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2004 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Mustang has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford Mustang

Speed Control
34
Other
23
Engine
12
Brakes
11
Airbags
11
Powertrain
6
Suspension
6
Tires
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3
Electrical
3
Structure
3
Steering
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 13, 2019SERVICE BRAKESABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ON THIS IS UNSAFE IN WET OR SNOWY CONDITIONS
Jan 19, 2017SERVICE BRAKESFRONT BRAKES DRAG OR FREEEZE UP CAUSING EXTREME HEAT OR ACTUALLY STOP VEHICLE. CAR HAS 18,000 MILES...
Jul 31, 2013SERVICE BRAKESCASUAL DRIVER. NOTICED ACCELERATION AND COASTING/ROLLING WERE SLUGGISH. MECHANIC NOTED BRAKE AREA T...
Jul 1, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENT..THEN ON CONSTANTLY...HASN'T BEEN ...
Mar 7, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2004 FORD MUSTANG REAR BRAKE CALIPER/PISTON FAILURE. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A NEAR FIRE ON THE RIGH...
Dec 12, 2007PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAINCAR WAS PARKED ON HILL WHILE IDLING WITH PARKING BRAKE ON, WHEN THE CAR ROLLED DOWN THE HILL, RESULT...
Sep 12, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2004 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE. FRONT RIGHT BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT 5:00 AM THE PA...
Sep 22, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDT: 2004 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 15-20 MPH THE BRAKES DID NOT LET...
Jan 6, 2005PARKING BRAKE(1) COLD WEATHER IN MICHIGAN. DRY CAR, NO ADDITIONAL FROZEN WATER ON VEHICLE. (2) PARKING BRAKE DO...
Jan 1, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICREAR BRAKES GRAB AND GRIND IF WET, WORSE IN REVERSE. *AK
Dec 10, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICREAR BRAKES 2004 MAKES A NOISE WHEN WET IDLE IS TO HIGH WHEN YOU PUSH IN CLUTCH. *JB

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