2003 Ford F-250 brakes problems

Filed Jun 30, 2026 · Body, Brakes · NE

The customer purchased a vehicle from Metro Motors on May 8, 2026, after visiting the dealership three times and speaking with multiple sales representatives. During each visit, the customer specifically stated that the vehicle would be used to tow a trailer and repeatedly asked whether it was safe and suitable for towing. The sales staff consistently represented that the vehicle was in good working condition, had low mileage, showed no significant issues on the Carfax report, and would be an excellent vehicle for towing. The customer was discouraged from test driving the vehicle because it was low on fuel, and sales staff stated that the only reason it had not sold was the snowplow attached to the front. Immediately after taking possession of the vehicle on May 8, the customer experienced a serious issue with the electronic parking brake repeatedly engaging while driving. The customer contacted Metro Motors on the next business day and was instructed by the manager, Nate, to bring the vehicle back. Metro Motors later determined that the parking brake cable was broken and that the brakes were in poor condition. After discussions, the dealership agreed to perform repairs if the customer paid for the parts. After the repairs were completed, the customer noticed smoke coming from the wheels and immediately returned the vehicle to Metro Motors. The dealership retained the vehicle but failed to communicate the nature of the problem or any repair costs until notifying the customer that the vehicle was ready for pickup on June 6, 2026. Before taking possession of the vehicle again, the customer arranged for an independent mechanic to inspect it. Although the dealership manager was initially hesitant to allow the inspection, he ultimately permitted it. The mechanic determined that the vehicle's frame was broken and that it was unsafe to operate, particularly for towing, which was the purpose repeatedly disclosed to Metro Motors before purchase.

Filed Oct 6, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · PA · fire

Truck had no check engine light then caught on fire going down the road and burned to ground within seconds Incident report 46-24-05039 08_30-74 US-30 - PA 74 30 W

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Brakes · 144,287 miles · IN

Brake lines completely rusted through causing brake failure while driving. This is the seconded time.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 155,000 miles · CA

My front end shakes it's not the high speed wobble my trailer brakes they do not work I'm blowing fuses in my fuse box via trailer my truck makes a moaning sound kind of sounds like a foghorn this is when I started or I come to a stop and when it's idling doesn't do it all the time my shifter on my column came loose and won't go into park

Filed May 8, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 300,000 miles · VA

The check engine light came on and we pulled over then when I put the truck into drive to pull out it barely moved. We were almost hit bc the truck wouldn't move so I put in in reverse to get out of the road and it did fine. So I tried to pull out again n drive and again it wouldn't go no matter how much gas I gave it. It sounds like something is drownding out or it isn't getting gas. But like I said. It won't go forward in drive or 1st or 2nd. Only in reverse will it move normally. This is major!!! I can't have my kids at risk bc there's something wrong with the truck. I have only had the truck about 3 weeks so it's very frustrating.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 170,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

I had parked my truck in my driveway. I put it in park, set the parking brake and turn off the engine. As I stepped out of the truck the truck rolled down the driveway dragging me about 100 ft stiking the power pole at the end of the diveway. The pole was rotted and fell on the truck crushing me between the body and the driver side front door.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 160,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). While driving at low speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer and lost braking ability. The failure occurred at low and high speeds without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2013 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · MD

Complete failure of the braking capabilities of the truck. Rear main brake line above fuel tank burst. Brake fluid leaking all over ground. Pedal went right to floor. Had to pump many time to get truck to stop, could have been involved in deadly accident.

Filed Oct 6, 2011 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · OH

The rear brake lines have rusted out on my 2003 ford f250 - we received a letter from the ntsb asking if our brake lines had rusted out - they just did last night and almost caused an accident. This is incredible that a 7 1/2 year old vehicle lost it's brakes already.

Filed Apr 29, 2010 · Brakes · 33,309 miles · PA

I own a 2003 ford f250 7.3 liter diesel pickup. On inspection, required by pa law for safety reasons, it failed because of rotor rust. I then had to replace all four brakes and rotors at a considerable cost to me. . The truck had 33,309 miles on it and was stored and used similar to three other older vehicles I owned the same thing occurred on this truck at 19,750 miles when it was 3 years old. The earlier rust issue was covered under warranty. Rusting brake pads are unacceptable in today's world. I have never had this type of problem in the past and suspect ford is using sub standard steel. Other parts on this truck have rusted out and I will enter separate reports on those problems.