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING UNDER WET CONDTIONS REAR BRAKES GRABBED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #854000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Rich, TXFire
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. BUMPER ASSY--BUMPER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. FUEL TANK ASSY--FUEL SPILL. POWER TRAIN TRANSFER CASE--BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint #514761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norwich, CT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE.
NHTSA complaint #513993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broad RUN, VAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
FIRE DEPT THINKS THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER BROKE, SPILLING FLUID ON TO THE HOT ENGINE, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CATCH ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #707432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Berlin, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT A MILE AND ABOUT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL GO TO THE RIGHT AND HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS/ROTORS, ETC. BEEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #835146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Berlin, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT A MILE AND ABOUT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL GO TO THE RIGHT AND HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS/ROTORS, ETC. BEEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #835146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Conway, MO
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER NEEDS TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE 3 - 4 TIMES IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY PARKING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #834583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lindsborg, KS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND OPENED THE THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND EVENTUALLY FADED AND FAILED. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (ENGINE RACED) AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. HUSBAND RESTARTED ENGINE ABOUT 1/2 HOUR LATER, THE ENGINE DID NOT RACE. HUSBAND LIMPED THE TRUCK HOME AND ON THE WAY WAS ABLE TO RECREATE THE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION ONLY ONCE. CONFIRMED IT WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL,SINCE THE PEDAL PULLED AWAY FROM HUSBAND'S FOOT. NOTE: THE BRAKES DID NOT SHUT DOWN THE CRUISE CIRCUT EITHER BY THE PRIMARY SHUT OFF (BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH) OR THE SECONDARY BACKUP SHUT OFF (BRAKE LINE PRESSURE SWITCH). HIGHWAY PATROL STOPPED TO OFFER ASSISTANCE WHICH WAS DECLINED AFTER HUSBAND ARRIVED. NOTE FOR OFFICE PERSONNEL: MY WIFE SUBMITTED THIS OVER THE PHONE ON 07JAN199, BUT THERE WERE SO MANY ERRORS THAT I AM RESUBMITTING THIS. REF NUMBER ON MAILED FORM: 833146.
NHTSA complaint #702878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VAN Buren, AR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO MELTING OF THE CALIPER WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC INSTEAD OF METAL.
NHTSA complaint #507984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montross, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #537374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
DRAGGING FRONT CALIPERS CAUSE BRAKES TO BE REPAIRED OFTEN DUE TO EXCESSICE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #540277 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lafayette, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE SHOES/PADS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #534353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lafayette, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #534353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Evadale, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE PARKED IN PARKING LOT. GOT IN & STARTED TO LEAVE PARKING LOT. HAD APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW UP & HAD NO BRAKES. TURNED OFF VEHICLE & WAITED AWHILE. THEN RESTARTED VEHICLE & HAD BRAKES. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID NOTHING WRONG. HAPPENED AGAIN ON HIGHWAY. REPEATED TURNING OFF/ON & THEN BRAKES. BACK TO MECHANIC & TEST DRIVEN, STILL NOTHING FOUND.
NHTSA complaint #822903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Englewood, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REAR ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF PADS AND ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #533254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norwich, CT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE ON COLD MORINGS WHILE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 25 DEGREES, WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOL OFF THE BRAKES DIMINISHES.
NHTSA complaint #513993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ralston, NE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REPLACED BRAKE PADS.
NHTSA complaint #533058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ralston, NE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS 3 TIME.
NHTSA complaint #533058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ralston, NE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
REPLACED CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #533058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sanborn, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND WEAR THE PADS OUT.
NHTSA complaint #527082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.