2003 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,088miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford F-350, 9% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,088 miles. 2 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.
“As I am sure you must be aware of this issue: I purchased used a 2003 Ford -f350. I had many issues and had worked most of them out. There were many issues that were possible I was clearly unaware of. One being of utmost safety to myself and others. My high pressure oil pump located inside the engine of my 2003 Ford F-350 6.0 diesel failed. When that happens the engine stops. The high pressure oil pump provides needed pressure to the injectors in order to have a running engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386656, filed 2021-01, 110,000 miles“I thought my foot slipped off the brake and taped the rear end of the car in front of me. Scratched the bumper of the car I tapped. I was on I 95s towards fredericksburg, va when my brake warning light came on. Taped brake and the pedal almost went to the floor, but I did have some braking. Got the truck to the repair shop, diagnosed will hole in brake line caused by rust. Replaced 18 ft of line.”
NHTSA complaint #10562202, filed 2014-01, 283,000 miles“While pulling from a light or stop sign the vehicle brakes would lock up without warning. The dealership had been contacted. During stop and go traffic, when traffic opened up the brakes locked up and would stop for 20 minutes and unlocked when cooled down. After the second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they found a dragging problem. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10042246, filed 2003-11, 8,000 miles“2002 Ford f350 suffered a ruptured brake line.***no answer required***. When the brakes were applied the pedal did not feel normal. The garage found that the brake line was improperly installed. The brake line was rubbing against the support for the shock absorber.”
NHTSA complaint #10125831, filed 2005-06, 41,088 miles“While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. A loud noise came from the passenger's side wheel. Consume drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and the rotors needed replaced due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10094041, filed 2004-09Related 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 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-250 2002–2007 +5 more
Brakes: 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 2003 Ford F-350
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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