2004 Ford F-450 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford F-450 SD, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,325 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Intermittently when applying the brakes, the brake pedal felt spongy/soft. Although the vehicle would stop, the brake pedal was not feeling hard as it should and may cause a lose of braking if this condition continues on. The vehicle has been to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the condition was a normal characteristic of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10108829, filed 2005-01, 4,750 miles“Dt: Ford 450 2004,a braking systemproblem. Consumer took vehicle to Ford dealership and they repaired pressure release valve. Consumer found that the vehicle was still dripping brake fluid even after taking to dealership, consumer took to the dealership again, dealership said they could find no problem. Consumer noticed red fluid still dripped. Dealer said it was residual fluid which continued to drip for two weeks. Problem stopped. Then when consumer had to make a sudden stop the brakes would not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10125181, filed 2005-06, 11,900 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-450 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 60% |
| 2022 | 7 | 29% |
| 2021 | 3 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 26% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 13 | 20% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-450 SD
20 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology