2000 Ford F-550 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,496miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Ford F-550 SD, 11% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,496 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving the brake line developed a hole which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The driver applied the brake as he was going off ramp and the pedal had gone to the floor. The consumer noticed a hole had blown through the metal flex line.”
NHTSA complaint #10020144, filed 2003-06, 89,991 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11427133, filed 2021-07, 53,000 miles“Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle have failed twice within the last two weeks, the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor and the vehicle will continue to go forward with out slowing down and other times it will slow down. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007971, filed 2002-04“Intermittent brake failure at 40 MPH and higher. Vehicle will vibrate over 60 MPH when braking, and rear wheels lock up. Vehicle was taken to the dealer five times, and dealer could not duplicate the problem . Consumer stated that rear wheels lock up causing loss of control of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #8005569, filed 2002-03“Dealer had replaced brake system in july 2000 but did not advise consumer of the exact repairs that were made. Brakes failed again, dealer reviewed past history on their system, and voluntarily will replace entire braking system again without advising consumer again of exact repairs or receipt.”
NHTSA complaint #889427, filed 2001-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-550 SD
32 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-550 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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