2004 Ford F-150: engine overheating

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Brakes, Wheels · CT

On my 2004 f-150 super crew w/75000 miles I have had to replace front rotor 3 times because rotors are turning blue and wearing down prematurely causing bad braking, because bearings are failing and causing wobble and overheating rotors taking temper out of rotors, I have been to dealers and they say can't find problem and must be excessive braking, (not) this model rotor has built in bearing and cost over 200.00 each. Now wheel is doing it again and looking at 4th set of rotors because wheel is wobbling( bearing failing again) some thing has to be done because other people are having same problem with front brakes on this model vehicle, did internet search, please let me know.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Brakes · 77,500 miles · CO

Right rear emergency brake assembly shattered, bent and broken inside brake drum. Pad stripped off one brake shoe, pins bent and activator arm broken. Occurred when emergency brake applied while in parking lot. All pieces stayed in the brake drum and damaged the drum before the vehicle could be brought to a stop. Could have been very serious if it caused the drum to seize due to overheating or jamming between the drum and the axel while spinning around inside the drum while driving.

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · OK

2004 ford f150 fx4 supercrew. There is an intermittent buzzing noise inside the cab when the truck is idling in drive. The noise usually happens, at a stop, after drving on the expressway for 20 minutes or more. It sounds like some sort of sensor getting hot possibly overheating. The noise usually goes away after the vehucle cools down. However, during summer driving the frequency of incidents is higher.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Transmission · 21,935 miles · MA

Dt: on 8-15-05 transmission slipped while driving on the expressway at 60 MPH. The owner had to pull over. The truck started to buck as if it was going in and out of gear. No warning light came on. The owner had to pull off since traffic was busy, and checked the transmission fluid, and there was no transmission fluid. Owner had the vehicle towed to a dealership, who advised the owner that the truck was missing one quart of fluid, but could not find any other problems. The dealership filled the transmission fluid. The owner checked the transmission fluid a few minutes ago and it was overfilled. The owner's manual indicated that the high fluid level could be and indication of having an overheating problem. The owner felt that it may be a deception on the part of the dealership. He felt that the transmission was warped due to being operated without adequate fluid. The dealership did find the number 8 cylinder was misfiring, which did not seem to relate to the transmission slipping. When the truck was first purchased, the owner noticed when going up a hill it stopped and rolled. The owner had to keep the foot on the brake to keep it from rolling back. The owner notified the dealership about this problem. The dealership advised that this was normal. The owner has not contacted ford yet.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Brakes · CO · crash

Note: this is just a starting point for my neighbor. She will contact you personally when back in state. 2004 ford supercrew pickup truck. Bought from denver dealership with 6000 miles.*ak 1) brakes began acting up ( overheating ) 2) left rear emergency brake locked up while vehicle was approaching dam on snow covered road. Truck went into skid and slammed into guard cable. Extensive front end damage to vehicle. Woman and two young daughters traumatized by vehicle hovering over 400 ft.drop off dam. Approximately 10 ft more to the left and vehicle would have undeniably flipped and rolled to the bottom of the dam and into the power plant. 3) brought to summit ford dealership in silverthorne, co. Mechanics all agreed the left rear emergency brake was defective and LED to the accident. Now, ford won't honor to repair the vehicle and state farm insurance say they won't repair the vehicle as is a ford defect. Neighbor lady has been without her just bought vehicle now for over two months. Countless phone calls have been unanswered or ignored as finger pointing continue4s between the insurance company and ford. I was called to scene and helped vehicle owner get truck off guard cable.