2004 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,556miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Ford Mustang, 8% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,556 miles. 2 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.
“Anti-locking braking system (ABS) and traction control failed. The service light went on and I immediately took the car in for repair. The first repair took place between nov. 11, 2005 and nov. 18, 2005. The same problem occurred in december 2005. The second repair took place between dec. 21, 2005 and dec. 30, 2005. The same systems failed a third time. (jan. 21, 2006) I am in the process of making another appointment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148327, filed 2006-01, 12,789 miles“2004 Ford Mustang rear brake caliper/piston failure. The failure resulted in a near fire on the right rear of the vehicle. End results in replacement of the rotor, caliper, and brake pads. The left rear brake system was unaffected.”
NHTSA complaint #10222080, filed 2008-03, 54,687 miles“Car was parked on hill while idling with parking brake on, when the car rolled down the hill, resulting in over $5,000.00 in damages. The break handle was still in the up position.”
NHTSA complaint #10213004, filed 2007-12, 76,000 miles“(1) cold weather in michigan. Dry car, no additional frozen water on vehicle. (2) parking brake does not release when freezing temperatures exist. Unable to move in reverse without heavy acceleration. Free play in parking brake handle eventually goes away after sitting ( 3 - 10 minutes ), or driving forward with the vehicle for roughly .5 mile. (3) dealer could not verify concern, I scheduled an appointment again to look at this problem, but was unable to keep the appointment. No service bulletins in regard to this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106576, filed 2005-01, 18,425 miles“Casual driver. Noticed acceleration and coasting/rolling were sluggish. Mechanic noted brake area temp on front driver's side was over 400 degrees. The brakes on that wheel would not release completely and caused continuous friction producing overheating. (I noticed I am not the only one to submit this brake problem to this board. ) the mechanic replaced the total front brakes and master cylinder system. Cost over $1100 to do this back in 2013. It is now jan 2021 and I still have less than 50,000 miles on my baby Mustang.”
NHTSA complaint #11387317, filed 2021-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 27% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 | 17 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 | 15 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 36 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 13% |
| 2000 | 63 | 20% |
| 1999 | 44 | 21% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 35 | 20% |
| 1996 | 41 | 17% |
| 1995 | 40 | 7% |
| 1994 | 27 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Mustang
33 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Mustang
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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