2004 Ford E-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,170miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford E-250, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,170 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford e250. The contact stated that the glue that held the emergency brake pad separated from the pedal. The contact stated he tried to use the emergency brake but it was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the failure but did not repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and if there was a recall in the future he would receive a reimbursement. The failure mileage was 175,339.”
NHTSA complaint #10485290, filed 2012-11, 175,339 milesRelated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 22% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 25% |
| 2003 | 2 | 12% |
| 2002 | 4 | 24% |
| 2000 | 5 | 28% |
| 1999 | 7 | 23% |
| 1998 | 4 | 25% |
| 1997 | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 20% |
| 1995 | 6 | 40% |
| 1994 | 3 | 27% |
| 1993 | 2 | 29% |
| 1992 | 4 | 29% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-250
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-250
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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