2006 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 589 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 58 involved a crash and 18 involved a fire. 42 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 7, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Interior lightingFeb 6, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Tires, tread/beltNov 21, 2005
CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorNov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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Representative owner complaints: hydraulic
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Jul 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE DEALER CHANGED THE STARTER AND THE FAILURE APPEARED TO BE REMEDIED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAL FAILED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALS IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO EMIT A RED, GREASY SUBSTANCE ON THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKES OPERATED IN THAT MANNER, BUT THE CONTACT DISAGREED BY STATING THAT THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT. THE DEALER FINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN; HOWEVER, THEY ONLY WASHED OFF THE GREASE. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE CONTACT'S INFORMATION, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. MOST RECENTLY, SHE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND BRAKING. THE NOISE WAS DESCRIBED AS A CRACKING SOUND. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,380 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 2, 2008
I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD THAT THERE IS A BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM THAT IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALERS THAT THE 1) PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES ALREADY PAID FOR... 2) FORD IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFICATION OF PART FAILURE AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE (EVEN THOUGH I AM STILL UNDER WARRANTY... 3)PART FAILURE NOTICES WERE HELD EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERS KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) IN JUNE OF 2008. HE CONSULTED SEVERAL DEALERS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED, AND ALL OF THEM STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 19, 2008
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE DETACHED LEAVING ME WITH ALMOST A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 13, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED, AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BACK UP THE VEHICLE, HE REALIZED THAT THE POWER BRAKES FAILED. HE STRUCK A VEHICLE PARKED BEHIND HIM. THE BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY HEAVY AND THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. FOUR DAYS LATER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HIM THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER ASSIST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT FILED A CONSUMER REVIEW REQUEST WITH THE DEALER TO APPLY FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT HIS REQUEST WAS DENIED. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT HIS FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 11, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT'S FOOT SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,345 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 07/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 07/08/08
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 2, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A TREE. SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AN AMBULANCE AND SUSTAINED RIB FRACTURES AND CONTUSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V2078000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) WAS REFERENCED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BEGAN GRINDING, AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ROY ANDERSON FORD OF WAYCROSS STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,000. UPDATED 07/22/08 *BF UPDATED
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 28, 2008
BRAKES ROTORS WARPED AT 14,000 I HAD THE TRUCK IN FOUR TIMES SENSE IT HAPPENED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 43,500. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AS OF MAY 16, 2008, THE DEALE HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,737. UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 15, 2008
BRAKE VACCUM BOOSTER HOSE FAILURE . *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 21, 2008
THE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS INDICATED THE FAILURE ?RESULTED FROM A BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY VACUUM HOSE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.? IT WAS FIXED UPON THE FIRST OCCASION, BUT A SUBSEQUENT FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 17, 2008
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008, I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY 2006 FORD F-150 AND STOPPED FOR GAS. UPON ENGINE RESTART I HEARD A BACKFIRE AND SMELLED A PECULIAR ODOR. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. I STARTED THE TRUCK AND DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING EITHER. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ANY OTHER VISUAL REFERENCE TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS (100 MILES) AND EXITED THE HIGHWAY. WHILE ON THE EXIT RAMP I APPLIED THE BRAKES ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THEY WERE EXTREMELY HARD TO DEPRESS AND WERE INEFFECTIVE. I MANAGED TO GUIDE THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND GEARING DOWN AND WAS ABLE TO STOP BEFORE HITTING VEHICLES STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE END OF THE RAMP. I DISCOVERED LATER (AFTER BEING TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP) THAT THE VACUUM LINE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD RUPTURED (OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED) LEAVING NO POWER ASSIST FOR THE BRAKES. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THERE WAS NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. THERE WERE NO CODES FROM THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. I HAD TRAVELED FOR 2 HOURS AND 100 MILES WITH NO BRAKES UNAWARE OF THE EXISTING HAZARD. THE DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE ABSENCE OF ANY WARNING. I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DESIGNED DIRECTLY BELOW THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. EVERY TIME HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD ALSO BE APPLIED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT COMPLIED WITH FORD'S STANDARDS; THEREFORE, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,700 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 3/18/08 *CN UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 27, 2008
TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT PRESS AND THE TRUCK HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKES, THIS OCCURRED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING, TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD A VACUUM HOSE WAS FAULTY SUPPOSED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VACUUM LINE TO THE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,111 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,050.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A VACUUM HOSE CAME LOOSE. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $162. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,999 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE SLIPPED OFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HOSE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE PURCHASE DATE AND TRANSMISSION TYPE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,950.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE - EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS WAS REPORTED BY SOMEBODY ELSE ON ODI ID#10214592. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2008
BRAKES WORKED FINE UPON ARRIVING AT STORE. UPON LEAVING PARKING LOT AS I APPROACHED STREET, I APPLIED BRAKES TO LEARN THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. I PRESSED THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY STOP. I WAS PROBABLY TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 5-10 MPH LEAVING PARKING. I CHECKED BRAKE FLUID AND ANY ENGINE CODES, ALL WERE NORMAL. I PROCEEDED TO THE HOUSE CAREFULLY ALLOWING FOR MAXIMUM DISTANCE. BY PRESSING VERY HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE GRADUALLY COME TO A STOP. ON MONDAY, 11/19/2007, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE THIS MORNING HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT VISIBLE. THE TROUBLE WAS QUICKLY DIAGNOSE BY SERVICE MECHANIC AS A BROKEN VACUUM LINE BEHIND THE ENGINE. THE SMALL COUNTRY DEALERSHIP RELATED THAT THEY REPLACED THE SAME LINE ON A SIMILAR VEHICLE THE WEEK BEFORE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND THE NEAREST PART WAS IN MEMPHIS, TN AND WOULD TAKE 2 DAYS TO ARRIVE. PLUS, THE MANIFOLD AND OTHER PARTS HAD TO BE REMOVED TO GET TO LINE. IT TOOK SOME 6 HOURS OF LABOR TO REPLACE. THE PARTS AND LABOR WAS $767.80 AND THE RENTAL CAR WAS $112.19. THE SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETED IN THE AFTERNOON OF 11/21/2007. THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK WAS 43996 MILES WHEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 4, 2007
WHILE DRIVING 40MPH POWER BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP & PULL OVER WITH COMBINATION OF E BRAKE AND COASTING. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED ON A SIDE STREET WITH ONLY LIGHT TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORD DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT A VACUUM BOOST HOSE WAS DETACHED FROM THE MANIFOLD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HOSE AND ADDED A CLAMP TO THE CONNECTION. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 30, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND DASHBOARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE NOISE SOUNDED AS IF THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS DETACHED FROM THE MANIFOLD, WHICH SUPPLIES VACUUM POWER TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THE DEALER PLACED THE VACUUM HOSE BACK ON THE ENGINE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 11/15/07 *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 19, 2007
2006 FORD F-150 WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR LEVEL. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *KB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Other, Sep 5, 2007
ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIME THE MOST RECENT BEING TODAY. I ALMOST RAN INTO A BUILDING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE TIME BEFORE WAS AT A RED LIGHT, NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND THE TIME BEFORE THAT I WAS HAULING AN ANTIQUE CAR ON A TRAILER WITH TRAILER BRAKES THAT ACTUALLY KEPT ME FROM HITTING ANYONE WHEN THE TRUCK BRAKES CAUSED AN ACCELERATION. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP POURING FUEL OUT OF THE TRUCK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 18, 2007
COMPLETE POWER BRAKE FAILURE.I TURNED ON MY ENGINE, HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND, DROVE FORWARD A FEW FEET AND DISCOVERED THE POWER BRAKES INOPERABLE. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE OR AFTER THE INCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP --OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY SEATTLE-- AND THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID A POOR CONNECTION OF A PRESSURE LINE UNDER THE FUEL RAIL CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID NO RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED. THEY HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR WHY THE WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS AGO. I DON'T HAVE THE PAPERWORK IN HAND. IF NEEDED I CAN PROVIDE THE EXACT DATE. THE DATE ABOVE IS A QUESTIONED. OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY HAS CHANGED HANDS, IT IS NOW JACK CARROLS LINCOLN MERCURY. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. MY SON WAS WITH ME. *TR