1994 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems

“While pulling a trailer loaded with fire wood, the brakes failed at an intersection. The brake pedal went nearly to the floor. The brakes would not slow me down. The emergency brake was not stong enough to stop me while loaded. Had to down shift to stop. The brake line going to the rear axle had a hole in it. The hole was located at one on clamps to the frame.”

“Brake fade. When at a complete stop, pedal will sink slowly but not enough to active a warning light. If pedal is not pressed harder vehicle will roll. Dealership says this is not the first vehicle to do this and has contacted the manufacturer. Vehicle still does it to this day. Master cylinder has been replaced twice, still not fixed.”

“Brakes would randomly not operate properly. Would fail to stop vehicle when applied. Brake pedal would drop,but not to floor. Would go through stop lights and intersections. Took vehicle to dealer , it was test driven. Mechanic replaced master cylinder. But, problem still exists.”

“Consumer has had multiple scares of accidents pertaining to antilock brakes. In november of 2000 consumer tried to apply brakes, and almost hit another vehicle. No brakes when applied. Drums/pads & shoes have been changed, but no real remedy. Consumers mechanic took a look, and back brakes released. There was no control over vehicle. Ford wasn't assisting at all with problem. They feel that consumer was doing something for brakes to wear.”

“The brakes failed while pulling a 12,000 pound fifth wheel camper. This happened while driving downhill. The pedal went to the floorboard and the truck would not stop. Driver used the emergency parking brake to stop the truck. This was due to a frozen brake cable. The problem was corrected at owner's cost. There is a service bulletin on this issue. The truck was serviced for brakes in march of 1998, for the same problem.”