Ford F-350 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford F-350 across 15 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (64). The words owners use most often: “applying brakes” (13% of reports).
- 252service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 32mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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 252 complaints (13%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 22 of 252 complaints (9%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 17 of 252 complaints (7%)
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 15 of 252 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 252 complaints, 32 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 9 an injury.
Ford F-350 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 F-350 | 2 | 1% | 15,520 |
| 2008 F-350 | 4 | 3% | 17,907 |
| 2007 F-350 | 1 | 3% | 2,500 |
| 2006 F-350 | 4 | 3% | 11,500 |
| 2005 F-350 | 3 | 3% | 14,684 |
| 2004 F-350 | 7 | 4% | 7,626 |
| 2003 F-350 | 5 | 6% | 8,000 |
| 2002 F-350 | 9 | 8% | 43,500 |
| 2001 F-350 | 21 | 13% | 30,300 |
| 2000 F-350 | 36 | 12% | 53,000 |
| 1999 F-350 | 64 | 15% | 2,800 |
| 1998 F-350 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 1997 F-350 | 29 | 19% | 97,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 26 | 20% | 91,773 |
| 1995 F-350 | 40 | 30% | — |
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-350. The contact stated that on several occasions while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact noticed a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear driverâs and passengerâs side wheels inadvertently locked without warning then…
Monday, january 3, 2011, we were driving on a rural road in route to sharps chapel, tennessee when the right side front passenger caliper/rotor assembly failed causing smoking and burning smell of the brake shoes forcing me to pull to the side of the road. After allowing the brakes to cool, i…
This vehicle has had numerous engine failures which i will list below. I spend alot of time in rural locations between 50 and 100 miles from any service facilities in all kinds of weather. Usually there is not any cell service available. It is only a matter of time before i or someone is stranded…
Failure of the clutch master cylinder resulted in a stalled vehicle in the number 1 lane of i-80w out of sacramento, ca. Very heavy labor day traffic prevented an accident. (stop and go traffic). As a result of the failure, the truck wouldn't shift into gear after the gear shift lever was placed in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f350 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the fuel injectors, the turbo charger was replaced four…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 252 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford F-350. 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-350 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-350?
The most frequent phrase is “applying brakes”, in 32 of 252 complaints, followed by “please provide” (22).
Other Ford F-350 problems
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- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (313)
- Power Train problems (237)
- Engine problems (162)
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (111)
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