Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Because the truck is driven very little (<1000 miles in the year) and my driving style makes minimal use of the brakes, the calipers rust up."
Anonymous, NY (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Brake stuck in applied position, causing overheating and fading"
Joseph P., PA (2008 Ford F-350 XLT 6.4-L V8 diesel)"I've had to replace both front and rear brakes. I always downshift going down steeper hills, so I'm not sure why the brakes are not holding up. I do have a heavy trailer, but since this is an F-350, I would expect the brakes to handle the stopping required for trailers"
Steve O., WA (2008 Ford F-350 King Ranch 6.4-L V8 diesel)"I tow trailers with this vehicle and the rear calipers locked up causing the rotors to over heat. Both were replaced under a purchased extended warranty at no cost"
Anonymous, VA (2008 Ford F-350 King Ranch 6.4-L V8 diesel)"driver front caliper locked up"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Ford F-350 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Brakes lasted 85000 miles. Most of the miles towing a 18000lb 5th wheel trailer"
Anonymous, WA (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Pulling 30 foot fifth-wheel camper. Started on the way to southern destination. Yes, resolved in closest town."
Anonymous, (2008 Ford F-350 Unsure 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Operating in in harsh winter road conditions. Roads treated with salt and liquid deicer.Front calibers started locking up"
Anonymous, MT (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)"The brake line needed to be replaced. At 130,000 miles, this was not a surprise"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Ford F-350 King Ranch 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Because of all the salt on the roads in upstate New York the parking brake system was completely corroded and could not be applied. Had to be replaced."
John S., NY (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Because of my driving style I make very little use of the brakes, i.e., I gauge the next stop light and get off the accelerator rather than drive to the light and apply the brakes. Because of all the salt in upstate New York the calipers stick, wearing the rotors and needed the calipers to be replaced."
John S., NY (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Brakes (= rotors, pads, calipers) last about 30,000 miles, primarily due to rust/corrosion"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Ford F-350 XL 6.4-L V8 diesel)"The front calipers in my 2008 Ford F-350 have required recurring replacement: four calipers in 12 years, all front calipers. The calipers don't wear out, but will fail to release hydraulic pressure, causing that wheel to lock up or at the least become extraordinarily hot with very significant pulling towards the failing side. Of course, the vehicle is not driveable in such a condition."
Anonymous, FL (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Self caused brake failure due to towing a 5th wheel RV with Gain braking set to low at 3.5 when should have been around 8.5."
Anonymous, AL (2008 Ford F-350 FX4 6.4-L V8 diesel)"Regular problem with brake fires. Dealer believes it's caused by the truck not being driven enough"
Anonymous, MD (2008 Ford F-350 6.4-L V8 diesel)
"I have had repeated problems with the front calipers on my 2008 Ford F-350. I've had to replace the left one 3 times and the right one once, recently. The calipers fail by locking up and not releasing hydraulic pressure. This appears to be a chronic and reoccurring problem."
Anonymous, FL (2008 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.4-L V8 diesel)