# 2006 FORD F-250 SD — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `797335` · 2010-07-05 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-250 SD
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 58,500
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
DROVE HOME FROM THE STORE ABOUT 10 MILES RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILED AND SEIZED.  WHEN WE GOT HOME SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK, WHEN WE DISCOVERED IT.  BURNED THE PAINT OFF THE BRAKE DUST SHIELD.  FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS A DEFECTIVE CALIPER BUT I HAVE TO PAY $750.00?  THAT'S NOT RIGHT.  AND THEY TELL ME IT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER FORD TRUCKS? *TR
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