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2004 Ford F Super Duty Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
21%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford F Super Duty, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.

“Driving at approx. 30mph. Applied brakes. Very little pressure as pedal went to the floor. Both front brake lines from ABS pump to lf & rf brake hoses were rotted, as was 3rd line from ABS pump to rear union. All 3 required replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #10778611, filed 2015-09, 91,103 miles

“Right front wheel bearing and anti-lock system failed, crossed the center line in the town .stepping on the brakes only made matters worse; because now it pulled harder to the left. Crain Ford after replace every part on the right side. Shortly after that it again the truck pulled to left and the brakes had to be replace because of a bent caliper. There was steering joint replaced,u joint, and wheel bearing then after brake pads and a caliper on the right side.”

NHTSA complaint #10567758, filed 2014-03, 49,012 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008413%
200514%
2004321%
200314%
2002515%
200113%
20001016%
19992527%
199817%
199728%
1995217%
1994630%
1992675%

Other parts of the 2004 Ford F Super Duty

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F Super Duty

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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