1989 Ford E350 service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Ford E350 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intermittently vehicle loses brake power when the brake pedal is depressed, brake pedal goes to the floor and fails to stop the truck. The emergency brakes had to be engaged to stop the vehicle. Master brake cylinder was replaced, but the failure occurred with in 400 miles. Dealership replaced the…”
filed Jun 21, 2004
“Brake caliper failed to release, boiling the brake fluid (unbeknownst to me until it came time to apply the brakes). The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I let it up completely and when depressed, it went to the floor once again. I used the transmission (gearing down) and the emergency…”
filed Jan 28, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc
985A38 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
985A29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other E350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 E350 | 5 | 25% |
| 2008 E350 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 E350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 E350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 E350 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 E350 | 4 | 8% |
| 2001 E350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 E350 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 E350 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 E350 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 E350 | 14 | 18% |
| 1996 E350 | 17 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford E350
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.