184 of the
908 complaints about the 1994 Ford F-150 are about the
braking system — 20% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
78,996 miles.
The contact owns a 1994 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the rear brakes locked up. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crossed three lanes. The contact stated he bumped the curb which caused the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11492855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesMineral City, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE LINES ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MANEUVER OUT OF THE PARKING GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
NHTSA complaint #11253268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moseley, VAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MY 1994 FORD F-150 LIT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS OFF AND PARKED. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN MOVED OR STARTED IN NEARLY 24 HOURS.
NHTSA complaint #10330502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesSeaside, CA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSES IT TO ROLL FREELY. SECONDLY, THE BUMPER IS ABNORMALLY LOOSE AND RATTLES. AS A RESULT, THE BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIRDLY, THE SEAT BACK RECLINES SUDDENLY. LASTLY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT INDICATES A FAILURE WITHIN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 93V184000, 94V018000, 94V169001, AND 96E010000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,009. UPDATED 6/2/09 *CN UPDATED 06/04/09.
NHTSA complaint #10268605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesTallmadge, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE HAVING TO BE REPLACED ON AVERAGE OF 3 TIMES A YEAR. MAINLY PADS AND AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR RIGHT FRONT ROTOR.
NHTSA complaint #10224294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,992 milesRichmond, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE WITH FORD F-150. FRONT BRAKE LINE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED AT TEE UNION DUE TO CORROSION. SHOP REPORTED ALL OTHER LINES IN FRONT WERE RUSTED. ALL LINES IN FRONT WERE REPLACED AND PARTS KEPT.
NHTSA complaint #10159534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,200 milesLatham, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DT: CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED ON THE MAIN LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS GOING SLOW AND THE USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. IT MADE A PIN SIZED HOLE, AND ALL THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THEY COULD OFFER NO HELP, IT WOULD BE AT THE CONSUMERS EXPENSE TO FIXED. *AK UPDATED 11/16/05.
NHTSA complaint #10139293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesSteinhatchee, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
DT: THE CALLER S HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED FIVE YEARS AGO, AND HE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH FIRES. HE TRIED TO DEACTIVATE THE SWITCH , BUT THE CYLINDER WAS STILL LEAKING. HE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER TO STOP THE LEAKING. HE SAID HE DID NOT HAD CRUISE CONTROL SINCE. HE RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL A FEW DAYS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER SAID IF HE PUT THE VEHICLE BACK THE WAY IT WAS ,THEY WILL FIX THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #10137400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,378 milesFlushing, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA, ABOUT 25 MPH. APPLIED BRAKES, AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE OF NO BACK PRESSURE. I HAD JUST USED BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN JUST MINUTES BEFORE, NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. NO WARNINGS, LIGHTS, BUZZERS, NOTHING, JUST A SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES, FRONT AND REAR. UPON INVESTIGATING, FOUND ALL BRAKE LINES ON REAR OF VEHICLE CRUMBLING WITH RUST. I REMOVED ONE PIECE, IT BROKE COMPLETELY IN TWO DIFFERENT PLACES WHILE TAKING IT OUT. FUEL LINES APPEAR TO BE IN LIKE CONDITION. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. AFTER I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE OFF, THEN RESTARTED IT, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THIS COULD HAVE HAD CATASTROPHIC RESULTS HAD IT HAPPENED ON THE OPEN ROAD. WHY NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS TO A BRAKE PROBLEM?
NHTSA complaint #10133300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colleyville, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
EFOD TRANSMISSION - 3RD ONE CURRENTLY INSTALLED, ALONG WITH SECOND CONTROL MODULE. RADIATOR SEPARATED AT TANK SIDE JOINTS CAUSING LEAKS. IDLER AND TENSION PULLEYS FAILED. TIRES WERE ORIGINALLY FIRESTONES- TWO HIGH SPEED BLOWOUTS BEFORE IT BECAME NATIONAL NEWS. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR IN FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. SECOND CLOCK MECH. INSTALLED IN STEEERING WHEEL, CAUSED LOSS OF AIRBAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL WHEN IT WENT OUT BOTH TIMES. REPLACED U-JOINTS. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 20,000 MILES. REPLACED FAILED MASS AIR SENSOR AND COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR. REPLACED CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #10124603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesBenton, KY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FORD F150 TRANSMISSION. *BF AT IDLE WHEN THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK HARD, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD GET REALLY HOT, THE HORN WENT OUT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE ORIGINAL NYLON BUSHING HAD WORN OUT, THE WIPER SWITCH ONLY DISPLAYED TWO SPEEDS, THE WIPER WASHER STOPPED WORKING, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES STOPPED WORKING, THE DOME LIGHT HAD A SHORT AND THE ALTERNATOR HAD GONE BAD.
NHTSA complaint #10113596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Champaign, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2-PIECE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE ON FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE SEPARATED DUE TO CORROSION OF METAL JOINT THAT JOINS 2-PIECE HOSE. COMPLETE AND EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAKES IT OBVIOUS OTHER LINE WILL PROBABLY FAIL. JOINT IS IN RUBBER BOOT THAT OBVIOUSLY HOLD MOISTURE. A VERY BAD DESIGN.
NHTSA complaint #767293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED 4 TIMES. EACH TIME TEMPERARILY FIXING THE PROBLEM. NOW THE TRANSMISSION HAS I GUESS FAILED COMPLETELY.
NHTSA complaint #766519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, VA1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 TO 40 MPH, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RESERVOIR THAT ATTACHES TO MASTER BRAKE CAME OFF CYLINDER. *AK JLG
NHTSA complaint #8012131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
MY F-150 HAS HAD NOISY BRAKES THAT VIBRATE, WEAR EXCESSIVELY FAST AND STOP POORLY SINCE MY FATHER BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW, I HAVE REPLACED PADS, ROTORS17 TIMES,AND CALIPERS TWICE, MY FATHER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THEM BUT FORD REFUSES TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. MY REAR FUEL TANK SENDS ALL THE FUEL TO THE FRONT TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, UNTIL THE FRONT TANK IS FULL, THEN IT SPILLS ALL OVER THE GROUND CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. FORD ADMITTED THAT SOME 1993 TRUCKS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND RECALLED SOME OF THEM BUT SAID THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AND MY 1994 TRUCK CAN'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM BUT EVERYONE I KNOW WITH A 1994 F-150 HAS THIS PROBLEM, AND WHEN I CHECKED ON FORDTRUCKS.COM, MANY 1994 F150 OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, ALSO MANY 1994 F150 OWNERS ALSO HAD MY SAME AIRBAG PROBLEM. WHEN WILL YOU GUYS PRESSURE FORD INTO FIXING THESE SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #762740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seaside, CA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE MADE BY THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE BEGINS TO MOVE DOWNHILL. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V1690001, AND HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.
NHTSA complaint #8001543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seaside, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES ARE BAD BECAUSE THEY GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND NO ONE WANTS TO FIX THEM. CONSUMER THINKS VEHICLE IS ON RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #898898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Montgomery, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE BRAKE LINE WENT OUT ON VEHICLE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #562145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sparks, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM UNTIL I HAD THEM REPLACED IN MAY 1996, NOW I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURING WITH THE ROTORS WARPING AND THE PADS WEARING, THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF BRAKE PADS AND WILL BE THE SECOND SET OF ROTORS, THERE IS NO WARNING I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS CAN NOT EVEN BE TURNED, THEY ARE UNDER SPEC AND THE PADS ARE NOT DOWN TO METAL BUT NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED ALOT OF CARS AND I HAVE NEVER LET THE BRAKES GO UNTIL I NEEDED TO TURN ROTORS MUCH LESS REPLACE THEM, TWICE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT RECALLED AS A SAFETY RECALL. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE A RECOURSE FOR THE SECOND REPLACEMENT OF THESE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #742263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sparks, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM UNTIL I HAD THEM REPLACED IN MAY 1996, NOW I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURING WITH THE ROTORS WARPING AND THE PADS WEARING, THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF BRAKE PADS AND WILL BE THE SECOND SET OF ROTORS, THERE IS NO WARNING I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS CAN NOT EVEN BE TURNED, THEY ARE UNDER SPEC AND THE PADS ARE NOT DOWN TO METAL BUT NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED ALOT OF CARS AND I HAVE NEVER LET THE BRAKES GO UNTIL I NEEDED TO TURN ROTORS MUCH LESS REPLACE THEM, TWICE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT RECALLED AS A SAFETY RECALL. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE A RECOURSE FOR THE SECOND REPLACEMENT OF THESE ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #742263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waynesboro, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE WHICH SEEMED LIKE VEHICLE RAN OVER AN OBJECT. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #877777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodbury, CT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
STEERING POWER PUMP PIPES WERE REPLACED AT 42OOO MILES, THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC TUBING RUSTED THROUTH AND LEAKED CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. BRAKE LINE TUBING RUSTED THROUGH AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING A BRAKE LOSS, LATER CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WITH A COMPLAINT OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKING UP, DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES, DEALER HAD TROUBLE UNSCREWING THE BRAKE LINE TUBING FITTING NUT AND BROKE THE TUBING BECAUSE THE NUT HAD RUSTED TO THE TUBING AND THE THREAD, CONSUMER FEELS THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY FORD BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #877536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carroll, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BRAKE PROBLEM, 13 SETS OF PADS, 4 SETS OF CALIPERS, 6 ROTORS, ALL REPLACED........FUEL PROBLEM, CROSS FLOW VALVE LEAKS WHEN TRUCK IS RUNNING ALLOWING FUEL INTO THE OTHER TANK...
NHTSA complaint #722571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Akron, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED AND CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT. ALSO THE VEHICLE POPS OUT GEAR WHEN DRIVER IS SHIFTING GERAS.
NHTSA complaint #855507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SCCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING STEERING COLUMN GOT STUCK, AND LOST CONTROL. ALSO, BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING OR BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #854239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seaside, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED AT STOP SIGN. *NLM THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FORD COMPANY VEHICLE SAFETY PROBLEMS AND WANTS INVESTIGATION TO BE DONE SINCE SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #549926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seaside, CA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE PARKING PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY LINED UP WITH SELF ADJUSTING RACHET CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. NLM
NHTSA complaint #513867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnstown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
DESIGN OF OIL PAN ,WHICH IS MADE WITH A LIGHTER SHEET OF METAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE WEIGH LESS, CAUSES THE OIL PAN TO RUST THROUGH, AND HAVE AN OIL LEAK. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. ALSO BRAKE PROPORTIONAL VALVE/DRUM ON PASSENGER'S SIDE/STARTER, AND ENGINE HEAD AND BLOCK RUSTED
NHTSA complaint #851964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnstown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
DESIGN OF OIL PAN ,WHICH IS MADE WITH A LIGHTER SHEET OF METAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE WEIGH LESS, CAUSES THE OIL PAN TO RUST THROUGH, AND HAVE AN OIL LEAK. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. ALSO BRAKE PROPORTIONAL VALVE/DRUM ON PASSENGER'S SIDE/STARTER, AND ENGINE HEAD AND BLOCK RUSTED
NHTSA complaint #851964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnstown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
BRAKES : HYDRAULIC: DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE/ENGINE OIL PAN/STARTER MOTOR, AND ONE BRAKE DRUM HAVE RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO POOR METAL. MANUFACTURE IS AWARE OF DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #852942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.