# 1997 FORD F-150 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
> NHTSA complaint `212400` · 2000-05-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
BRAKES DID NOT GRAB IMMEDIATLY. BRAKES FAILED AT SLOW SPEEDS FOR BOTH ACCIDENTS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN WORKING IMPROPERLY FOR SOME TIME, HOWEVER WHEN EVER WE TAKE THEM IN THEY TELL US THAT ALL IS FINE. EVEN THE DEALERSHIP. NOW WE'VE BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS WHERE THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY WHICH CAUSED US TO REAREND THE OTHER PARTIES.  *AK
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