NHTSA Complaint #10210881 — 2004 FORD F-150
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10210881 |
| Vehicle | 2004 FORD F-150 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 27,278 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
I NOTICED MY BRAKES PULSATING WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALERS SERVICE TECH TOLD ME THE FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT RELEASING FULLY AND HAD WARPED THE ROTORS BEYOND REPAIR. THE CALIPER PISTONS HAD "COCKED" IN THEIR HOUSINGS, DESTROYING THE FRONT CALIPERS. THE REPAIR COST OVER $1,400. THE RISK IS THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BIND, FAIL TO DISENGAGE WHEN APPLIED, AND CAUSE A CRASH. *TR