1. Ford F-250
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

1999 Ford F-250 Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

46
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 46 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • applying brakes · 8 records
  • brake pedal · 7 records
  • brakes applied · 6 records
  • stopping distance · 5 records
  • extended stopping · 4 records
  • brake system · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 10, 2004 · 76,000 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While braking 40 mph brakes failed. The pedal went to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

    ODI 10063193

  • September 10, 2002

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    When braking, if one or both rear tires loose contact with the road surface, all braking is lost until the brake pedal is manually pumped. Nlm

    ODI 767190

  • September 1, 2002

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While applying brakes vehicle will not stop. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that when applying brakes the steering wheel vibrates and shakes. The dealer machined the rotors again but the vehicle still vibrates above 35 mph. *yh

    ODI 8018730

  • August 1, 2002

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While traveling on highway applied brakes and pedal ent all the way to the floor. There was no brake power. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak

    ODI 8016350

  • June 22, 2002

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Consumer states while driving the abs light stays on and could cause an accident. Cause unknown dealer notified.*jb

    ODI 8013282

  • April 29, 2002

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Consumer states when applying brakes, if vehicle hits a bump abs will stop holding causing driver to run into the back of another vehicle.*jb

    ODI 8009033

  • July 20, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hydraulic Power Assist System

    The power steering went out and the brakes were not working properly, the vehicle shook very hard when the brakes were applied. In july of 2000 the newspaper in beckley, wv , the register-herald, ran an article that nhtsa reports that the ford f-series super duty truck had problems of losing their steering and brakes. And they could go out without any warnings. That happened to my truck. Ford denies knowing anything…

    ODI 748981

  • April 21, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Abs system failed. Consumer still has brakes, but does not have anti- lock brakes. Contacted dealer, and had to change module.*ak *yh

    ODI 898240

  • April 20, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle had rear brake fire due to rear brakes dragging. *ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 744478

  • April 9, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    ODI 744475

  • April 3, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    ODI 744477

  • April 2, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Axle Assembly

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    ODI 744474

  • February 3, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control

    On februaary 3, 2001 my wife was pulling into the customer pickup area of sears in amarillo, texas as she pulled up to the pickup area and removed her foot from the accelerator to apply the brakes, the accelerator stuck and our pickup truck rammed the backend of another pickup truck in from her. She shifted to revers, the engine still running at a rapid speed, to back away from the vehicle that she had rammed. Since…

    Crash reported

    ODI 741623

  • October 1, 2000

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Abs brake system is inoperative, mechanic told consumer that problem was with the sensor wheel inside differential. *ak the brakes require extra pedal pressure to stop. *yh

    ODI 882387

  • 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

  • December 15, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    When applying brakes at an emergency stop situation it caused vehicle to pull to right. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak consumer states vehicle is still pulling to the right upon braking. *slc

    ODI 888800

  • October 21, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Power Steering Fluid

    Powersteering hose broke, causing a leakage. When the consumer applied the brakes, there weren't any brakes. Consumer pressed hard on the brakes, and after a delay, the brakes kicked in. *ak

    ODI 852508

  • October 12, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving 70 mph t cruise control would not disengage. Applied the brakes,and vehicle still would not stop. Consumer turned the vehicle off to gain control. Please give any further details. *ak

    ODI 851983

  • August 28, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    1.while braking, brakes release when truck hits a bump in the road. Brakes releasing at the wrong time can be very dangerous. 2. Tread seperated from the tire casing (dot number: vnw8 1xl tiresize: 265/175r16)

    ODI 733311

  • August 22, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Upon braking, brake pedal went to the floor, afterwhich a flash fire developed which did extensive damage to wireing, steering column shaft & gear box, 4wd actuation lines etc. This vehicle has had multiple brake service & recalls on the brakes. Ford has redesigned the front rotors & hubs but refuses to upgrade early production vehicles. All early production 1999 ford f250sd vehicles should be recalled for complete…

    Fire reported

    ODI 710456

  • July 15, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Whenever brakes are applied and when running over a bump, it causes a momentary loss of brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and nothing could be found. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak

    ODI 868958

  • May 15, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Catastrophic brake failure when metal brake line broke completely. No warning. Brake was fine then next depression of pedal, pedal went to floor with no braking. No traffic on straight road allowed me to stop ok. Otherwise this could very well have been a fatal accident. More details if you are interested. *ak

    ODI 706912

  • May 10, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

    When coming to a stop driver hit brakes and vehicle started to bounce, and vehicle went through the light. Consumer felt this was very unsafe. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced brakes and rotors 4 times. *ak

    ODI 8004125

  • January 1, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While driving at any speed and applying the brakes they are working intermittently. Consumer has been waiting for parts for about eight months. *ak

    ODI 847130

  • December 1, 1998

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Caliper

    The consumer has experienced a problem with brake calipers. While driving and applying brakes vehicle wouldn't stop, and the abs light came on. The manufacturer has been contacted, but did not provide any assistance. *ak

    ODI 832200