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Why is My Ford Transit-250 Having Brake Problems?

Whether you're ferrying passengers around Newark or doing deliveries across NYC, your Transit-250 -- it's always gotten the job done. Until recently.

Lately, it's been having brake problems -- not the kind of thing you usually have to deal with, with Ford Transit vans. Here're some things that might be the issues.

Misaligned Brake Pads

If, against what usually happens, when the front brakes go first, the rear brakes are wearing out faster than usual, there's a good chance the brake pads aren't aligned right, and they're wearing down unevenly. This has been a known issue for Transit-250 vans since 2015, apparently -- both the passenger and cargo kind.

If you're not sure whether your brake pads are bad, look for the signs:

  • A lit brake warning light on the dash
  • Damaged pad surfaces
  • Whining brakes
  • Taking longer to stop
  • Vibrations (indicating irregular pad wear due to brake rotor warp)
  • Grinding (indicating rotor damage)
  • Of course, you should run an inspection, too. And if it's been 40,000 or 50,000 miles or so since your last brake pad replacement, it's probably time to change them anyway. That'll run you anywhere from $200 to $600 or so.

    Stuck Brake Calipers

    This'll definitely wear the pads out, the brake calipers not letting up on the rotors when you let up on the brake. Of course, if the calipers are going bad, you'll know it by:

  • A brake or an ABS warning light up on dash
  • Finding buildup or corrosion around their seals
  • Hearing squealing or continuous grinding
  • Drifting sideways while driving
  • Braking erratically because of abnormal pressure
  • A brake fluid leak in the engine compartment
  • Finding brake fluid on the wheels
  • They might need replacement themselves, then. That can cost anywhere from $750 to $1,000 on average.

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