2004 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 vehicle is a 2004 Ford f-250 super duty I stepped on my brakes and heard a pop. The pedal went to the floor. When I got the vehicle stopped, and investigated, I found that one of the two bolts that mount the master cylinder had broken off. This left the master cylinder hanging by one bent bolt and the brakes were not functioning. Very scary. Low grade bolts? I am the original owner of the truck. Here is an internet posting of other people having similar problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246580, filed 2008-10, 75,000 miles“The parking brakes were never very effective and despite being repaired several nothing has been able to improve them. The truck has a manual transmission and disc rear brakes. It is dangerous to park it on a hill even if its left in gear.”
NHTSA complaint #11172651, filed 2019-01, 169,000 miles“Consumer had EGR sensor replaced. Check engine light came on making vehicle feel like it was going to die. The EGR valve has been replaced five times. The vehicle rolled although the parking brake was applied. The dealer adjusted the parking brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10142087, filed 2005-10, 12,169 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250 SD. After parking the vehicle and attempting to exit, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, and applied the emergency brake. It was later discovered that the emergency brake would no longer function. On another occasion, the contact parked, turned off the engine, and exited the vehicle. Upon returning to the vehicle, it was discovered that it had rolled approximately 30 feet from the original parked position. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076597, filed 2018-03, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact stated that the emergency brake was engaged in order for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle it was found that the brake line was fractured and fluid was leaking from the brake line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10630535, filed 2014-09, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 30 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-250 SD
101 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsTires
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD
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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