2004 Ford E-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,131miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford E-150, 24% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,131 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First application of brakes after backing out of my drive way rattling noise in brake lines at the ABS control manifold, it is hyd. Press. Bleeding off, brake pedal starts to go down, I have exp. With hyd. And know that, the vibration in the line will cause fittings to fail at the valve under the (b) nut,,#2 (leds) in mirror are falling back in to the body of the mirror assy, barely visible from driver seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10091098, filed 2004-09, 2,000 miles“During the winter months our 2004, Ford, e150, van has had occasional yet complete brake failure several times. Typically, it has happened when it was very cold -10f and typically slower speeds 10-15mph but today it was 30 f and speeds were 45-50 MPH as we were coming down a mountain pass in colorado. We almost rear ended a semi and almost took another car head on but they had moved into the far lane. Before reaching the brake failure run off we were able to down shift and eventually the brakes came back to complete working order. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390009, filed 2011-03, 85,000 miles“We purchased our 2004 Ford expedition in july, took it to florida on vacation and while driving on the interstate it started shuddering. When we finally got it stopped (the brakes just wouldn't work) we checked for a flat tire - nothing. The next occurance was the first week of september, we took it inot the dealer, they found a diagnostic code and did something to it. It happened several more times. We continued to take it in.. They said they couldn't find a diagnostic code. …”
NHTSA complaint #10123708, filed 2005-05, 14 miles“Customer car failed on 11-02-2004. The ABS lights in panel board were always on. Customer took car to dealer to check brakes. Dealer said it was a sensor, and they changed it. Even though sensor was changed it kept on lighting up. Two or three months ago customer brakes did not function. Took it to the dealer again. Dealer replace dthe master cylinder. On friday june 24, 2005 the ABS light turned on again.”
NHTSA complaint #10126645, filed 2005-06, 2,262 miles“Bolts falling off of brakes that hold caliper on. I have a total of 12 2004 Ford E-150 and 1 2004 Ford expedition. 3 of my e-250's and the expedition has all had this happen to them. What happens is that it sounds like the brake pads are worn down to metal on metal, when brakes were checked for the problem, the bolt had come loose and was causing the caliper to rub against the rim.”
NHTSA complaint #10189892, filed 2007-05Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 38% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 8 | 24% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 18 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 24% |
| 1995 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 | 26 | 21% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-150
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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