2004 Ford F-250: brake failure

6 of the 154 complaints about the 2004 Ford F-250 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 72,250
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2014
1
2012
2
2011
3
2008
3
2006
2
2005
1
2004
6
2003
1
2001
4
2000
7
1999
18
1997
5
1996
1
1995
13
1994
1
1993
5
1992
3
1991
6
1990
8

What owners say

Filed Nov 2, 2019 · Brakes · 208,000 miles · ID

The caliber suddenly broke and I had no brakes. All of the brake fluid leaked out.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Brakes · 94,631 miles · VA

Complete loss of braking due to a broken rear brake line. Occurred after pulling/ parking a 12000 lb 5th wheel rv. Break attributed to rust by ford service dept.

Filed Jun 1, 2014 · Brakes · 72,250 miles · VA

Vehicle experienced catastrophic brake failure while maneuvering in driveway. Rear steel brake line failed due to installation error which caused it to wear through on a frame mounted fastener. I was under the impression that vehicle braking systems were "2 channel" in that if a catastrophic failure was experienced that only half of the system would be affected. My experience yesterday has caused much concern for other owners of this type of vehicle. In my opinion, all brake lines should be manufactured from stainless steel as it appears the fuel lines currently are. I feel this is a serious deficiency that should be addressed. Thankfully, my experience occurred at a slow rate of speed. If it had occurred at road or highway speed, I may not have been able to file this complaint.

Filed Jun 28, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 59,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the brakes failed. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the frame rail and undercarriage were completely rusted. In addition, the exhaust manifold was corroded and there were fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The rear plates for the parking and emergency brakes were also completely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and the current mileage was 59,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Engine · 10,000 miles · TX

While driving 60 MPH vehicle shut down. As a result, power steering and brakes failed.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Acceleration · 2,300 miles · WA

When engaged in cruise control engine malfunctioned. As a result, power steering and power brakes failed. *ak cruise control was set at 35 MPH. Then when vehicle was running downhill, consumer allowed the vehicle to increased speed up to 40 MPH; however, at that point the engine malfunctioned which also LED to the loss of power steering and power brakes. Another incident occurred when consumer was driving at 52 MPH in a hairpin curve. *la see odi 10083767 also.