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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford F-350 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford F-350 Owner Comments

problem #16

Sep 241998

F-350 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems. When applying brakes there was a grinding sound, like metal to metal. Also, extended braking distance. Dealer determined that emergency brake was not releasing properly, causing damage to brake drums. Drums have been replaced twice thus far. Dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #15

Mar 132001

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • miles
When pump fails there is a total loss of all braking and this happens with no warning.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

problem #14

Jan 162001

(reported on)

F-350

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance.

- Grassvalley, CA, USA

problem #13

Apr 011999

F-350 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was slowing down for sharp curb & applied brakes, front wheel locked up. Vehicle went over bank of hill, heading toward a lake & eventually stopped sliding. Dealer and certified mechanic stated that nothing was wrong with it. Rotors seem to be warped. Front wheels squeal and grab when brakes are applied, excess dust was found in rear brake drums. Dealer stated that front end could not be aligned, after market comber bushings were installed on vehicle which was able to be aligned.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #12

May 032000

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving approximately 60 mph brake light started to flicker on/off. Consumer attempted to slow down by pressing brakes, but automobile was not able to stop. Consumer had to use both feet to push the brake pedal down. Effect of this was that consumer was unable to stop w/O warning, and was prone to a serious accident.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #11

Feb 011998

F-350 Diesel

  • miles
Brakes started locking up/grabbing, and vibrating, at 8,000 miles, and continued at 48,000 miles. Dealer has been unsuccessful in repair of the brake system. I cannot drive an unsafe vehicle. Help!

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #10

Feb 011998

F-350 Diesel

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The brakes on this F350 truck lock up intermittently, front and rear, and has done this since about 8,000 miles. The dealer has made many, many unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem. Since the problem is intermittent, when the Ford rep was called and came to investigate the brakes were working fine at that time. We have tried to get them to take the vehicle and drive it for more than 5 mins. To check it and he said he did not have time. We have worked with the dealer until we feel we can no longer drive this vehicle. It is unsafe. Several people at the dealership have driven it and have had the brakes lock up but not the person in "authority" to report to Ford. Even an outside service person has driven it and experienced the locking up of the brakes. We are seeking legal counsel at this point since we are getting no help. We have tried to get Ford to buy back the vehicle and they are not willing to do this at this point. So I have requested an arbitration package from the Ford customer assistance center today. They refused to send me copies of the reports I have called in to them concerning this problem too. So it leaves me no choice but to move on. Ford has been unwilling to listen. Maybe they will listen in court.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #9

Sep 071999

(reported on)

F-350

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #8

Nov 301998

F-350 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Experiencing ongoing problem with front rotors going out of round. Rotors had been replaced on two previous occasions within 35,000 miles of wear. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Jefferson, LA, USA

problem #7

Aug 251998

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The ABS light indicator came on and indicates problem with the brakes. Manual states to return vehicle to dealer, repair work done five times. Brakes would pull to the left or right side, and steering was off. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Middletown, CT, USA

problem #6

Jan 011997

F-350

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS problem; when applying the brakes during normal braking/ dry road conditions/ regular road surface, the truck pulls real hard to the left, the dealer is unable to correct the braking problem, and stated that the braking system was normal.

- Antimony, UT, USA

problem #5

May 201998

F-350

  • miles
When traveling at 20 to 35 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a sudden stop, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer also has experienced a problem when traveling, fire shot out of the exhaust system, causing objects in the road to catch on fire. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #4

Aug 191997

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Louisa, KY, USA

problem #3

Feb 191998

F-350

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 30 mph consumer said when applying the brakes trying to stop, the ABS locks up, grabing the brakes. Manufacturer and were contacted.

- Saint Charles, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 271998

F-350

  • miles
Consumer was driving approximately 45mph when he took his foot off the gas pedal to begin slowing down for entering the beltway, when he tried to press the brakes again, he noticed that the vehicle did not have any brakes.

- Buchanan, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 191997

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision.

- Louisa, KY, USA

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