2004 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 20
- 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.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 10 records
- master cylinder · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Brake master cylinder lost fluid. Leak was into the brake vacuum booster. Could cause loss of brakes if it occurred while driving.
ODI 11121741
Service Brakes
Brake pedal fades to floor replaced abs same problem. Noticed a lot of f150 having brake problems. Ford should step up say we have a problem. Fordman but getting pissed off. May try toyota.
ODI 11115503
Service Brakes
When driving abs light comes on and the brakes won't work properly
ODI 11100110
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Truck was sold with defective parts on the driver side of vehicle. Steering knuckle, abs sensors, etc. Having to be replaced 2 weeks after buying. Repair shop said vehicle was not maintained, sold in this condition when it could've been noticed and fixed. While driving a week after purchase truck lost steering and braking functionality on the highway and had to be pulled to the side of the road.. Towed to mechanic,…
ODI 11093426
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
When braking springs made noise and it takes several brakes to stop.
ODI 11045980
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I was pulling a trailer over the continental divide with my family and stopped to get gas in leadville, colorado. As i was pumping gas i saw smoke coming from under my truck bed. I looked under the truck and saw flames near my spare tire. I stopped pumping gas and ran to get a fire extinguisher. After the fire was out i observed that my tail-pipe had broken away from my muffler. The heat from my exhaust had melted…
Fire reported
ODI 10885645
Service Brakes
Hard brake pedal , rough idling check engine light went to step on brakes it was a hard brake pedal had to take it out of gear tried using 2 feet to press ended up using emergency brake to stop. Checked brake boost line have no vacuum on line can push air in and hear it behind the manifold.
ODI 10839987
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle involuntary accelerated. In addition, the brake system failed. The contact had to switch the vehicle to neutral and the rpms increased. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop. The contact pulled the fuses to the throttle and cruise control. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10845610
Service Brakes
While driving, i tried to stop and brake pedal went to floor and i had no brakes.i had to use parking brake to stop and avoid an accident. Ford dealer tech. Said the brake fluid was removed from master cyl.to brake booster due to faulty seal.
ODI 10839920
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 ford f-150. After the gear shift was switched into the drive position with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken hand and arm, a severed finger, and bruising on the body that required medical attention. A police…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10788912
Service Brakes
Abs brake system. My brake system began to fail in may 2015 and has done it ever since. When i push the brake pedal brakes fade to floor. I have nearly had several accidents due to brake failure. I took it to my local dealer (sackelaris ford in camdenton, mo) and they analyzed it for an outrageous fee and stated the problem was either the master cylinder or the haydraulic control unit on abs. I had the master…
ODI 10726854
Service Brakes
Master cylinder leaked brake fluid into booster (just like the current investigation on food f150) . Causing sudden loss of braking ability while driving. Nearly caused a wreck. $700 spent on repairs.
ODI 10851679
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the service engine sensor illuminated intermittently and the brakes failed to work when the brake pedal was applied. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to completely stop the vehicle. The brake pedal was difficult to depress to no avail. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The…
ODI 10626102
Service Brakes
It appears that there was an issue with the parking brake linkage. There had been small noticeable shimmy with the brakes, which having been fairly recently replaced, did concern me. However, on the way home, i tapped the brake at approx 35 mph, i got a very large clunk in the rear. I continued to drive, very concerned over what may have occurred. However, i was on open road, 40 miles from home. As i continued to…
ODI 10585847
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, the brake lines fractured more than twice. The contact mentioned that the brake lines had extensive rust and corrosion. The contact stated that the rear driver side brake line fractured on the first occasion. On the second occasion, the rear passenger side brake line fractured. The parts were replaced, but the failure recurred with both rear brake…
ODI 10786294
Service Brakes
Rear steel brake line failed above gas tank causing loss of brakes. Ford dealer says lines were corroded and rusted which caused failure on 8 yr old truck with 49.,000 miles in a non corrosive environment. And charged $500.00 to replace. Vehicle has already been recalled for gas tank strap corrosion failure this year. I contacted ford and got a very unsatisfactory so what type response. Your help and assistance into…
ODI 10471881
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I own a 2004 ford f-150. In 2012 i had my e-brake light start flashing at me. I brought it into the mechanic and had them look it over, they said they couldn't find anything wrong other then the wiring under the dash was probably bad, so i brought it to a brake specialist and they said the same thing, nothing wrong with cylinder or brakes, that it was the wiring under the dash. I'm truly not safe using my e-brake as…
ODI 10533525
Service Brakes
I have had brake problems since vehicle was purchased. The latest is the brakes locking up (mostly front) and the wheels getting so hot you can smell them burning and you can't touch the wheel. I have had the vehicle serviced several times at several different service stations starting at the dealer and the problem keeps returning. I have had new rotors installed several times (5), new calipers twice, new brake…
ODI 10523843
Service Brakes
I had to replace my brake rotors and calipers due to corrosion after only 18000 miles, and again after about 35,000 and 60,000 miles due to corrosion. On two occasion, this problem was discovered when the brakes completely locked up and the vehicle could not move. Much of my driving is on snow-covered roads with road salt, but i routinely use a car wash with undercarriage wash frequently -- about once per week. Is…
ODI 10534005
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
Im sure of the exact date originally bought my truck in 2004 brand new with 60 miles on it i had it less than a week and they replaced the tires and told me it was because they were egg shaped. And this is why it shook or vibrated at 55/70 mph it went away for awhile. Then i kept routine oil and tire rotations and balancing on it but the vibration kept coming back. The rear brakes were replace on the truck with less…
ODI 10604769
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