10 of the
36 complaints about the 2004 Ford E-150 are about the
braking system — 28% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
2,262 miles.
DURING THE WINTER MONTHS OUR 2004, FORD, E150, VAN HAS HAD OCCASIONAL YET COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. TYPICALLY, IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS VERY COLD -10F AND TYPICALLY SLOWER SPEEDS 10-15MPH BUT TODAY IT WAS 30 F AND SPEEDS WERE 45-50 MPH AS WE WERE COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN PASS IN COLORADO. WE ALMOST REAR ENDED A SEMI AND ALMOST TOOK ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON BUT THEY HAD MOVED INTO THE FAR LANE. BEFORE REACHING THE BRAKE FAILURE RUN OFF WE WERE ABLE TO DOWN SHIFT AND EVENTUALLY THE BRAKES CAME BACK TO COMPLETE WORKING ORDER. THE VAN HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN SEVERAL TIMES TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND EACH TIME SAME ANSWER, WE CAN'T REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM SO THEY HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING.
NHTSA complaint #10390009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,875 milesLittleton, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REPEATED VEHICLE BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10252853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesLakewood, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE . THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND AS OF SPRADLEY BARR FORD JANUARY 7, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,650 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 02-14-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR 15 MINS. AND THEN PARKED. THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE DRIVING AGAIN BRAKES BECOME NON EXISTENCE. UPDATED 02/14/08
NHTSA complaint #10214091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dunedin, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BOLTS FALLING OFF OF BRAKES THAT HOLD CALIPER ON. I HAVE A TOTAL OF 12 2004 FORD E-150 AND 1 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. 3 OF MY E-250'S AND THE EXPEDITION HAS ALL HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM. WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN DOWN TO METAL ON METAL, WHEN BRAKES WERE CHECKED FOR THE PROBLEM, THE BOLT HAD COME LOOSE AND WAS CAUSING THE CALIPER TO RUB AGAINST THE RIM.
NHTSA complaint #10189892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,262 milesHialeh, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CUSTOMER CAR FAILED ON 11-02-2004. THE ABS LIGHTS IN PANEL BOARD WERE ALWAYS ON. CUSTOMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO CHECK BRAKES. DEALER SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, AND THEY CHANGED IT. EVEN THOUGH SENSOR WAS CHANGED IT KEPT ON LIGHTING UP. TWO OR THREE MONTHS AGO CUSTOMER BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN. DEALER REPLACE DTHE MASTER CYLINDER. ON FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2005 THE ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10126645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,262 milesHialeh, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CUSTOMER CAR FAILED ON 11-02-2004. THE ABS LIGHTS IN PANEL BOARD WERE ALWAYS ON. CUSTOMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO CHECK BRAKES. DEALER SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, AND THEY CHANGED IT. EVEN THOUGH SENSOR WAS CHANGED IT KEPT ON LIGHTING UP. TWO OR THREE MONTHS AGO CUSTOMER BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN. DEALER REPLACE DTHE MASTER CYLINDER. ON FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2005 THE ABS LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10126645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14 milesGordonville, MOCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
WE PURCHASED OUR 2004 FORD EXPEDITION IN JULY, TOOK IT TO FLORIDA ON VACATION AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IT STARTED SHUDDERING. WHEN WE FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED (THE BRAKES JUST WOULDN'T WORK) WE CHECKED FOR A FLAT TIRE - NOTHING. THE NEXT OCCURANCE WAS THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER, WE TOOK IT INOT THE DEALER, THEY FOUND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE AND DID SOMETHING TO IT. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. WE CONTINUED TO TAKE IT IN.. THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE. ON MARCH 16TH, THE DAY BEFORE IT WAS SCHEDULED TO GO IN FOR THIS AGAIN, I DROVE OVER A ROUGH SPOT ON THE STREET, AND ONCE AGAIN, IT STARTED SHUDDERING. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE BRAKES ON - I WAS STANDING ON THEM - TO NO AVAIL - A BLOCK AND A HALF AFTER IT STARTED SHUDDERING, AND EXCELLERATING, I HIT A TRUCK AND INJURED MY NECK. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY THE FIRST TIME, THEY BLEW ME OFF. THE SECOND TIME, THE GUY JUST ASKED WHY I CALLED AGAIN. I TOLD THEM SOME ONE WAS GOING TO GET KILLED, AND I WANTED THIS FIXED. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL FRIENDS, I FOUND OUT THAT SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER ASKED FOR THE VIN NUMBERS OF THE OTHERS. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THEM ALL FOR HIM. DUE TO THE LACK OF RESPONSE FROM FORD, I HAVE TURNED IT OVER TO AN ATTORNEY.
NHTSA complaint #10123708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dumfries, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ,AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDE BY MRS. WILLIAM'S FRIEND MR BRONEK DUTJIEWICZ.
NHTSA complaint #10095437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dumfries, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ,AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDE BY MRS. WILLIAM'S FRIEND MR BRONEK DUTJIEWICZ.
NHTSA complaint #10095437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesHammonton, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FIRST APPLICATION OF BRAKES AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY RATTLING NOISE IN BRAKE LINES AT THE ABS CONTROL MANIFOLD, IT IS HYD. PRESS. BLEEDING OFF, BRAKE PEDAL STARTS TO GO DOWN, I HAVE EXP. WITH HYD. AND KNOW THAT, THE VIBRATION IN THE LINE WILL CAUSE FITTINGS TO FAIL AT THE VALVE UNDER THE (B) NUT,,#2 (LEDS) IN MIRROR ARE FALLING BACK IN TO THE BODY OF THE MIRROR ASSY, BARELY VISIBLE FROM DRIVER SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10091098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.