2001 Ford F-350 service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Ford F-350 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *ak”
filed Sep 17, 2004
“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…”
filed Aug 12, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt
18223 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 F-350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 F-350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 F-350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 F-350 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 F-350 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 F-350 | 9 | 8% |
| 2000 F-350 | 36 | 12% |
| 1999 F-350 | 64 | 15% |
| 1997 F-350 | 29 | 19% |
| 1996 F-350 | 26 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford F-350
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.