1997 Ford F-250 service brakes, hydraulic problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford F-250 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated after multiple uses, the brakes went to the floor when pulling an rv in town. The dealership determined the brake fluid is boiling and the system should be flushed, then a different type of brake fluid put in to handle the weight of the rv.”
filed Feb 28, 2006
“Whiel the vehicle was parked for a few days, a mechanic noticed smoke coming from under the truck. He opened the hood and the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The flames were coming from the master cylinder. As the brake fluid resevoir melted brake fluid it made the fire bigger. No…”
filed Dec 17, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 F-250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 F-250 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F-250 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 F-250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 F-250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 F-250 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 F-250 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 F-250 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 F-250 | 34 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.