general problems of the 2004 Ford E-450

Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2004 Ford E-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

Avi foodsystems vehicle # [xxx] is a danger on the road it is not federally inspected and you can see the truck is a hazard. I feel bad for the driver everytime I see her come to our account. She is risking her life driving that vehicle. This truck has ohio plates and is in erie,PA I wanted to inform d. O. T. Anonymously. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes suddenly engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the aluminum pucks in the braking system expanded when heated, causing the brakes to engage. The mechanic recommended replacing the aluminum pucks with steel ones. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 3/28/cn.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2004 Ford E-450

Service Brakes problems
2
Brake Master Cylinder problems
1


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