1993 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 19%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford F-250, 19% of the 130 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake calipers started to fail at 30,000 miles. Did not get fixed until 40,000 miles when problem prohibited the safe operation of the vehicle. Then at 52,000 the entire brake caliper system failed again, which is totally unacceptable. Luckily, I was able to control the vehile when this last incident occured, thereby, avoiding an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #540686, filed 1998-09“While starting up truck drive belt fell off. Also, there were no brakes or steering when this happened. Consumer had to replace drive belt six times. Consumer indicated if going down a hill vehicle would have crashed. Neither dealer not manufacturer provided any help.”
NHTSA complaint #859478, filed 2000-03“Intermittently on snowy or wet road conditions the ABS locks up and grabs, causing the vehicle to slide off the road. When braking at 55 MPH the back end of the truck jumps up and down. Vehicle taken to dealer 4 or 5 times in 2 years, cannot find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #809894, filed 1997-05“Equipped w/rear ABS brakes the front brake rotors have an inch crack, when brakes are applied, truck pulls to the right. Dealer also found rear wheel cylinder leaking, both rear cylinders were replaced along with the brake shoes and axle seal, front rotors and pucks.”
NHTSA complaint #804687, filed 1996-11“When the brakes were applied the right rear wheel grabbed , the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, the rotors were turned. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #822867, filed 1998-05Related recalls
- 94V169001Sep 7, 1994The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.Covers: Ford F-250 1992–1994, F-150 1992–1994, Bronco 1992–1994 +3 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-250
37 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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