9.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,111 miles

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problem #15

Jun 022004

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Approximately every 6,000 miles, my brakes start vibrating when coming to a stop. I believe the disc is warping but to date, nothing concrete has been done to fix the problem. So far, the rotors have been turned twice and the disk replaced twice. The problem is reoccuring and I will be taking the car in again. This is a safety hazard as the car doesn't stop properly and the vibrating steering wheel may cause a loss of control. I see several other complaints of the same nature and most seem to be from Alaska. Is the cold weather somehow responsible" it takes time, effort, and a lot of emotional grief to argue with the dealership each time I take the car in and tell them that the brakes haven't been right since driving the car of the lot. When is Ford going to permanently fix the problem? changing the disk is apparently not a permanent fix. There is a major problem with the system itself. What do we have to do to get satisfaction, start a class action law suit? have an accident caused by faulty breaks with injury or death and publicise a large settlement law suit" all I want is breaks I can trust. As it is, I get into the vehicle and wait for the vibrtation to start!

- Eagle River, AK, USA

problem #14

Jan 112001

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,669 miles
All the brake rotors had worn excessively and caused a vibration at only 5000 miles of operation. The manufacturer would not resolve the problem. Mr scc

- Mad River, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 152002

F-250

  • miles
The brake rotors wore out which caused a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance.

- Soldotna, AK, USA

problem #12

May 101999

F-250

  • miles
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.

- Riceville, TN, USA

problem #11

Feb 012002

F-250 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While changing front lower ball joints, consumer noticed the front rotors were chipping on the inside. Consumer replaced rotors.

- Wyckoff, NJ, USA

problem #10

Jul 041999

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Rotors warped within 25000 miles of use, dealership turned rotors, warped again; rotors replaced, warped again after 1500 miles. Vehicle use is light w/occasional towing, within vehicle rating. Dlrship stated rotor problem known & common in this model.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #9

Jun 202001

(reported on)

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Brake rotors have been replaced 6 times and they still warp after about 8ooo miles.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #8

Nov 012000

F-250

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Had rotors turned at 32000 miles. In november2 00O, when applying brakes, vehicle vibrated all way to steering wheel. On Feb 19, 2001 took vehicle to dealer, who said he could not find a remedy. Rotors were warped.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #7

Oct 232000

(reported on)

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Brakes vibrate at various speeds and braking pressures. Problem started at 12,000 miles. Acts like a rotor problem.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #6

Oct 011999

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Rotors warped & had to be turned prior to 1 year.

- Spring Hil, KS, USA

problem #5

Feb 011999

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors warped, and were replaced within a 8,000 to 10,000 mile period, cause unknown.

- Florence, MS, USA

problem #4

May 132000

(reported on)

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The rotors warp at 12000 to 14000 mile increments. The dealer will only turn the rotors and not replace them till the minimum tolerance is reached. I understand that there are new heavier rotors, but Ford refuses to replace rotors inpick-ups sold prior to Mar 99., this is a engineered safety defect and I want some type of permanent fix. Thank you.

- Mount Vernon, WA, USA

problem #3

Feb 012000

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • miles
We've been previous new Ford trk owners - and have never entailed such a problem like this. We feel that there is more than adquate reason that Ford should give priority attention to this matter. At general highway speeds, then when beginning to apply brakes, all occupants can easily feel very hard erratic trembling begin on the front end. When having our dealer check into this, he assured us that the front end was okay, but that excessive heat is causing the front brake rotors to distort, and thereby needs lathing/cutting - to correct, and rid the problem of the trembling when applying brakes. This is the third time that we have had to resort to having the rotors lathed. Our two prior Ford F-250hd trucks that we've owned, never displayed these problems in any form.

- Deer,, AR, USA

problem #2

Oct 011998

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Reference voq #854737 where my supplied information was incorrectly recorded. While driving and when braking, the vehicle pulls left (into oncoming traffic) the severity of the pull to the left is directly related to the measure of the braking and vehicle speed (e.g. low speed with light braking = moderate pull to the left and higher speeds with firm braking = extreme pull to the left). The Ford dealer has turned all the rotors, replaced a brake line, replaced the pads, realigned the vehicle at least three times, replaced the camber bushings twice, once with Ford factory parts and the last time with after market parts (non-Ford adjustable camber bushings). Reference electronic dealer service report, edsr#17584 generated 05/11/99 by the master technician at joe cooper Ford.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #1

Jan 282000

(reported on)

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Severe steering vibration on braking. Reported to dealer 4 times. First time, turned rotors. Second time, replaced rotors. Third time, deglazed rotors. Fourth time, no action. Told it was the ABS system and would meet with Ford factory rep. Still waiting.

- Marietta, GA, USA