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2001 Ford F-250 brakes problems

26 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
50,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    6
  • Pedals and linkages
    4
  • Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    2
  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    2
  • Foundation components: disc: caliper
    2
  • Power assist
    1
  • Foundation components
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Ford F-250 brakes problems in other years

199019952000200520102014

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Ford F-250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 12, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 333,350 miles · IN

Spark plugs keep blowing out of the engine, while accelerating, has done five times,, when it does vehicle stalled possibly care cause an accident, almost got hit by a truck trying to turn,

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,000 miles · MS

Location master cylinder cruise control deactivation sensor leaking brake fluid non functional brakes and cruise control.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 109,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

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 caused the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Updated 04/04/17 lj

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 102,000 miles · TX

While driving back home from shopping my brakes (anti-lock style) locked up and violently shook my vehicle all over the road I was driving on. I had limited or no control at all of this incident. Was doing about 40 MPH. Truck acted as if brakes were applied on and off 50/60 times so fast that there was nothing to do but hang on to the steering wheel. At one point I thought I was going to flip over as the truck went sideways. Steering went from side to side at first, then a constant pull to the right. I thought one of my front tires was blown out. Slowed down enough to gain some control but it took my truck over a curb and stopped on a sidewalk and some grass. When I did apply the brakes nothing happened until I was on the sidewalk and going very slow by this time. Got out and inspected my truck for damage but saw nothing. Was only about .3 miles from home so I started my vehicle and limed it home at walking speed. When I tried to go a little faster it would start jumping and shaking again. Got it home and that is when I noticed the ABS light was on. It was not on when I started home from the store. This happened so fast that I am glad no one was in another lane. This happened on a 3 lane each direction road. All this occurred on july 4th at about 10:47 a.m.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MI

Luckily I was stopped, but could just as well have been on expressway in heavy traffic!!! Brakeline ruptured, maybe rusted through in ront of left rear wheel well, pedal wentt o the floor & only had slight amount of brakes. I called ford customer satisfaction, they were less than concerned. See on line others have had similar issue. Seems mor of a problem than they will admit.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 94,703 miles · NC

While I was driving along a hilly, winding road the engine of my 2001 f-250 diesel 4x4 truck unexpectedly shut off. I lost steering and braking. There were no lights on the dash. There was no prior indication of any problem with the engine or electrical system. I've had the truck for 12 years at the time and never experienced any problem like this. I was very fortunate to have been able to get the truck to the road's shoulder. After the truck stopped I put the shift into park. The key was still in the run position. I simply turned it to the start position and the engine started right up. I took it immediately to the local ford dealer who ran diagnostics on the truck. They found no indication of a problem other than one battery's voltage was slightly low, but not out of acceptable range. I replaced both batteries as they were almost 3 years old. So far, I've not experienced this problem again.

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Brakes · 74,800 miles · OH

When applying brakes, the pedal went slowly to floor. Pumping brakes helped in stopping failure was in anti-lock brakes control part # 5c7z-2c286-a.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 45,000 miles · CO · crash · 4 injuries

Dt: ABS brakes, air bags, and fuel system failed. At 4700 miles they replaced the entire brake system. Had it a mechanic shop and discovered it was the ABS. While going 55 MPH and making a left hand turn kept pushing the brakes and nothing happened causing a wreck. Kept taking vehicle to ford, they could not find anything wrong. Upon impact, air bags also did not deploy. Also, fuel lines shut off. This happened on march 15, 2002. *ak

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 27,000 miles · OH

The consumer stated at 27,000 miles his 2001 ford f250 developed an engine vibration. *jb the consumer was told there was no fix for the problem. When the consumer applied the brakes, there was a vibration. The dealer machined the front rotors and replaced the pads that were cracked. There was a rattle noise coming from under the vehicle. The exhaust shields were loose, the hose clamp on the radiator was replaced and the power door lock was replaced. *jb

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Brakes · 8,300 miles · NJ

While having the vehicle serviced, it was discovered the rotors were flaky. The rotors and calipers had to be replaced.

Questions about the 2001 Ford F-250 brakes

Does the 2001 Ford F-250 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford F-250, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Ford F-250 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-250 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-250 have bad brakes?

The Ford F-250 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (108 complaints), 1995 (41 complaints) and 2000 (38 complaints).

Other 2001 Ford F-250 problems

Tires 48Engine 34Transmission 28Acceleration 23Steering 22Suspension 15Electrical 12Seat belts 12Airbags 9Visibility 7Wheels 5Body 4Fuel system 4Locks 2Seats 1

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