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
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.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford F-250
- Tires 39 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints