2005 Ford F-250 SD: brake failure

7 of the 295 complaints about the 2005 Ford F-250 SD describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 54,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 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 Apr 10, 2017 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · OK

On several occasions, my f250, super duty 6.0 diesel became sluggish and gas mileage suffered immensely. Then, with only 53,000 miles, my left rear disk brake caliper was dragging and started smoking. At my cost and on the left rear, I had ford replace the caliper, pads, brake line and resurface the rotors. Also, the right rear rotor was resurfaced. At 54,000, I make a 100 mile trip and the right rear caliper started dragging. I am not sure how to fix this since no one has the solution.additionally, I do not have the money to replace the entire brake system. However, this could cause total brake failure and a possible fire resulting in fatalities.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Brakes · 33,499 miles · CT · fire

Both rear brakes burning, then left front. Loss of braking. Brought to dealer to have repaired. After having it repaired ( not covered under extended or other warranty and spending $1100.00) I was told it was due to not driving the truck enough. Drove the truck the next day and the right rear brake was burning again and lost all brakes. Again towed back to the dealership at which point it was explained to me that the model year 2005 has had a problem with the brakes freezing in the calipers consistently, however ford has not had any recalls. I was also advised there has been a re-design of the brake pads, which my original pads had not changed, but still had brake material.

Filed Feb 21, 2010 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · AZ

Near complete loss of control while driving at 55-60 miles an hour on flat freeway. Small bump sent truck into shuttering wobble. No steering almost no brakes took several hundred yards to slow down to about 10-15 MPH and regain control of vehicle.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · MI

Right rear parking brake failed. Rear brake assembly plate corroded through and allowed retaining stud to pull through plate. Parking brake assembly lost integrity causing brake drag and squealing noise. Brake part failed in 65000 miles. Concerned failure could have become catastrophic at freeway speeds if parking brake locked up wheel. Part is available.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Brakes · 33,250 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f250 super duty. He experienced brake failure twice while driving, but was able to avoid two crashes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front rotors were replaced. After the repair he experienced reduced braking capability. He also smelled a burning odor during brake application and upon further inspection, he noticed that the front rotors were defective. He was in the process of taking the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 59,300. Updated 12/07/09. *lj updated 12/08/09

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. While accelerating, the manual lever on the dashboard that was used to lock the brakes failed. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was designed to not have trailer brakes when driving less than 15 MPH. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be made because the vehicle was not under recall. On march 23, 2005, the manufacturer made a modification to the brake system in order to correct the failure. However, vehicles that were manufactured prior to that date were not repaired; therefore, the contact's vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was a 52,000 and current mileage was 58,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 superduty. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. Both the power steering and brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they kept it for three weeks; however, it still hesitates slightly while in operation. The dealer had over three pages of different issues with the vehicle, which were related to the engine. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 04/24/09. *lj the battery was replaced. Updated 04/28/09.