2001 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 16%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,300miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford F-350, 16% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,300 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10087784, filed 2004-09, 30,300 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10092669, filed 2004-09, 73,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10113824, filed 2005-03, 53,553 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11480883, filed 2022-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10087813, filed 2004-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-350
31 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-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.
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