2000 Ford F-250 SD brakes problems
28 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Stopped for fuel. Smelled something hot. Right rear brake caliper piston stuck in caliper and would not release, wheel became excessively hot, was hot enough to cause a burn on finger. Drove to nearby repair center for repair. During repair it was also discovered that left front caliper was also sticking.
While parking at 5 MPH consumer depressed the brakes and vehicle would not slow down. Then, vehicle collided into a building. A certified mechanic was called to the scene, and informed the consumer that the actuating rod retaining clip broke, and was laying on the floor of the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD
- Engine 72 complaints
- Tires 40 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints