2004 Ford F-150: brake failure

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Brakes · 1 miles · FL

Brake master cylinder lost fluid. Leak was into the brake vacuum booster. Could cause loss of brakes if it occurred while driving.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Brakes · 226,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brakes failed to engage. The contact discovered that the brake vacuum hose separated due to a defective clamp. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 226,000. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · NV

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.

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 Mar 6, 2015 · Body, Brakes · OH

2004 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame rust problems. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the vehicle had to be towed to the repair shop, because the brakes went out. The rear brake lines, hoses, calipers, master cylinder and pads were replaced. Updated 03/09/15.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Brakes · OH

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 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster vacuum supply hose assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Brakes · 49,888 miles · NJ

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 this potential safety issue is welcomed. *tr

Filed Oct 11, 2010 · Brakes · 48,518 miles · WA

My 2004 ford f-150 parking brake doesn't release fully or randomly engages as I'm driving down the road. This makes the truck shimmy badly. I didn't know what was happening when this first started. I took it in to the dealer they said they could find nothing wrong. It happen a number of more times. Finely the parking brake pedal came loose and went to the floor when I tried to engage it. I took the truck back to the dealer they said my parking brake shoes where shot and I must be driving with my brake on. I was not. I paid to have new parking brake shoes and drums turned.about 1 yr. Later I was drive down the highway got a bad shimming again .about two days later my parking brake pedal went to the floor again. At this time I knew the parking brake was the problem. I took it back to the dealer again they still say there is no problem.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the wheels began to lock. The contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the lining on the brake pads were separating and causing the brake failure. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to be examined. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. Updated 10/26/10. *lj the consumer stated the emergency brake pads separated from the calipers which caused the pads to bind up in the calipers causing the rear wheels to lock up. Updated 10/26/10

Filed May 27, 2008 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. When making right turns at any speed, the contact hears an unusual sound coming from the vehicle. When he makes left turns, he hears nothing. The failure worsened to the point that the unusual sound occurred when he would accelerate from a stop. The dealer informed him that the brakes failed and the vehicle needed a complete brake job. The failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 8,200. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/03/08

Filed Apr 1, 2006 · Brakes · 18,599 miles · FL

Loss of braking. Brake pedal went to the floor. Could pump up brakes for partial braking, but brakes would not hold. Vehicle was towed to bartow ford, bartow, fl on 3/29/06, but was not looked at until 3/30/06. Service department could not replicate the problem and could find nothing wrong. Tow truck operator mentioned to me that he had towed another 2004 ford f-150 the previous week that had the same problem with loss of braking.