2001 Ford F-250 SD: brake failure

5 of the 288 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2026
1
2022
2
2021
1
2019
1
2017
5
2016
1
2015
5
2012
1
2011
1
2008
2
2007
1
2005
7
2004
3
2003
2
2002
10
2001
5
2000
5
1999
8
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Brakes · 26,835 miles · WV

Brake line to the rear brakes ruptured due to extreme corrosion inside the frame this failure resulted in the loss of braking/stopping power without any warning. The line was replaced.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · MA

A rear brake line on my 2001 ford f-250 super duty truck rusted through, causing a loss of brake fluid and braking ability. I replaced the brake line with a part from ford, but ford seemed uninterested in addressing this failure, which I had never heard of happening before. I still have the old part.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Engine · 75,000 miles · TX

Concerning: 2001 ford f-250 7.3 diesel. Ford has pattern cam position sensor failure that causes engine to shut off while traveling at speed. This results in loss of brakes and steering. The cam position sensor in my truck failed with 75,00 miles. Ford is aware of this problem but has done nothing to rectify the cause of the failure. When the engine shuts down without warning. It's very unnerving and unsafe. Driving on a crowded roadway/freeway with sudden engine shutdown and loss of power, brakes, and steering is flat out scary and dangerous.

Filed Mar 18, 2007 · Electrical · 78,912 miles · MS

While driving with my 17 month old son, my truck just quit while on the highway. No warning, no steering, no brakes, etc. Would not crank immediately, took about 5-10 minutes before it started again, meanwhile I was blocking traffic and creating a life hazard to my family and other motorists. The truck would run for about 1 mile and die again, with no warning and in traffic. The problem was a cam sensor part css1603. This failure could easily cause an accident and needs to be recalled immediately!

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Electrical · TX

After noticing different electrical items remaining energized after the ignition was turned off I began doing some research. What I have learned through the local ford dealer is that the windshield sealant compound used was of poor quality from the manufacturer. Overtime this allows water to seep in around the front windshield and drains into the drivers side dash area. This location houses the fuse panel and gem (generic electronic module). The water that enters the fuse panel and gem causes both units to short out, and could potentially cause a fire. The early signs of a problem are the AC fan running with the ignition off, the clock on the radio flashing when it should be off (ignition off), and the electric windows, door locks, and power mirrors to work intermittently. Ford dealers are very aware of this problem and state that though ford motor company admits using poor quality sealant, they refuse to fix any of the fuse boxes or gems. While inspecting the underside of my dash I have also noted that the linkage for the brakes, passing through the firewall, is extremely rusty. Eventually this rust could cause an owner to experience brake failure caused by a broken linkage.