Problems with 2000 Ford F-350 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Brake lines failed and truck ran into fence.

While driving 5-70 mph consumer lost power steering/braking. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. deaalership repaired the power steering and brake components, but the consumer was still having the same problems. *ak

Vehicle was traveling about 30 mph when all of a sudden the brakes did not work. there was brake fluid spilling, and the emergency brake was applied, but it was still difficult for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.*ak

The brake line had rusted . as a result, the brakes failed. no impact reported. *jb all the other lines including the fuel lines were rust free. *sc *jb

While driving 45 mph consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed, causing consumer's vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front. driver sustained minor injuries, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak

While applying the brake at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced both front rotors, however the problem resurfaced. please provide any further information and complete this questionnaire. *jb

The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. the dealer has been notified. *nlm

Although i have only listed this as 1 instance of failure simply because this poorly designed (dangerous) solution finally cost me getting into an accident. this abs problem has caused me to loose sleep at night since owning this vehicle because of the various times it has failed me! it shouldn't take an einstein to figure out there's something wrong with a brake system that fails when you really need it to work! not only does it fail the brakes, but since the power steering is used to (hydroboost) power the brake system, when the abs unit dumps the fluid to release the brake pressure, you also loose steering ability! i don't know how many people have been killed by this inadequate design. i guess i should count myself lucky that i'm even able to write this, but this system is plainly inadequate and flawed at the design layer. either someone requires this to be corrected or everyone that drives a vehicle with this type of solution better triple their life insurance and quadruple their liability insurance and attend church services daily in hopes that they survive the experience!!!!!!!!!! oh, maybe i've touched on something there. do you think the insurance companies mind the prospect of having everyone having to increase their insurance to prepare for the results? dt

While approaching the highway, brakes were applied, the abs light came on, then brakes locked up and engine failed to slow down causing brakes to go in abs, consumer ran into another vehicle and started to push the other vehicle two lanes length. consumer applied park brake and vehicle stopped. contacted dealer and the dealer could not find the cause. *ak *tt

Blue smoke coming from tail pipe. form letter reply. *mc the tail latch was sticking, the rotor had to be machined, the windshield had to be re-sealed due to it leaking, the ball joints and serpentine belt were replaced, the valve cover gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. *jb

Master cyclinder has broken in half while stopping at a stop sign. dealer has yet to be contatced. *ak *nlm

During breaking, abs activated and i was completely unable to steer the vehicle.. *ak

While applying the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. problem was intermittent. felt like coaster brakes. have taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic after test driving vehicle, that no problem with brakes found after 25 miles.*ak

Consumer applied brake at 50 mph , brakes failed, and vehicle hit a guardrail at about 35-40 mph.damage to vehicle was $ 7000. *ak *jb

Brakes failed at 50 mph, consumer then lost all steering and hit a guardrail at 35-40 mph. damage to vehicle was $ 7000. *ak *jb

During brake application while driving at any speed vehicle will pull intermittently to right and / or left, more severe at higher speeds. dealership has examined vehicle nine times, and replaced brake calipers/pads/ lines/ rear spring shackle adjustments, and positive caster. dealership has been unable to effectively remedy problem ,and informed consumer no more service would be performed on this vehicle. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

I experienced a brake pedal kickback during emergency braking that very nearly caused an accident . my foot was very nearly knocked off the pedal. i don't know whether the braking action was interrupted. the hydroboost action of the braking/steering has been inadequate since day one. there is barely enough power to turn the steering wheel at slow speed and if the brakes are applied while steering at low speed or low rpm the system bogs down and is very sluggish. please note there is a real design problem here. you are not supposed to lose your steering ability because you apply your brakes! the pedal kickback is another symptom of the hydroboost problem.

The factory installed tow package wiring is defective. the electric brake wiring is defective, ford has failed to fix the poroblem, i can get the wiring repaired from a third party, but my concern is how many trucks have defective wiring and other consumers are being put at risk by ford not admitting there is a problem with there tow package wiring. this is a very dangerous situation in colorado we have a lot of very steep grades and towing a trailer down them without out the trailer brakes operational could result in a serious accident. i have been to two ford dealers and neither addressed the problem. i have digital pictures of the defect, that can be transmitted to you.*ak

Truck pulls uncontrollably to left , worse under heavy braking, ford is aware of the problem but has no answers yet to solve this problem, brakes stop working if you hit a large bump in the road while braking. *ak

When applying brakes hard, the power steering goes out. took vehicle to dealer twice, dealer said it met specifications. *ak consumer states steering is getting harder to steer. *slc

Vehicle was sitting in traffic and another vehicle was in front, and consumer pulled off on the right shoulder of the road, and the other vehicle tried to make a u-turn, and hit consumer's vehicle broadside. front end was smashed, and driver side airbag didn't go off . also, abs brakes didn't kick in at all.*ak

When making a slow turn in either direction power steering locks up. this also affects brakes. *ak

Dates are not correct as i do not have information in front. major brake issues, transmission shifting issues and turbo is now leaking oil again. lots of intermittent issues that no one can duplicate. unsure what to do. *ak

When traveling on highway went to apply brakes and brakes didn't hold. there were no injuries. *ak

Abs braking system is defective. dealership is aware of problem. *ak

While driving on highway and slowing down to make a turn, vehicle started making loud noises. also, steering got hard to turn, and had no brakes. pulled over and shut vehicle off. started it back up and everything was fine. another time wife had the vehicle, went to stop at a red light, and vehicle went straight through the intersection into the ditch. had no power brakes or steering. contacted dealer. *ak

Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together. on more than one occasion consumer tried to brake and applied gas pedal instead. *ak