2003 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford E-350, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the vehicle jerked violently to the left when the brakes were applied at any speed. Vehicle was taken to 3 different Ford dealers 16 times. They did not know how to fix this problem. No explanation was given as to why this happened. Contacted Ford, and Ford offered no explanation. There has been numerous repairs performed on the vehicle, including the ABS controller, rotors, calipers, brake pads, wheel bearings, wheels, and the tires. All of these things have not corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10133082, filed 2005-08, 1 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Ford E-350 pulling a 24-footer auto trailer. While driving 30 MPH and attempting to reduce speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact used the trailer brakes to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall for the brakes in 2004. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the air booster, master cylinder, and pressure pump needed replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11109915, filed 2018-07, 173,000 miles“Dt: contact states the brake pads are wearing out so fastand are going into the rotors. On two separate occasions there have been brake failures. The service dealer stated it was normal wear and tear on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10124576, filed 2005-06“Problems with auxiliary battery, brakes and steering. Auxiliary battery is low; therefore, vehicle won't start. Rotors, pads and calipers were replaced due to recall but problem still exists. Steering wheel jerks hard to the left. Nar”
NHTSA complaint #10051712, filed 2003-12Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford E-350
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology