10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,583 miles
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1999 Ford 250 brakes were defective causing driver to swerve off the road and strike another vehicle. When the consumer applied the brake pedal it went to the floor and the vehicle would not slow down. The vehicle's front fender, right side panel, rear right fender, and rear taillight were damaged. The trailer of the other vehicle sustained yellow paint transfer and superficial scratches (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Holland, OH, USA
Ford F 250 safety issue, constantly have to make certain the truck doesn't lurch forward on release. The consumer is having problems with the clutch on the six speed manual and the emergency brake. The clutch releases only 1 to 1 1/2 inches off the floor. The consumer was told that the original had a rubber hose part that allowed expansion when the hydraulic clutch fluid was compressed. The vehicle was found that the problem with the clutch fork was bending. The consumer stated that it is difficult to shift gears causing a pause that could result in someone else rear ending him. The vehicle emergency brake was replaced due to recall notice however the consumer still has to leave it in gear on even theslightest grade because the emergency brake does not hold the truck in place. Ford Motor Company agreed to replace the parking brake front cable and the pedal control assembly. The A/C blew hot air.
- Lynden, WA, USA
Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the vehicle will shutter. Dealer notified.
- Preston, WA, USA
When the vehicle traveled 35 mph and higher, the brakes vibrated. Scc
- Manchester, NH, USA
Soft brake pedal at times, not all the time, sometimes when stopping the pedal goes almost to the floor causing longer stopping distances, on more than one occasion I have went to far in a interstate due to the brakes.
- Charlestown, IN, USA
- Russellville, TN, USA