FaultScore

1992 Ford F Series (Light) brake problems

10 of the 13 complaints about the 1992 Ford F Series (Light) are about the braking system — 77% of everything reported for this model year.

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10

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2 20.0%
Rotor 2 20.0%
Caliper 2 20.0%
Pads 1 10.0%
Wheel Cylinders 1 10.0%
Drum 1 10.0%
Linkage AND Cable 1 10.0%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Carson, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #505152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Windsor, CA Crash

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO PARKED VEHICLE/ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-169). (F150) *SKD

NHTSA complaint #480834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lock Haven, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

BRAKES PULSATE WHEN APPLIED DUE TO CRACKED ROTORS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479571)

NHTSA complaint #480312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lock Haven, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

BRAKE CALIPERS/PISTONS REPLACED. (F250)

NHTSA complaint #480312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lock Haven, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #480312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FT Lauderd, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

PLASTIC CALIPER PISTON STUCK, CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP AND BRAKE SHUDDER (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 481108). (F150)

NHTSA complaint #479562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Alma, AR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

GRAVEL FROM ROADWAY LODGES AGAINST ROTOR, CAUSING WHEELS TO DRAG AND SQUEAL. (F150) *SKD

NHTSA complaint #480743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Festus, MO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GRIP, CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP IN WET OR DAMP WEATHER. (F150) *SKD

NHTSA complaint #478353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Paradise, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURES.

NHTSA complaint #480997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Paradise, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

CALIPERS/MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED DUE TO BRAKES OVERHEATING/SPONGY PEDAL. (F350) *SKD

NHTSA complaint #480997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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