2004 Ford F-350 brakes problems

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 268,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Takata inflators; my vehicle started all types of problems intermittent ones that cost me several thousand dollars never fixing the problem this is were it all began,,.my vehicle died going up fairly steep hill to grave yard, it immediately rolled back shoving a family members vehicle down hill a ways until they turned away from the cliff edge leaving me all alone.until going through a run off ditch stopping over it into 2 trees. I had no steering no brakes and thank god the trees were there to stop my truck if not their was a 100 foot cliff next.. I know nothing about recalls or such I just tried to fix my truck problem by problem as symptoms came on I have all types of recent receipts that all came from silverish dark maybe even gray matter stuff in the tank. When I get my bank statement I will itemize all and submit them when final cost is over.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · MD

While applying brakes in an attempt to stop, the brake pedal unexpectedly went directly to the floor, thus disallowing the truck to stop. The pedal was able to be pumped,up enough in order to stop the truck, but only one time. Attempts to pump the pedal and increase the pressure enough for future attempts at stopping the truck were unsuccessful. Inspection of the vehicle by certified mechanics revealed rust buildup on/near a weak spot on one of the braided, flexible front brake lines which had bursted, virtually making the brakes useless by disallowing pressure to be built up in the system. A further inspection of the system revealed a second braided, flexible brake line that was showing signs of rust buildup and eminent failure. The point of failure on both lines was the flexible, braided section itself, just adjacent to where it connected with the pre-molded portion of each line.

Filed Feb 17, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 73,251 miles · KY

Engine began bucking, sudden power loss and power steering and power brake loss. Mechanic conclusion was that the lining of the fuel tank had dislodged and caused the engine to foul, causing a sudden power loss. Dealer said they had never heard of the problem but we later learned they were very familiar with it, had done dozens of repairs (replacement of tank with poly tank) and that a "secret" repair bulletin had been issued ty ford to all dealers. This issue is now the subject of a class action lawsuit in new jersey. Google "ford fuel tank lining" for more info on the suit, but by not issuing a recall this issue is a potential safety concern. Had we been in heavier traffic and unable to get the vehicle to the side of the road there may have been a serious accident.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. Upon entering the vehicle he applied pressure to the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. He stepped out of the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from underneath. He also noticed that the brake lines were completely covered with rust. The vehicle was not examined or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 123,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · IL

2004 ford f350 crewcab rear seal has been replaced three times, turbo unit has been replaced twice. *kb ***nar*** the rear ABS sensor was replaced.

Filed May 3, 2006 · Brakes · 24,987 miles · RI

At just under 25,000 miles, my rotors were warped on my 2004 f350 diesel dually (4x4 8'bed crew cab). I do haul trailers under 8000 lbs occasionally but there has been no undo stress on this truck to warrant such a condition so early. Even though my brakes were "in the green" at my last oil change at 20,000 miles, after my complaint they said my brakes were now in the red - along with my warped rotors. This definitely seems like a defect.

Filed Mar 26, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 4,000 miles · PA

When truck originally purchased bubble on tire, and dealer said they all come that way, tire went flat while parked about a month later, no holes, we were told tire was no good, had to be replaced. Truck kept stalling, loss of brakes and steering while navigating downhill, solenoid assembly replaced. 2 days later kept stalling. Dealer had truck 21 days to rebuild transmission, again solenoid assembly replaced after that replaced wiring harness. Since then, caliper broke and brakes went, turbo has been replaced. Vehicle has repeatedly stalled, noises from rear end with no dx. Now engine smoking, loss of power, rpms jump while idling. Truck has also repeatedly changed gears automatically, ie while at red light truck would jump to 3rd and then truck would stall.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 7,000 miles · TX

The bolts that hold the brackets for the top support of the air suspension system continuously break. This occurred in five vehicle (ambulances) so far, VIN numbers: [xxx], [xxx], [xxx], [xxx], and [xxx]. Took the vehicles to be repaired at ford dealership. *ak there were 2 units with bracket failure, also had broken brake lines which caused the brakes to fail. The brake light on the dash and the brake line was not attached properly. The rear suspension bracket had broken. *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes · 10 miles · ID

Breaking system will not stop the truck under normal load and driving conditions. F350 - sd- v10 gas. The stoping distance is two times that of the f350 - sd - diesels in our fleet. The truck is unsafe to drive. Ford field service enginee unwilling to to solve problem.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Brakes · 8,251 miles · NY

While depressing the brake pedal it was hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.