2003 Ford F-350 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I along with others are having problems with brake lines rusting out and failing on Ford trucks. My rear brake lines rusted out at the points where the lines are connected to the frame. I have spoken with other Ford truck owners and am hearing similar stories. I own a 2003 Ford f-350 4 wheel drive with a v-10 gas engine. I find it hard to believe that I should have 2 brake lines rust out on a truck that is only 5.5 years old and only has 55k miles on it. My brakes failed early on a sunday morning so I was able to stop my truck before there was an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228003, filed 2008-05, 52,400 miles“When touching the accelerator vehicle continued to accelerate. The dealer inspected the vehicle, and a buy back was offered. Complaint alleged that problem described was responsible for a rollover crash that occurred on an icy road surface on december 26, 2003. There were no injuries, property damage to the vehicle occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10092934, filed 2004-09, 35,000 miles“Have a 2003 f-350 super duty Ford truck.noise in rear brakes upon investigation found that the emergency brake backing plate that the emergency brake shoes attach to was rusted away and the emergency brake shoes and their hard ware fell apart creating a very dangerous situation since super duty trucks carry and tow heavy loads and could cause serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10376977, filed 2011-01Related recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
51 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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