35 of the
156 complaints about the 1994 Ford F-250 are about the
braking system — 22% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
69,081 miles.
I OWNED A 1994 FORD F-250 4X4 AND FROM DAY ONE THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM. WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE INSTEAD OF WORKING THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSE TO THE BRAKE PETAL WOULD JUST BOTTOM OUT AND THAT WOULD RESULT IN FAILURE TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE RESULT OF WHICH CAUSED MORE THAN A FEW CRASHES WITH THE TRUCK. MY EMPLOYER'S BROTHER WAS A MECHANIC FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP AND TOLD ME THAT FORD HAD SENT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE ANTI LOCK COMPUTER ON MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLE'S OF THAT MODEL YEAR SAYING THAT IF A VEHICLE CAME IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE TO CHECK THE NUMBER OF THE COMPUTER AND IF IT WAS ANY DIFFERENT THAN ONE CERTAIN NUMBER. TO REPLACE IT WITH OUT THE OWNER KNOWING IT WAS REPLACED. SEEING AS I DO ALL THE WORK ON MY VEHICLE'S MYSELF MY TRUCK NEVER SAW ANY DEALER FOR REPAIRS AS MY 5/60 WARRANTY DID NOT LAST ME MORE THAN 2.5 YEARS. AND THE TRUCK RAN FINE DURING THOSE 2.5 YEARS EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM. IS THERE ANY WAY FOR YOU PEOPLE TO CHECK INTO THIS NOTICE TO SEE IF IT IS TRUE? THE RESULT OF THESE CRASHES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS CAUSED MY INSURANCE RATES TO RISE TO A RIDICULOUS FIGURE. I KNOW IT COULD BE SAID IT IS JUST THE WAY I DRIVE. HOWEVER I HAVE DRIVING MANY A COMPANY VEHICLE IN MY MANY YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADE. FROM PICKUPS TO DUMP TRUCKS TOWING BULLDOZERS AND NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WITH A COMPANY TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #10278035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,162 milesNorth Haven, CT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION AND PERFERATION OF BRAKE LINE. NO ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME. WAITING FOR RESPONSE AND SUGGESTED ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
NHTSA complaint #10116677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mcdonough, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CHECKED PAST RECALL INFORMATION ON SAID BRAKE MODULE. FORD HAD RUN A RECALL TITLED "94B38" THAT SHOULD HAVE COVERED THIS COMPONENT ; BUT RECALL EXPIRED BEFORE I EVER OWNED THIS TRUCK. THE RECALL WAS GOOD UNTIL JUNE 30 1997, AND WAS UNEFFECTED BY VEHICLE MILEAGE. ALL I NEED IS FORD TO REPLACE THEIR RECALLED AND DEFECTIVE BRAKE MODULE. I BELIEVE THIS MODULE RENDERED THE REAR BRAKES INOPERATIVE, THEREBY DECREASING BRAKING ABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #758405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paradise, CAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCK FAILED 3 TIMES ON A 6000 MILE TRIP, THE TOW RATING FOR THE TRUCK IS 12500 LBS, THE TRAILERS DRY WEIGHT (WHICH IS DEIPLAYED INSIDE THE KITCHEN CABINET) IS 11,400, THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD TO REPLACE 2 TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLS AND THE TRAILER BRAKE, WHEN THE CONSUMERS WEIGHT THE TRAILER THEMSELVES THEY FOUND THAT THE TRAILER WEIGHED 13000 WHICH IS OVERWEIGHT FOR THE TRUCK. NLM
NHTSA complaint #559342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUN City, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. SYSTEM REPLACED, BRAKES STILL GO TO FLOOR.
NHTSA complaint #715457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Orchard, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING. STOPPED, CHECKED TIRES FOR FLAT; NO PROBLEM. NOTICED SMOKE ON THE RIGHT FRONT. PULLED VEHICLE OVER & CHECKED BRAKE CALIPERS. HAD TO RELEASE BRAKE PRESSURE TO GET VEHICLE HOME. NEEDS TO REPLACE BRAKE CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #823559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Orchard, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING. STOPPED, CHECKED TIRES FOR FLAT; NO PROBLEM. NOTICED SMOKE ON THE RIGHT FRONT. PULLED VEHICLE OVER & CHECKED BRAKE CALIPERS. HAD TO RELEASE BRAKE PRESSURE TO GET VEHICLE HOME. NEEDS TO REPLACE BRAKE CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #823559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caroga Lake, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
THE TWO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #517321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caroga Lake, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WAS CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #517321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caroga Lake, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #517321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caroga LAK, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
TWO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #517192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caroga LAK, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKE DRUM CRACKED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES WHERE THE LUG NUTS HOLD THE DRUM TO THE AXLE.
NHTSA complaint #517192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Braintree, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES. THE REAR BEARING SEAL AND HOUSING LEAKING, CAUSING PROBLEMS. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP, BUT MOSTLY IN REAR.
NHTSA complaint #811960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coty, WY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKES,ROTORS: ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE CRACKED WHICH CREATED A VIBRATION WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER 48,000 MILES EXPECTED PADS TO WEAR BUT THE CRACKED ROTORS HELPED IN THE WEAR OF THE PADS.
NHTSA complaint #813170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coty, WY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKES,ROTORS: ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE CRACKED WHICH CREATED A VIBRATION WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER 48,000 MILES EXPECTED PADS TO WEAR BUT THE CRACKED ROTORS HELPED IN THE WEAR OF THE PADS.
NHTSA complaint #813170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Ramon, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO POOR DESIGN FROM FACTORY.
NHTSA complaint #810906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
E Northport, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
AFTER LONG TRIP, BRAKES WOULD BURN, SMOKE AND SMELL, AND FRONT END WOULD SHAKE BADLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #507460 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
E Northport, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
AFTER LONG TRIP, BRAKES WOULD BURN, SMOKE AND SMELL, AND FRONT END WOULD SHAKE BADLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #507460 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
E Northport, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
AFTER LONG TRIP, BRAKES WOULD BURN, SMOKE AND SMELL, AND FRONT END WOULD SHAKE BADLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #507460 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER HOUSING CRACKED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #508914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingston, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES DURING PANIC STOPS, REAREND SWINGS AROUND ABOUT 90 DEGREES, VEHICLE GOES INTO SIDEWAY, SLIDES DOWN ROAD, SPEED 25 TO 30 MPH, HAPPENS ON WET SURFACE, NO ACCIDENTS.
NHTSA complaint #802453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alta Loma, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING, DURING PANIC STOP AT APPROX. 45MPH, REAR LEFT BRAKE LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID AND REAR END ANOTHER CAR.
NHTSA complaint #982774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RIO Linda, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE BRAKES TO RESPOND SLOWER WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #982749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS; FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED THE COSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #980589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS; FAILURE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED THE COSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #980589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #980589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Faribault, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE DRIVING WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE BRAKE LINES BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #979897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Faribault, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE DRIVING WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE BRAKE LINES BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #979897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #484789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
REPLACED BRAKE PISTONS.
NHTSA complaint #484789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.