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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup

  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 5.4 V8 CNG, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 5.4 V8 BI-FUEL, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Brake Service -> Heavy Duty -> Installation -> Removal -> Standard Duty
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 5.4 V8 BI-FUEL

Drum brakes are available in standard versions or in heavy duty versions. Refer to Figs. and for component locations when performing the following procedures.

Removal

Standard Duty
  • Raise and support vehicle, remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Remove and discard spring nut.
  • If brake drum is rusted to axle shaft pilot diameter, tap center of brake drum between wheel studs.
  • Pull brake drum off of axle.
  • If brake drums will not come off, sing a screwdriver, move brake shoe adjusting lever off of brake adjusting screw, then loosen brake adjuster to allow drum to release.
  • Remove long brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-150 & 2002-03 F-Super Duty (RABS) -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, with or without stability assist, simultaneously manages the anti-lock braking, traction control and engine control systems to maintain vehicle control during deceleration and acceleration. The ABS accomplishes this by communicating with the other modules over the high speed controller area network (HS-CAN) bus.

When the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the module carries out a preliminary electrical check and, at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph), the hydraulic pump motor is turned on for approximately one half-second. Any malfunction of...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-150 & Mark LT (4WABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pinpoint Tests
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool and Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalents, to the Data Link Connector (DCL) located in the passenger compartment beneath the instrument panel. Follow tool manufacturer's instructions for accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-150 & 2002-03 F-Super Duty (RABS) -> Precautions -> Brake Fluid Handling
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake Fluid Handling

Brake fluid can cause serious injury and vehicle damage if not handled properly. Avoid ...

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