32 of the 127 complaints about the 1989 Ford F250 are about the braking system — 25% of everything reported for this model year.
32
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN IN LOW GEAR BRAKE FLUID WILL BOIL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #8009530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
PRIOR TO SAFETY RECALL (92S44) IN WHICH CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED, THE BRAKES ON VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHCIH THEN WENT OVER AN EMBANKEMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS DECALRED TOTALED AND CONSUMER IS SEEKING A $500.00 DECDUCTIBLE FROM MANUFACTURER THAT HE INCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #562122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE WHICH IS A RECALL RELATED FAILURE (92V-026/92S44), HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN#. YH
NHTSA complaint #782007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE ABS WOULD FADE AWAY UPON TRAVELING 25MPH. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #848041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE WHICH IS A RECALL RELATED FAILURE (92V-026/92S44), HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN#. YH
NHTSA complaint #782007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, OWNER BROUGHT TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. OWNER PURCHASED A R.A.B.S VALVE. ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ON. OWNER NOW NEEDS A MODULE REPLACED THAT IS NO LONGER AVAILABE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. PART # E7TF-2C018-AB OR AC.
NHTSA complaint #834598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GO INTO A SKID. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN MENTIONED TO THE DEALER. THE SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #823945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE LINES RUSTED.
NHTSA complaint #533098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAIL PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL WORK DONE HOWEVER REMEDY FAILURE; OVERHEATING OF BRAKES STILL OCCURRING. RECALL 92S44 DONE
NHTSA complaint #531200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND FADING, CAUSING LACK OF STOPPING CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #530152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL, THE CONSUMER HAD RECALL WORK DONE TO NO SATISFACTION, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. (RECALL #93S69)
NHTSA complaint #520762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT GRAKES FAILED AND NEW PISTON INSULATORS REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #511379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES LEAKED AT REAR WHEEL, BRAKE SHOES, AXLE SEALS AND DRUMS REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #511379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES TOO SOFT, 'RABS' VALVE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #511379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LOST FRONT BRAKES COMPLETELY, PARTIAL REAR BRAKES DURING HEAVY DUTY APLICATION, BRAKE FLUID OVERHEATS/BLOWS OUT, CAUSING HOLES IN CALIPERS, MECHANIC REPLACED CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #812842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
LOST FRONT BRAKES COMPLETELY, PARTIAL REAR BRAKES DURING HEAVY DUTY APLICATION, BRAKE FLUID OVERHEATS/BLOWS OUT, CAUSING HOLES IN CALIPERS, MECHANIC REPLACED CALIPERS.
NHTSA complaint #812842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES OVERHEAT.
NHTSA complaint #506049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
BRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS/ DRUMS REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #506049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS/ DRUMS REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #506049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS/ DRUMS REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #506049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #509392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO FLOOR.
NHTSA complaint #508330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PARKING BRAKE
THE REAR GREASE SEALS LEAKED AND SPILLED GREASE ON THE BRAKES AND NOW THEY DON'T STOP.*AK WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT TO HOLD.
NHTSA complaint #986023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE REAR GREASE SEALS LEAKED AND SPILLED GREASE ON THE BRAKES AND NOW THEY DON'T STOP.*AK WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT TO HOLD.
NHTSA complaint #986023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #503125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER STICKING, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #489780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR PE91-077. TT
NHTSA complaint #976531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SKID, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 976144).
NHTSA complaint #502917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. TT
NHTSA complaint #970387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
HAS REAR ABS BRAKES. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED . PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #968397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.