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1996 Ford F-250 brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 17 complaints for the 1996 Ford F-250, 8% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
17 8% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 1
Injuries and deaths
4 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.

What owners wrote

When the streets are slick and wet or on gravel upon applying the brakes the front wheels locked up and driver had no control of the vehicle. The ABS only applies to the rear brakes. While driving on wet roads, consumer touched the brake pedal and the truck would not steer or stop, consumer stated on the way to the dealership, the front wheels locked up, consumer was notified that vehicle only came equipped with rear ABS, two people were injured in accident. *slc

October 1996 CrashInjury

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f-250. While driving 65 MPH down a hill, the vacuum pump failed when the brakes were depressed. The contact stated that he drove through a red light and could not stop the vehicle. The vehicle finally coasted to a halt. The emergency brake did not work either due to the weight of the boat that the vehicle was pulling. The contact replaced the vacuum pump. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The purchase date was unknown.

Reported at 71,000 miles, February 2008

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