- The problem
- On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.
- The risk
- The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began august 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international customer service at 1-800-327-4236.
Vehicle safety record
2004 International FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 International FE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2004 for the wheel speed sensor.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 International FE recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2004 International FE yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
International FE: every year compared
All FE years2004 International FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 International FE | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2004 International 4300 | 4 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2004 International 4400 | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 International 3000 | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2004 International 3200 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 International 4700 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 International 3800 | 1 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2004 International 1300FBC | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 International FE
Does the 2004 International FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 International FE: wheel speed sensor (June 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 International FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 International FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical International FE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2004 International FE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data