2004 Ford F-150: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Brakes · 148,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Brakes · 216,000 miles · PR

When driving ABS light comes on and the brakes won't work properly

Filed May 11, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 151,000 miles · TX

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, oils not be driven

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · MO

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 cylinder replaced with a new mc and it hasn't helped. My brake pedal still fades to floor. I checked on the internet to see if this problem was a 2004 f150 f4 common problem. It is and a shocking pervasive one. Numerous accounts of this problem were posted on the internet. So I asked the dealer if there were any recalls for this and there isn't. I called the ford customer service department and they corroborated there were no recalls. My mechanic stated there was a thecnical service bulletin for this reoccuring problem (tsb reference # 17750, the federal safety agency reference # 10008234) and ford should fix it up to 100,000 miles. I again contacted the ford customer service department and they at first denied the tsb. On a subsequent call I gave them the tsb number and they stated it did not cover payment for the repair. This is a frightening experience and I am amazed there hasn't been a recall on the ABS issue. I will not drive my truck until I can get this repaired. The ABS system is supplied by bosch.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · WY

71k miles on the odometer has leaking rear axle seals on both sides and the oil is running down on the parking/emergency as well as the main brakes. This confuses the ABS system and renders the rear brakes useless in normal as well as emergency situations. I blogged on the forum f150online and several other owners are experiencing the same problem with some having as few as 11k miles on their vehicle. Look at the post, 'rear axle seals leaking on a 2004 4x4'. I did purchase this vehicle from the original owner knowing it needed a complete brake job on both axles. I performed the brake job just prior to making a 2k trip to visit my father during the holidays noticing the problem and could do nothing about the leaking problem until my return. The brakes worked very well during the whole trip. I noticed the leaking by oil dripping on my wheel after my return. The leaking is worse on the right side (passenger). I am a well trained mechanic and perform brake service to mine and my family's vehicles using the best parts I can buy in this area. If I do it, it stays fixed. I have the old parts removed from the brake job and would be willing part with them for an investigation on your part.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Brakes, Lights · 8,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. Approximately 3 years ago, the rear passenger side brakes began to vibrate. The failure occurred at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the ford dealer 5 times before a repair was finally made. Currently, the driver side is experiencing the same failure. The ABS is locking the tires in a certain spot and preventing them from properly turning. The consumer stated the ABS seemed to randomly activate on 1 wheel. The turn signal did not always cancel after making a turn. Updated 12/05/07

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · CA

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........

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 2,500 miles · OH · crash

While consumer was driving 30-35 MPH, another vehicle cut in front of consumer vehicle, consumer slammed on brakes and vehicle continued on , hitting the other vehicle on driver's front side. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed, and the ABS failed to stop the vehicle. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · 1,600 miles · NJ

First applaction of brakes after backing out of drive way that is stopping at the red light at (rt)#30-& main rd,brake lines at ABS control manfold,are vibrating so bad it sounds like the fan is rubbing somthing my experance with hydraulic. Tells me that the brake line fittings at there seat in the manafold will fali.#2 this truck has delux mirrors,signal mirrors,LED mounted in the bottom,r/s LED outer three cant be seen from the driver's seat.