1996 Ford F-350 service brakes, hydraulic problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Ford F-350 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1/07 squeak in front left wheel, took to sears as brakes/bearings under warranty. Ended up w/ complete brake job front & rear. Picked up vehicle, poor pedal pressure, no e-brake. Took back to sears they adjusted. In april had rear brakes fail to stop vehicle while pulling horse trailer. Only front…”
filed Aug 4, 2007
“Dt: the contact complained about a brake problem. The brake fluid caused corrosion on the brake fittings. On august 7, 2003 the front brakes failed while the vehicle was going up hill. The ford dealer replaced the tubing and fittings. On may 24, 2004 the rear brakes failed while he in a parking…”
filed Nov 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 F-350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 F-350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 F-350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 F-350 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 F-350 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 F-350 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 F-350 | 21 | 13% |
| 2000 F-350 | 36 | 12% |
| 1999 F-350 | 64 | 15% |
| 1997 F-350 | 29 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford F-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.