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2003 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford F-250 has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford F-250

Engine
30
Tires
18
Electrical
11
Steering
11
Brakes
9
Powertrain
9
Fuel System
7
Speed Control
6
Other
4
Structure
4
Suspension
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 1, 2019SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE LINES COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECONDED TIM...
May 8, 2018SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WE PULLED OVER THEN WHEN I PUT THE TRUCK INTO DRIVE TO PULL OUT...
Jun 1, 2013SERVICE BRAKESCOMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKING CAPABILITIES OF THE TRUCK. REAR MAIN BRAKE LINE ABOVE FUEL TANK BURS...
Oct 6, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OUT ON MY 2003 FORD F250 - WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE NTSB ASKIN...
Apr 19, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI OWN A 2003 FORD F250 7.3 LITER DIESEL PICKUP. ON INSPECTION, REQUIRED BY PA LAW FOR SAFETY REASON...
Aug 17, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINWHEN TAKING OFF FROM EITHER A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD PROPERLY. THI...
Jul 28, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE CONSUMER STATED NO MATTER HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE PRESSED THE P...
May 20, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINWHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FO...
Jan 1, 1970SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ALSO STATES THAT WHEN HE STEPS INT...

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