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.
2004 Ford F-150 brakes complaints
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I have a ford f-150 extended cab with approximately 3000 miles. The brakes have been squeaking for several weeks now. I took it to my dealer and was told that ford installs brakes that don't meet up right with the roters which causes the squeaking. I was informed that there was nothing my dealer could do and that I should buy a different brand of brake pads to put on the vehicle. I was told these new pads would run approx $50.00. I called ford and was informed they wouldn't do anything to rectify the problem either. I don't think it's right that my vehicle that has 3000 miles and that I've owned for less than a year has squeaking brakes and no one wants to fix the problem.
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 concerning the electronic accelrator(ford calls this drive by wire as it is digitally controlled acceleration)the trouble light displayed in dash panel twice over a period of 4 months.the last incident caused the vehicle engine to violently sputter and misfire causing loss of power .the vehicle was checked with diagnostic equipment and I was told that nothing appeared wrong with the accelerator module.the brakes I can live with but the electronic accelerator is paramount for the vehicle to function.no accelerator(digital) no go.loss of power,control and you might cause an accident causing injury to you and others.
While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission didn't shift properly from the first to the second gear, finally the stick shift didn't move from park to a drive gear. Also brakes vibrated while driving at any speed .
Drove veh. 10 miles, parked, came out from shopping started vehicle. Brake pedal went right to the floor, could only obtain some brake by pumping pedal.
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 supercrews with the same 2 line grooves cut into the rear rotors. One of those trucks only had 600 miles on it. All where the 2004 f150 supercrew 4x4 ( lariat and fx4)
During routine inspection dealership informed the consumer that the rear brakes wore out. The problem was not resolved.
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 both front rotors needed to be replaced.
While driving 25 MPH,the driver applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continue to pick up speed. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pumping the brakes. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home and called a towed truck to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the master cylinder needed replacing. *mr
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