2004 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 2,036 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 75 involved a crash and 40 involved a fire. 74 people were injured and 6 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingJul 29, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
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Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Vehicle speed controlAug 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsJun 12, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingSep 13, 2004
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, ILLUMINATION, OF THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT, OR A FUEL LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyApr 26, 2004
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
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Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Oct 30, 2007
AC HOSE DRAIN TUBE ALONG FIRE WALL DISINTEGRATED. HOSE WAS REPLACED WITH PART#EMC6A614. THIS WAS NOT ORIGINAL PART MADE BY MANUFACTURER. THIS PART WAS UPGRADED AS A RESPONSE TO ISSUES THAT FORD 150 OWNERS WERE HAVING REGARDING THIS HOSE LEAKING INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE BREAKING OFF AND GOING INTO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 4, 2007
2004 FORD F-150 WITH 5.4L GAS ENGINE. MANUAL SAYS CHANGE SPARK PLUGS AT 100K MILES. DEALER BROKE ALL 8 PLUGS OFF IN HEADS. THE HEADS HAD TO BE REMOVED. BILL IS $2,000, JUST TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 6, 2007, fire
ON JUNE 11TH 2007, I DROVE MY 2004 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK 12 MILES TO DROP MY DAD OFF AT HIS HOUSE. I CAME STRAIGHT HOME. I PARKED THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF MY HOME AT 5:00PM THAT EVENING. IT STAYED PARKED FOR THE NIGHT. AT 3:20 AM ON JUNE 12, 2007 MY 2004 FORD F150 FULL SIZE PICKUP TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES. IT BURNED SO HOT THAT THE FIREMEN HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING IT OUT. THE POLICE CHECKED A CAMERA THAT POINTS DOWN MY STREET AND IT DID NOT SHOW ANYBODY DOING ANYTHING TO THE TRUCK. IT JUST SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. THERE WERE NO MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE TRUCK, AND ALL MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED IN A TIMELY FASHION. I ALSO HAVE PICTURES OF THE TRUCK IF NEEDED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHEN DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DRIVING HARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG IN CYLINDER FIVE WAS BROKEN IN HALF. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53504 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE 53500. THE ENGINE SIZE, AND POWER-TRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS DEFECT COULD HAPPEN. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT REPAIRS BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS HIMSELF BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO IT. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRYING TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS ON THE TRUCK SPARK PLUG #5 WAS BROKEN AND THE MORE HE TRIED TO FIX THE TRUCK THE MORE TROUBLE HE HAD. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND THAT A PRICE WAS AGREED UPON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS CONFIDENCE HAD BEEN SHAKEN WITH FORD AND AN INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE DONE. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THE REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 07/23/07 *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 8, 2007
STARTED WITH ENGINE NOISE. FORD DIAGNOSED IT AS CAM SHAFT. COST $1700.00, MY COST WOULD BE $800.00. LOCAL DEALER IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS. I HAVE TALKED TO 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE MUST BE A LOT MORE.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD DETACHED WHILE CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE MUST BE DISASSEMBLED IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE SPARK PLUGS. THE CONTACT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,000.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 25, 2007, fire
FORD F-150 - 2004 V8 TRITON SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. 68,086 MILES. RUPTURED FUEL INJECTOR SPRAY BAR. $3,186.00 IN DAMAGES. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 17, 2007, crash
ENGINE SURGES WITHOUT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL WHILE IN GEAR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 15, 2007
"CONDENSATION" IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. AFTER FINDING WATER IN THE OIL OF MY VEHICLE, A 2004 FORD F150 WITH THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR HEAD/HEAD GASKET REPAIR ASSUMING THE WATER WAS ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM A FAILED HEAD GASKET. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THE WATER IN THE OIL AND TOLD ME THAT THIS COMES FROM CONDENSATION IN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THAT IT IS A NORMAL CONDITION IN ALL F150S WITH THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS MEANS ONLY THOSE BUILT AFTER 2004, OR ALL. WATER IN ANY ENGINE IS NOT A GOOD THING AS IT CAUSES CORROSION, BREAKS DOWN LUBRICATION, ETCETERA. POTENTIAL FAILURE WOULD BE THAT THE ENGINE COULD PREMATURELY/UNEXPECTEDLY FAIL, STRANDING THE DRIVER AND HAVING A HUGE COST IMPLICATION FOR THE OWNER WHO WOULD LIKELY HAVE TO HAVE A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE INSTALLED AT THEIR OWN COST SINCE THE FAILURE IS LIKELY TO OCCUR AFTER THE 3 YEAR/36000 MILE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. NOTHING AT ALL WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 8, 2007
VEHICLE 2004 F150 5.4L TRITON PROBLEM: YOU CANNOT SERVICE THE SPARK PLUGS WITHOUT BREAKING THEM OFF IN THE HEAD. EVEN WHEN USING FORD WRITTEN TSB, SPARK PLUGS WILL BREAK OFF LEAVING GROUND SHIELD IN CYLINDER HEAD. PER FORD'S OWNERS MANUAL SPARK PLUGS SHOULD BE REPLACED AT THE 100,000 MILE MARK. I REPLACED MINE AT 35,000 AND BROKEN ONE OFF IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. I USED THE FORD ISSUED TSB TO EXTRACT THEM AND WAS STILL NOT SUCCESSFULLY. THIS ISSUE WILL ONLY GROW IN MAGNITUDE AS MORE PEOPLE BECOME AWARE AND MORE VEHICLES START TO APPROACH THE 100,000 MILE MARK. THIS ISSUE IS BEGIN WELL DOCUMENTED AT THE FORD DEALERS AND FORD HAS ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED BY WRITING A TSB FOR THIS FAILURE MODE. I ASK THAT NHTSA GET INVOLVED AND FORCE FORD TO DESIGN A SPARK PLUG THAT IS CAPABLE OF BEGIN EXTRACTED AT ANY MILEAGE INTERVAL WITHOUT THE THREAT OF THEM BREAKING OFF. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 10, 2006
MY VEHICLE IS F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT. THE VEHICLE HAS 80KMIL. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING VERY SLUGGISHLY AND IDLES HARD IN A COMPLETE STOP. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK ENGINE AS 2C OILS BURNED AND 2PZT2FE SPARK PLUGS SPLIT IN HALF--WHITE MIDDLE COVER OF PLUG PLUG STILL LODGED INTO ENGINE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Jun 30, 2006
1) UNKNOWN EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE, NORMAL DRIVING, EVENTS HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST TURNED ON VEHICLE AND DURING BACKING UP .2) THE ENGINE RACED OUT OF CONTROL AND LURCHED UNTIL IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED (IT GRABS THE GAS PEDAL FROM THE DRIVER LIKE CRUISE CONTROL DOES) IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS IN VEHICLE'S PATH IT OR THEY WILL BE CRASHED INTO. THEN THE VEHICLE AND 8 CYLINDER RUNS LIKE ITS ON 4 CYL AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK. 3) TAKEN TO FORD DEALER COASTAL FORD IN MOBILE AL,THEY REBOOTED COMPUTER BUT WOULD NOT REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD, THEY SAID JUST BRING IT BACK FOR REBOOT IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, DIAGNOSTIC DID NOT REVEAL REASON FOR RACING ENGINE THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED THAT IF THE EVENTS HAPPENED AGAIN AN ACCIDENT COULD NOT BE PREVENTED OR THE TRUCK BEING DESTROYED WHICH MEANS IT COULD NOT BE TAKEN BACK FOR REBOOT OR HOW TO PREVENT THIS EVENT .I WANTED THEM TO REPLACE THE SUPPOSEDLY DEFECTIVE COMPUTER BOARD (IN MY OPINION THAT'S THE PROBLEM) OLD PART STILL IN VEHICLE .NO DAMAGES YET BUT SINCE I PROFESSIONALLY BASS FISH, I COULD BE RUN OVER,THE TRUCK MIGHT RACE INTO THE WATER,OR SOMEONE ELSE AND THEIR EQUIPMENT COULD BE RUN OVER AND IF BACKING INTO THE GARAGE WITH A BOAT THE HOUSE AND BOAT COULD BE DAMAGED OR IF THE BOAT TRAILER HAS TO BE DEALT WITH THE PERSON BEHIND THE TRUCK COULD BE RUN OVER. 2004 F150 EXTENDED CAB V8 ENGINE TRUCK IS THE VEHICLE. 6 EVENTS OVER THE LAST 4 MONTHS (IT JUST CAME OUT OF SOME OF ITS WARRANTIES, FORD DEALER SAID THE COMPUTER WAS WARRANTED FOR 8 MORE YEARS)*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 6, 2006
2004 FORD F-150 FX4 STALLS WHILE DRIVING; IT IS AS IF THE GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKS. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR DAYS AND STATE THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY STATE THAT THE COMPUTER SHOWS THAT IT WAS RUN ON "LEAN FUEL", HOWEVER IT HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS. RUNS OKAY DURING TEST DRIVING BY DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, STALLING PRESENTS A SAFETY CONCERN. 8JB
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Structure, Mar 2, 2006
2004 F150 RIGHT FOG LIGHT REPLACED, FRONT KICK PANEL CRACKED AND LOOSE. *TS ***NAR*** THE FLOOR TRIM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME APART. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE OIL PRESSURE READ ZERO. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 21, 2005
REAR WINDOW SEAL IS LOOSE AND WINDOW RATTLES INSIDE OF MOUNTING AREA INDICATING AN INSUFFICIENT MOUNT TO RETAIN WINDOW IN MOUNTING AREA. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Nov 1, 2005, fire
ON 9/28/05 OUR 2004 F150 FORD PICK UP CAUGHT FIRE AS THE OPERATOR WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 M.P.H ON A DIRT ROAD. THE FIRE APPEARED TO START IN A LOCATION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 1, 2005
(3) I HAVE TO HAVE THE PULLEYS AND TSB CLUTCH FAN REPLACED IN MY 2004 FORD F-150. I AM UPSET BECAUSE I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN ON JUNE 13, 2005 WITH SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. NOW 6 WEEKS LATER THEY KNOW WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT AND A BULLETIN HAS BEEN OUT SINCE MARCH 7, 2005. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 25, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER BOUGHT A USED 2004 FORD F150 AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE DYING WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE. THIS OCCURS IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS AND AT SLOWER SPEEDS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. TOOK TO A DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED EEC DIAGNOSTIC QUICK TEST AND PINPOINT TEST DIAGNOSTIC IGNITION TESTS AS WELL. AS A RESULT OF THOSE TESTS THEY REPLACED A MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM. HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND DEALER CLAIMS THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER THEY HAD "JOYSTICK"OR TEST STICK INSTALLED IN VEHICLE FOR 5 DAYS IN WHICH CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED 1 TIME SINCE. ALSO ON THE DASH THERE IS A 4X4 HIGH/LO LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH WHEN THIS OCCURS BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. DEALER SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESET THE PCM TO CORRECT THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. THIS IS STILL A PROBLEM, NO RECENT REPAIRS. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 8, 2005
2004 FORD F-150 2WD REG CAB LONG BED: 1 - SHIFTING VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DURING A COMPLETE STOP FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE 2 - ONCE DRIVE ENGAGED, THE THROTTLE ENGAGED AT FULL POWER WITHOUT DRIVER'S INITIATION OF GAS PEDAL. TRIED TO STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING BRAKE FIRST WITH ONE FOOT, THEN WITH TWO, WITH NO EFFECT. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED ONCE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THEN TO PARK. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE CAUSED BY RUNNING THROUGH A CHAINLINK FENCE WHICH RESULTED IN APPROX $2500 IN REPAIRS. 3 - FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER. SERVICE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. DAMAGED FIXED IN DEALER BODY SHOP VIA DRIVER'S INSURANCE POLICY. ONCE BODY WORK COMPLETED, THE BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN PUT IN A REQUEST TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN AS THE THROTTLE WAS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY STILL IN SERVICE SHOP FOR FURTHER MECHANICAL INVESTIGATION.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Exterior lighting, Jun 20, 2005
DT: HAD TO PUT 4 SETS OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. THE ROTORS WERE GETTING GROOVED SO BADLY THAT VEHICLE PULLS OFF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO FORD, AND THEY IGNORED HIM. HE TRAVELED AND SAW THIS PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OTHER FORD CARS. FORD TOLD HIM IT WAS COSMETIC. *AK WHILE ON THE FIRST TRIP WITH THIS VEHICLE, THE REAR END HAD GONE OUT, THE CLUTCH PACK WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED, THE FOG LAMPS WERE HOLDING MOISTURE AND WERE REPLACED, THE BRAKES WOULD PULSATE AND PULL FROM ONE SIDE, THE SHIFTING WAS HARSH WHEN CHANGING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, A LOUD CLUNK WOULD BE PRESENT AT TIMES WHEN STARTING FROM STOP THEN DECELERATING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START AT TIMES. SC
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2005, crash
DT: ENGINE FAILURE. FAIL SAFE MODE LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET IT FIXED FOR A YEAR. DEALER SAID THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, BUT CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT CONTACT CALLER BACK A,ND WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP. COMPUTER PARTS AND ELECTRICAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOTHING HAS HELPED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 31, 2005
I OWN A 2004 FORD F150 SUPER CAB TRUCK.WHILE EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY IWAS COASTING DOWN THE RAMP AND WHEN I APPROACHED THE TRAFFIC LIGHT I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELLERATING WHEN I FIGURED OUT WHAT I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND SLID INTO THE INTERSECTION.THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMAL AFTER I GOT IT STOPPED.THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP.THEY SAID THERE WHERE NO FAULTS STORED IN THE COMPUTER AND IT TEST DROVE NORMAL COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. IT HAS THE 5.4 V/8 ENGINE
Engine and engine cooling, May 31, 2005
DT: WITHOUT WARNING, CARBON MONOXIDE SMELLED IN VEHICLE AND WATER LEEKING FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE SMELL HAPPENED MOST OF THE TIME WHEN THE WINDOWS WERE CLOSED AND WHEN IT WAS RAINING . BUT IT SMELLEDALSO WHEN IT WAS DRY. DEALER STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP HELP BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REDESIGN THE SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP CALLER. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 25, 2005
DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING. AT A STOP LIGHT IT DIED, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT GET IT STARTED. PUSHED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND AFTER 15 MINUTES IT STARTED. THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN, AND IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER, AND DID SOMETHING ON THE COMPUTER. MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY HELP.*AK