Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2000 Ford F-550

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Ford F-550. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Ford F-550


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2000 Ford F-550

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle have failed twice within the last two weeks, the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor and the vehicle will continue to go forward with out slowing down and other times it will slow down.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The purpose of this is to shed light on a defective parking brake system designed by Ford. The system will affect several model years of Ford light and medium duty trucks. The parking brake pedal assembly does not withstand regular use it tends to fall apart.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Ford F-550 model year vehicles:



F-550 Service Bulletins
F-550 Safety Recalls
F-550 Defect Investigations