2001 Ford F-150 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Ford F-150, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “pedal went” (12% of reports).
- 51service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 50,100median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Pedal went: mentioned in 6 of 51 complaints (12%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 6 an injury.
Ford F-150 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 2 | 2% | 8,350 |
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% | 13,290 |
| 2023 F-150 | 9 | 2% | 12,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 59,500 |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 102,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 19 | 1% | 83,000 |
| 2017 F-150 | 30 | 2% | 92,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 37 | 2% | 68,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 56 | 4% | 88,214 |
| 2013 F-150 | 44 | 1% | 116,465 |
| 2012 F-150 | 12 | 1% | 115,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 19 | 1% | 89,500 |
| 2010 F-150 | 13 | 2% | 16,274 |
| 2009 F-150 | 14 | 4% | 18,750 |
| 2008 F-150 | 17 | 5% | 5,600 |
| 2007 F-150 | 29 | 6% | 18,700 |
| 2006 F-150 | 68 | 12% | 19,371 |
| 2005 F-150 | 90 | 8% | 31,087 |
| 2004 F-150 | 95 | 5% | 13,000 |
| 2003 F-150 | 17 | 4% | 15,750 |
| 2002 F-150 | 27 | 3% | 60,329 |
| 2001 F-150 | 51 | 4% | 50,100 |
| 2000 F-150 | 67 | 6% | 59,899 |
| 1999 F-150 | 97 | 9% | 88,500 |
| 1998 F-150 | 110 | 8% | 120,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 213 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 32 | 10% | 150,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 139 | 22% | 88,975 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The left front brake hose was damaged during final assembly.
Risk: If the hose is damaged, brake fluid could leak and stopping distances may be increased.
Fix: Dealers will install a new left front brake hose assembly. Owner notification began march 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186 or 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal when it suddenly dropped to the floor board. The contact continued depressing the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the brake…
While returning home, towing 25' pontoon boat, approaching driveway when brake pedal went to floor, no brakes. Fortunately i was able to maneuver the vehicle into my yard and stop with parking brake. Root cause was found to be brake line above driver's side rear wheel had rusted through at fitting…
I have a 2001 ford f-150 that i was using to drop my son off at his friend's house. On the way home my brake pedal went to the floor, i was traveling at about 35 mph and i was not able to stop at the intersection like i was supposed to. I did manage to drive home with little to no brakes. When i…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford F-150s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2001 Ford F-150 (4% of the 1,236 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-150 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “pedal went”, in 6 of 51 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (5).
Other 2001 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2001 Ford F-150 problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all F-150 years.