2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11718907 (filed 02/18/2026): “I have about 6,000 miles on the vehicle which was purchased new. there were 2 incidents prior to 2/15/26 (the 3rd incident), but it was only this 3rd incident whereby i could identify the problem. the 2 early incidents i only experienced the smell of burning rubber when driving and exiting the ve…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11709192 (filed 01/06/2026): “When backing up the brakes will lockup…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11706147 (filed 12/19/2025): “When i was pulling out of the gas station parking lot on dec 15th, 2025, i pressed the gas and heard a noise that sounded like high rpms. i then approached the intersection and attempted to press the brake and the brake would not press in, it was hard. my truck then continued to move forward. i atte…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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