FaultScore

1989 Ford F350 brake problems

11 of the 53 complaints about the 1989 Ford F350 are about the braking system — 21% of everything reported for this model year.

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11

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 4 36.4%
Foundation Components 4 36.4%
Pads 1 9.1%
Shoes/Linings 1 9.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 9.1%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Torrance, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKE FAILURE WHILE BEING OPERATED UNDER HOT HILLY CONDITIONS.

NHTSA complaint #524065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Torrance, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TOTAL BRAKE LOSS WHILE BEING OPERATED UNDER HOT HILLY CONDITIONS.

NHTSA complaint #524065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Loveland, CO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

GREASE ON REAR BRAKE SEALS, THEY FAILED WHILE DRIVING. OIL WOULD GET ONTO BRAKES. COULD SEE OIL DRIPPING. BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. REAR BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE AT ALL, ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. WILL HAVE DEALER CHECK OUT SEALS.

NHTSA complaint #822714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Deming, NM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

VEHICLE'S REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING AND OIL IS FALLING ONTO ABS, REAR BRAKE LINING CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES OR LOCKUP DUE TO DIRT ACCUMULATION.

NHTSA complaint #803656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Deming, NM

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

VEHICLE'S REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING AND OIL IS FALLING ONTO ABS, REAR BRAKE LINING CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES OR LOCKUP DUE TO DIRT ACCUMULATION.

NHTSA complaint #803656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bend, OR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

REAR WHEEL GREASE RETAINER SEALS FAILED SIX TIMES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON REAR BRAKE SHOES.

NHTSA complaint #503173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nokesville, VA

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

THE REAR HOUSING SEAL REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING , PLEASE DESCRIBE .

NHTSA complaint #987072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winters Spri, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

NHTSA complaint #983825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winters Spri, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

NHTSA complaint #983825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jackson, OH

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

ABS SYSTEM HAS GONE BAD, BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. TT

NHTSA complaint #966444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pinells Park, FL

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

WHEN IT RAINS ABS LOCK UP. TT

NHTSA complaint #962948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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