Ford F-250 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford F-250 across 17 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (97). The words owners use most often: “applying brakes” (11% of reports).
- 290service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%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.
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 32 of 290 complaints (11%)
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 17 of 290 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 290 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 9 an injury.
Ford F-250 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2012 F-250 | 1 | 0% | 32,000 |
| 2011 F-250 | 1 | 0% | 58,100 |
| 2008 F-250 | 7 | 4% | 13,697 |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% | 1,900 |
| 2006 F-250 | 5 | 2% | 86,000 |
| 2005 F-250 | 4 | 3% | 62,000 |
| 2004 F-250 | 4 | 3% | 56,000 |
| 2003 F-250 | 7 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2002 F-250 | 14 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2001 F-250 | 20 | 9% | 40,900 |
| 2000 F-250 | 34 | 10% | 29,350 |
| 1999 F-250 | 97 | 17% | 43,540 |
| 1998 F-250 | 11 | 20% | 9,000 |
| 1997 F-250 | 30 | 10% | 106,500 |
| 1996 F-250 | 15 | 9% | 106,000 |
| 1995 F-250 | 38 | 21% | 848 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 1997
Problem: The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
Risk: A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stood on the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped. The contact was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly vibrated and pulled to the left. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the brake calipers were hot to the touch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KOONS SILVER SPRING FORD…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle crashed into a pedestrian bridge. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal was bent and overlapped the accelerator pedal. This issue may have…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle's front end wobbled uncontrollably. The contact stated it felt as if he were losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheels and rotors were the cause of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-250s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 290 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford F-250. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-250 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.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford F-250?
The most frequent phrase is “applying brakes”, in 32 of 290 complaints, followed by “brake rotors” (17).
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- Vehicle Speed Control problems (182)
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