Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly vibrated and pulled to the left. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the brake calipers were hot to the touch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 109,000.
2005 Ford F-250 brakes problems
11 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 36,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-250 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Ford F-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. While driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pumped several times and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Additionally, the vehicle stalled without any warning indicators illuminating. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery, alternator, and fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 162,000.
The rear breaks lock up on the caliper pins. The calipers and pads have been replaced under warrantee, and three times out of pocket. The ford dealer now says the problem lies in the caliper pin, after locking up buy new pins grease and you are good. This only last until the truck sits 3-5 days. When the breaks lock up the rear break are hot enough to catch on fire and the stopping abilities are impaired. You look on the internet and this is a very common problem with the superduty fords. There is no fix available. We are afraid to drive the vehicle because you never know when they will lock. You may drive to town fine but on the way home it is locked and dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that the speedometer abnormally fluctuated. The vehicle briefly stalled due to the ABS independently applying the brakes. The ABS warning indicator illuminated, but the failure also occurred without the warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. While driving 60 MPH, the front driver side brakes overheated and seized. The front end of the vehicle jerked violently when the failure occurred. The dealer stated that the front driver side brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 41,575. Updated 10/28/2014*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has had a front end shimmy since it was purchased. Updated 4/22/2015
Continued intermittent dragging of rear disk brakes. Brakes have been replaced several times--dragging continues to this date--8/7/2014. Vehicle has been taken to ford dealer--can't isolate the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f250. The contact stated that the brakes would not fully engage without abrupt force being applied and the wheels would continue to roll as if the accelerator was applied. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic for routine service. Additionally, there was rust and corrosion on the beams for the truck bedding which exhibited an abnormal noise.the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number:06e087000 (service brakes, air). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5000.
This is the first of four times that I have had to have brake work done on my truck. Three of the times I was told that the calipers had frozen and so calipers pads and (except this last time) rotors had to be replaced. This is absurd for a truck with less than 45,000 miles. Understand this is expensive!! Have never had anything like this on any other vehicle. Also, I have experienced the oft talked about "death wobble" a few times on the highway. Was rear brakes in 2010' fronts in 2011' now rears again in 2013.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f250. The contact was driving 70 MPH and as he applied the brakes, the piston on the caliber locked abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle had been to the dealer three times for repairs yet the failure continued to recur. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.
2005 ford f250. Problem with the brake booster*cw the consumer stated he has the same problem as the f150's that are being recalled, but ford advised him his model was not being recalled.
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-250 brakes
Does the 2005 Ford F-250 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Ford F-250, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-250 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 Ford F-250 problems
Engine 43Steering 39Suspension 37Fuel system 19Transmission 14Electrical 13Body 7Wheels 6Tires 5Acceleration 1
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