2003 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- brake pedal · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Brake pedal became spongy at first but then went clear to the floor when attempting to stop. The vehicle stops but with very long reaction time. The master cylinder was replaced with a new unit...but the problem persisted. Abs unit was then replaced with salvage unit...problem still persists.
ODI 11270871
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred every day for approximately a week. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired…
ODI 11207740
Service Brakes
Nothing has really happened but both anti lock brake wires keep rubbing on the rims and whering through i have replaced both sides twice
ODI 11282572
Body · Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
Trans went out a month after intake crack had to be replace almost $1,650 together also ball joints and tierod ends no good shock no good brake are falling and rear end is grinding this truck should have never been sold help and there's "more".
ODI 10936142
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and stopped the vehicle. The contact discovered that there was fluid leaking from underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the end of a flexible hose had excessive rust and was…
ODI 10822203
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving down highway and exiting onto my exit, the truck started to run rough and eventually shut off. I had to wait about 1hour for the truck to cool off before it would start again. While waiting for the truck to cool off, i changed the fuel filter. Today, 6/3/15, i can start the truck up and let it run for about a half an hour and shut it off and it will not start back. I wait another half an hour and it will…
ODI 10723321
Service Brakes
Without warning, the brake pedal went to the floor while towing a 6000lb trailer. Stopped for dinner - all felt normal. Upon finishing dinner and returning to my truck, i put my foot on the brake and shifted from park to drive when suddenly the brake pedal went to the floor. I tried several more times and each time the brake pedal went to the floor. Inspection of the vehicle showed that the brake line leading to the…
ODI 10525177
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle lost all power (in dry climate), including steering, and brakes at approximately 50mph. Came to a stop using the emergency brake. Had two near misses while attempting to come to a stop. Vehicle had to be towed as the ecm (engine control module) was no good. Had prior misfires in engine, which ford had diagnosed as a bad head valve. After rebuilding the heads, the problem continued (while under use in dry…
ODI 10584567
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal slightly moved towards the floor upon engaging. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the abs hydraulic control unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10461640
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal abnormally into the floorboard. The contact continued to apply pressure to the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated that the abs hydraulic control unit would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10461458
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Ford F-150.
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