2001 Ford F-350 brakes problems

25 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 30,300. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 25
of this car's complaints: 16%
typical mileage: 30,300
crashes: 4
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
13
Foundation components: disc
3
Foundation components: master cylinder
2
Foundation components: disc: rotor
2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1
Conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
1
Conventional
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford F-350 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Ford F-350 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Ford F-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NC

Was driving down the rd came to stop light and I had nothing for breaks. I quickly pumped brake and got it to slowdown and made the turn. Went to pull into hospital and had no breaks even tried pumping it again and still had no breaks.

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 28,320 miles · IL · crash

Steering gets hard and feels like it locks when you step on the brakes.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Brakes · 100 miles · PA

The vehicle had no brakes. Front and rear wheels spun. Dealer found no defects.*ak *bf

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Brakes · 53,553 miles · NY · crash

The vehicle rolled backward from an incline with the emergency parking brake engaged. The vehicle hit several trees before stopping. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the parking brake cable broke. *ak

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · MD

When applying the brakes vehicle pulled to the left and vibrated. Consumer contacted the dealer, and vehicle had work done on the brakes on 9 occasions, but problem recurred. Dealership was saying that they will do nothing else. Vehicle was still under warranty.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Brakes · 30,300 miles · IL

When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, they did not perform as designed, as a result the brakes seized up and the vehicle came to a halt and the brake piston shattered causing brake fluid to leak. *jb brake pads were the root cause the pads from the bracking plate and the calipers resulting in the caliper pistons to grind into the rotor.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Brakes · NV · crash

While applying the brake, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle pulled to the right. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a motorcycle. No injuries. The driver wa able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic could not duplicated the problem. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Jun 11, 2004 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · VT

While braking pedal went to the floor. This caused extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · TX

While driving at low speed and applying the brakes steering wheel locked, and could not turn to the right or left. Dealer admitted there was manufacturer's defect. *ak steering locked also at high speed.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · PA

When brake pedal was depressed it failed to stop the vehicle. This resulted in extended stopping distance, and almost caused an accident.

Questions about the 2001 Ford F-350 brakes

Does the 2001 Ford F-350 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford F-350, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Ford F-350 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 30,300 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-350 brakes?

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

What year does the Ford F-350 have bad brakes?

The Ford F-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (78 complaints), 2000 (42 complaints) and 1995 (41 complaints).