1999 Ford F-250 Disc Problems

17
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 17 stored complaint records:

1 indicate a crash
1 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

What owners report

brake pads · 4 records

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

December 4, 2000
Disc
On 7/12/2000 i took the truck to the dealer because of severe vibration when braking from highway speed. At that time the dealer turned the rotors because they were warped. Now 6 months later the problem has re-occurred. Given the information i have found on the internet regarding simular problems from other owners, it can only be concluded that this is a design defect. However, at this time, both the manufacturer…
ODI 737312
June 1, 2000
Disc
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 746752
June 1, 2000
Disc
Dealer replaced warped rotors, calipers and pads to eliminate pulsating. Pulsation is beginning to recur.*ak
ODI 741874
February 28, 2000
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc
At about every 7000 mile increments my brakes begin to exhibit "brake shudder" a vibration that occurs when the brakes are applied. Not until i was able to obtain a technical service bulliten and show my ford dealer was i able to get the problem resolved. Followng is the technical service bulletin: some 1999-2000 super duty f-series and 2000 excursions may exhibit brake vibration or shudder while braking.…
ODI 720529
January 17, 2000
Disc · Front · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
6 alignments in 24,000 miles, a broken 14mm suspension bolt, a steering gearbox failure, 3 sets of brakes & rotor/caliper replacement indicates major design/material & quality problems. The vehicle has also left me stranded 5 times for other not listed engine related failures. Ford customer relations is useless, could care less & is non-supportive. *ak
ODI 726045
October 1, 1999
Disc
Every 5000 miles vehicle starts to vibrate in front when driving. Dealer had to replace warped front rotors/calipers and pads. This has been done 3 times. *ak
ODI 897814
June 1, 1999
Disc
After brake work was preformed on vehicle. When hauling and upon braking vehicle will vibrate. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
ODI 890984
January 1, 1999
Disc
The front end of the vehicle begins to shudder when braking at freeway speeds (60-65mph and sometimes less). In january of '99 the front rotors had to be turned to correct the problem temporarily. The problem returned again and the rotors had to be turned a second time in october of '99. The truck only has about 17k miles. The shuddering has the potential of causing an accident or pemature failure of not only the…
ODI 714218
December 18, 1998
Disc
When applying the brakes at speeds 45 mph / above normal, the front end of the vehicle severely vibrates. Ford is aware of the problem, but does not know how to correct it. *yc.et.
ODI 842516
Disc
Brake pads are disintegrating on all four wheels. Also, rotors are scored. Contacted dealer, and dealer pads had to be repaired. *ak
ODI 892019
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc
Every 3,000 miles brakes will pulsate due to warping of the rotors, causing wear on brake pads and shoes.*ak
ODI 864878
Disc
When applying the brakes vehicle severely pulls to the left, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak
ODI 841896
Disc
Disc brakes fill up with mud , tearing rear brakes and rotors and causing loss of brakes. *ak
ODI 830997
Disc · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Brakes comepletely release when applied and hitting bump in road,must depress pedal to the floor to stop,on several occaisions.i've had three near accidents in past 30 days. *ak
ODI 742337
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc
Under warranty rotors machined and brake pads replaced. Second time, rotors machined and new ford part number for pads replaced. Brake failure possibly responsible for accident with injury.*ak
ODI 741481
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc
Front brakes are terrible. Vibration, upon braking, loud noise when truck first strarts. *ak
ODI 730459
Disc
Rotors have been recut 3 times. Brake pads have not needed replacement yet.when i jamed on brakes they vibrated then faded causing a rear end collision. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 727781