2004 Ford F-150 Rotor Problems
- 27
- 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
- rotors warped · 6 records
- parking brake · 4 records
- front rotors · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor
The front brakes have shuddered when applied since purchasing the truck new. As a result of this shudder, the rotors have warped and worn so thin they now have to be replaced. If we had not just bought new tires, we would never had known that the brakes were ready to fail. Ford has known about the shudder problem since 2004 and in fact, made a design change to the front brakes beginning on november 29, 2004.…
ODI 10219957
Pads · Parking Brake · Rotor
May 07 rear brake pads replaced. January 08 a violent shaking occurs at 50mph nearly causing a loss of control of vehicle on highway. Took vehicle to shop and found that a broken clip on the parking brake allowed the parking brake shoes (on the inside of the rotors) to bind nearly locking the wheels. Needed to replace parking brake, both rotors and brake pads due to damage. Shop did not keep the parts. Concern is…
ODI 10215422
Caliper · Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving between 30-50 mph, the front brakes would grind and the brake pedal would pulsate when the brakes were applied. The dealer stated that the pistons in the calipers were misaligned and failed to release the brake rotor. The dealer replaced the rotors and calipers. The current and failure mileages were 27,288.
ODI 10210896
Pads · Rotor
At 9000 miles the brake rotors warped and were replaced under warranty, but the pads were not. The rotors began warping again and were machined to remove the warping at 34000 miles but again the pads were not replaced. At 37000 the rotors warped again and now at 39000 the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Ford claims this is normal wear and tear and will not authorize repairs because the vehicle is out of warranty. Ford…
ODI 10182111
Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated while applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. The dealership determined the rotors were warped and the front and rear rotors were replaced.
ODI 10173344
Rotor
My 04 ford f150 supercrew 4x4, at 10,000 miles noticed brakes and rotors starting to wear. At 17,000 miles they were destroyed. Talked to the dealer and he said that it was normal wear and would cost me over $400 to fix it. The trucks under warranty, why should i pay for a manufacturer flaw in the brake system. I called ford direct and got someone who was reading answers out of a book and was absolutely no help. I…
ODI 10170345
Rotor
I have discovered what may be a factory defect in the 2004 ford f150 truck in relation to design and application. I just spent $500 in putting on new front rotors on my truck, however there was plenty of life left on the front pads. So if the rotors have to be replaced after 40,000 miles when the front pads are still good, then there is a problem. *nm
ODI 10162974
Parking Brake · Rotor
The parking brakes have failed causing severe vibrations while driving over 50 mph, and must be replaced as well as the rotors on my 4x4 f-150 truck. *b
ODI 10207874
Rotor
2005 ford f-150. Recurring brake problem in approx 28,000 i have had the vehicle back to the dealer 5 times as brakes squeal and grind. Approx every 4 - 5,000 miles, the same problem occurs. *jb
ODI 10152867
Disc · Pads · Rotor
The brakes have been a problem since i purchased the vehicle. The wheel shimmy's when i apply the brakes and it gets progressively worse. I have to take it into the shop again to have it looked at - the first time they ground the rotors - now i will want them to replace the pads and brake rotors. It is very scary to drive around a corner when you must apply the brakes.*ak
ODI 10118409
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fog Lights · Rotor · Suspension
Dt: had to put 4 sets of brakes on vehicle since purchasing the car. The rotors were getting grooved so badly that vehicle pulls off the road. The consumer talked to ford, and they ignored him. He traveled and saw this problem with several other ford cars. Ford told him it was cosmetic. *ak while on the first trip with this vehicle, the rear end had gone out, the clutch pack was removed and replaced, the fog lamps…
ODI 10123741
Rotor
Vibration on take-off when cold from rear-end. Ford won't fix extreme brake rotor wear for a new truck with only 12000 mles. Ford says this is normal. I don't think so.*ak
ODI 10110782
Rotor · Stabilizer Bar
I have a new ford f150 super crew that has had three sets of rotors , stabilizer bars, tires, brakes, brake cluster, etc. I now have 18,000 miles on this truck and it is needing another set of rotors now. It is completely unsafe to drive and we have children and are afraid to take them any where in this vehicle. I have other that i can provide info that has had the same problems. I need help with this and i am going…
ODI 10146952
Rotor
With 4k miles, the brake rotors were scarred extremely bad. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that this problem was due to normal wear. *sc the consumer stated that the vehicle is under full warranty. The consumer stated that he can not afford to get the vehicle fixed. *tc
ODI 10109159
Rotor · Tires
I am going to give you a view of what has happened with this truck in the 2 months that i have owned this new truck. The day after i bought the truck i took it back for a vibration in the breaks and a vibration in the wheels at 30 and 75 well as i am sure all of you know the vibration in the wheels at those speeds was the tires are out of round and well the breaks well we are still on that one i also had a vibration…
ODI 10098538
Rotor
The vehicle would shimmy/vibrate when braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer had to turn both front rotors. The consumer has a concern that the rotors were wearing prematurely. *jb
ODI 10101505
Rotor
Complaint received via e-mail. While driving down a hills state road applied the brakes and the car started to shimmer, and the steering wheel started to shake very badly. I was scared to death. Luckily, we made it to the park in one piece. I drove home and called the dealer. The dealership, upon inspection of the vehicle, indicated that the 2 front rotors were badly warped. They machine them down just shy of the…
ODI 10099582
Mechanical · Rotor
Brakes warping... Abs comes on,brakes start pumping......turn the brake disc about three times, replaced brake disc four times in twenty thousand miles on f 150 ford pickup truck........
ODI 10125458
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Pads · Rotor
Dt: the contact stated she had an ongoing failure of the brakes. The vehicle was serviced by the dealership nine times. The pads and rotors were replaced six times. A manufacturer's engineer inspected the vehicle. He made several suggestions to the dealership. The dealership implemented these suggestions although the aforementioned problems recurred. Also, the transmission started slipping while driving. It was…
ODI 10145926
Rotor
Disc brake defect- i own a 2004 f-150 supercrew. Two of my friends own one each as well. The disks are too small for the weight of the vehicle. Mine have already warped twice. They finally stopped turning them which only makes the warping faster, and put a new set on. The only problem is that tehy will do the same thing. My friends are having the same problem and ford acknowleges the problem although i don't see it…
ODI 10096467
Pads · Rotor
Rear rotors have deep grooves being cut into them, the front are not as bad but more ripples in them. I took it to my ford dealer and they told me it was due to having used tire shine on the tires. I explain to them that this was the first time i used it and it was the nite before i brought the truck in for service. The truck is a 2004 f150 supercrew 4x4 fx4. It has 4256. Miles on it. I have noticed 11 other f150…
ODI 10086581
Axle Assembly · Pads · Rotor
The brakes began to shimmy and shutter and there was vibration from the rear when driving. *nm
ODI 10155467
Fuel Injection System · Rotor
Vehicle was parked and consumer noticed fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. And a odor was coming in from the vents. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that o ring needed to be replaced inside of the engine. Also, a second problem occurred. While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor,and the driver heard a squeaking noise. Mechanic determined that the…
ODI 10079605
Rotor · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 ford f150 xlt 4wd supercab(brakes constantly squealing)conditions were normal even braking.i never had to slam on the brakes. 've brought my vehicle back to ford dealership three times over a period of 4 months.corrective actions are scuffing the brake pads and deglazing the rotors.it's fine for a month and the squealing is back as well as a deposit of brake dust on the wheel.i've also had two incidents…
ODI 10088236
Rotor
Vehicle was taken to the dealer because the vehicle would shimmy while driving 35 mph or more. The dealer turned the rotors. After 6000 miles the problem resurfaced.. Please provide any further information. *jb
ODI 10092299