1993 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 28%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford F-350, 28% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Had both of my steer tires blow out going down the high way right side I had a trailer on and the other I had just got on to the interstate. Put a hole in my floor on driverside and broke the brake line on the driverside as well. Passenger side just let loose with no warning. I still have all four tires and the tread. These were 235/85r16”
NHTSA complaint #10788474, filed 2015-11, 190,000 miles“I had to stop suddenly, and the brake pedal went to the floor, and didn't slow the vehicle down. I swirved to miss a car, and was side swiped by a truck. If the brakes would have worked properly, the accident would have been avoidable.”
NHTSA complaint #537623, filed 1998-06“The contact owns a 1993 Ford f350. The contact stated that the parking brake system was ineffective. The parking brake does not hold the vehicle and causes it to roll freely. He took the vehicle to the dealer on two occasions and they replaced the brake cables twice at the cost of $300 each. When the failure resurfaced, the contact called the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237995, filed 2008-08, 45,000 miles“When applying the brakes and then releasing the brakes, a few seconds later, the calipers have burned up. Then there are no brakes. Has been happening for 3 years. Dealer has replaced the whole brake system, still no solution to problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823646, filed 1998-06“Owner has ABS brakes, he states that his brakes wear down in the rear which causes the brakes to become warped, he also notes that vehicle does not want to stop when brakes are used. He disconnected the ABS system and vehicle runs better.”
NHTSA complaint #808948, filed 1997-02Related 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-350 1992–1994, F-250 1992–1994, F-150 1992–1994 +3 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-350
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTires
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology