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: power train
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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
Power train, Nov 15, 2005
DT:THE CONTACT STATES IN ORDER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM THE PARK POSITION, THE NEUTRAL SWITCH MUST BE MANUALLY PRESSED. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH HAS A DEFECT, THE PART WAS ORDERED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED; THERE ARE NOT RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *NM
Steering, Power train, Tires, Wheels, Sep 29, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES. THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. THERE WAS BAD VIBRATION ,LIKE A TIE ROD END GOING BAD OR THE WHEEL COMING OFF. THEY REPLACED ALL THE TIRES , AND PUT A NEW RIM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND PUT IN A NEW DRIVESHAFT. THIS STARTED AROUND JUNE 15, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS GOING BACK TO THE DEALERS FOR THE FOURTH TIME. HAVEN'T CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT GOT INFORMATION ON THE LEMON LAW. *AK *NM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Sep 26, 2005
A CHATTER/ VIBRATION IN THE REAR- CLUTCHES IN THE REAR WERE REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON- REPLACED THE FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT ON ROOF LEAKING- LIGHT WAS REPLACED. ROOF OF TRUCK RUSTING- NOTHING DONE. *JB
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Sep 23, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY DID SOME WORK TO IT AND SAID IT WAS A DIAPHRAGM, AND THEY FIXED IT. THIS WORKED FOR A WHILE AND THEN IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. THIS WAS AUGUST 1, 2005. NOTICED IT MADE A GROANING SOUND AND SHOOK. THEY REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE, AND IT HASN'T MADE THE SOUND SINCE THEN. WHEN STANDING AT STOP IT SURGED, GAVE A LITTLE JUMP/PULSATED AND TOUCHED THE BRAKES. IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *JB
Power train, Aug 26, 2005
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING AND IN OVERDRIVE AT 45-55 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THREE TIMES. DEALER SAID IT HAS TO HAVE THE PROBLEM WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER COULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP. VEHICLE VIBRATED. MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK 8JB
Power train, Aug 22, 2005
DT: ON 8-15-05 TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MPH. THE OWNER HAD TO PULL OVER. THE TRUCK STARTED TO BUCK AS IF IT WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE OWNER HAD TO PULL OFF SINCE TRAFFIC WAS BUSY, AND CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND THERE WAS NO TRANSMISSION FLUID. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO ADVISED THE OWNER THAT THE TRUCK WAS MISSING ONE QUART OF FLUID, BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY OTHER PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIP FILLED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE OWNER CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID A FEW MINUTES AGO AND IT WAS OVERFILLED. THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT THE HIGH FLUID LEVEL COULD BE AND INDICATION OF HAVING AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM. THE OWNER FELT THAT IT MAY BE A DECEPTION ON THE PART OF THE DEALERSHIP. HE FELT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS WARPED DUE TO BEING OPERATED WITHOUT ADEQUATE FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP DID FIND THE NUMBER 8 CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING, WHICH DID NOT SEEM TO RELATE TO THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS FIRST PURCHASED, THE OWNER NOTICED WHEN GOING UP A HILL IT STOPPED AND ROLLED. THE OWNER HAD TO KEEP THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING BACK. THE OWNER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. THE OWNER HAS NOT CONTACTED FORD YET.*AK
Steering, Power train, Tires, Wheels, Aug 19, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES. THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WRONG WITH IT. THERE WAS BAD VIBRATION , FELT LIKE A TIE ROD END OR WHEEL WAS GOING TO COME OFF. THEY REPLACED ALL THE TIRES, PUT A NEW RIM ON IT, AND PUT IN A NEW DRIVE SHAFT . THIS STARTED AROUND JUNE 15, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERS TODAY FOR THE FOURTH TIME. HAVEN'T CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAVE CHECKED THE INFORMATION FOR THE LEMON LAW. *AK
Power train, Aug 16, 2005
VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD ON HILL. WILL TRAVEL BACK DOWN HILL AS IF IN NEUTRAL WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. *NM
Power train, Aug 13, 2005
DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION THOUGHT THE CAB FLOOR AND STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLE. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR AND 6 NEW TIRES, DRIVESHAFT AND NEW CLUTCH LOCKING PLATES. NEW RING AND PINION GEAR THE PROBLEM STILL IS THERE. THE VIBRATION PROGRESSIVELY GETS WORSE AFTER LONG TRIPS. ALSO THERE IS A CLUNK IN THE DRIVE LINE ON ACCELERATION AND A SEVERE TO MODERATE SHUDDER . FORD SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE NEW BODY STYLE TRUCKS WHICH IS TOTALLY FALSE. FORD SEEMS TO SET THEIR STANDARD AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS SET ASIDE. THE LIVE WITH IT ATTITUDE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. I AM GOING THROUGH THE BBB ARBRITRATION PROCESS AND HOPEFULLY THE ARBRITRATOR WILL SEE THE HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM. ANYONE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS SHOULD E-MAIL ME AT GLENNLINOKC@YAHOO.COM *JB
Power train, Jul 31, 2005
3.37 REAR AXLE ISSUES. SHUDDER AT LOW SPEED TURNS / BINDING OF LMTD SLP DISKS. ORDER AND INST SPACER. "CORRECTED" BARELY NOTICEABLE SHUDDER BUT AT ABOUT 800 MILES, "WHINE" REAPPEARED. WHINE BECAME LOUDER OVER TIME. DEALER INSPECTED THE INSIDE GEAR AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. MANUFACTURER OUT OF STOCK. 1 MONTH ON ORDER, NEW GEAR AND PINION ARRIVED. DEALER INST. AT 800 TO 1000 MILES "WHINE" REAPPEARS. DEALER AGAIN INSPECTS AND ORDERS 2ND GEAR AND PINION. REP MADE WITHIN A WEEK OF DIAG IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A LOW SPEED "RUMMING" NOISE. RETURNED TO DEALER. FORD FIELD SERVICE TECH RELENTED TO REPLACING THE ENTIRE REAR AXLE WHICH IS NOW ON ORDER. THIS DIAGNOSTIC WAS THE 7TH IN SHOP VISIT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
Power train, Jul 24, 2005
WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR SLOWING AND TURNING TRANSMISSION SLIPS GEARS. VERY NOTICABLE BETWEEN SECOND TO THIRD SHIFT. GEAR SLIPAGE CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS HARD AS IT SLIPS.
Power train, Jul 15, 2005
1. NO SIGNS OR EVENTS LEAD UP TO THE DRIVE-LINE ON MY FORD F-150 DETACHING FROM MY VEHICLE. 2. NO CONSEQUENCES OR FAILURES OCCURED. 3. MY VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE FOR OVER 30 DAYS. DESCRIPTION: ON JUNE 14, 2005 BETWEEN 7:30-8:00 AM, I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK ON FREEWAY 99 IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA. I HEARD A 'BANG' UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK AND MY TWO REAR TIRES LOCKED-UP. I PROCEEDED TO SKID IN THE LEFT HAND LANE, UNTIL I MY TRUCK RESTED ON THE SHOULDER. MY TRUCK DID NOT DISPLAY ANY SIGNS BEFORE THE INCIDENT.
Power train, Jul 5, 2005, crash
MY 2004 FORD F150 WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AC ON MAX. I LEFT IT RUNNING WHILE I UNLOADED THE BACK SEAT OF SEVERAL ITEMS. I THEN CLOSED THE DOORS AND PROCEEDED TO UNLOAD 4 CASES OF WATER FROM THE BED OF THE TRUCK. I MADE 5 TRIPS FROM THE TRUCK TO THE HOUSE AND WHEN I RETURNED AND PUT THE TAILGATE BACK UP MY TRUCK TOOK OFF TOWARDS MY HOUSE AND IMPACTED THE BRICK WALL OF THE GARARGE (APPROX 20 TO 25 FOOT DISTANCE). I TRIED TO RUN FROM THE BACK AND OPEN THE DOOR AND APPLY THE BRAKE BUT THE TRUCK HIT THE HOUSE AS I GOT THE DOOR OPEN. THE SHIFTER WAS STILL IN PARK. I APPLYED THE BRAKE AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND MOVED IT BACK TO REVEAL THE DAMAGE. MY WIFE AND I TESTED THIS AFTERWARDS TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THIS WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO REPRODUCE IT. MY HOUSE AND THE TRUCK ARE DAMAGED AND I FEEL THAT THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REALLY HURT SOMEONE. AFTER BEING TOLD OF THIS SITE BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY I SEE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE AND ONE HAS ALMOST AN IDENTICAL STORY. SEE COMPLAINT 10081205. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN ANY INFORMATION YET.
Power train, Jul 4, 2005
I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 F-150 REGULAR CAB PICKUP IN MAY OF 04. IT HAS HAD A SERIOUS VIBRATION SINCE NEW. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS "TEETHING" PROBLEMS, GETTING BROKEN IN AS IT WERE. THE DEALER REPLACED TWO DRIVE SHAFTS, A DAMPENER AND A COMPLETE REAR END DOWN TO THE BREAK ROTORS. NONE OF THIS HAS HELPED WITH THE VIBRATION. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND DEALER AFTER THE ORIGINAL REFUSED TO SWAP THE TRUCK OUT AS A GOOD FAITH GESTURE. INSTEAD THEY WANTED TO "TRADE" THE TRUCK. I WAS OFFERD TEN THOUSAND PLUS LESS THAN I HAD PURCHASED THE TRUCK FOR, LESS THAN FIVE MONTHS EARLIER. THE TRUCK I WANTED TO "SWAP" FOR WENT UP OVER SIX THOUSAND MORE THAN THE STICKER PRICE. THE SECOND DEALER KEPT IT MORE THAN TWO WEEKS AND COULD NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THEIR SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL TTRUCKS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND HAD NO LUCK WITH RECTIFYING IT. THE ORIGINAL SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS A LEMON, THE SECOND SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS A LEMON. NEITHER WOULD PUT IT IN WRITING, FOR FEAR OF JOB LOSS. FORD HAS BEEN NO HELP WITH THE ISSUE, AFTER REPEATED PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THIS IS MY ONLY "RELIABLE" VEHICLE. IT NOW HAS @17800.0 MILES ON IT MAINLY HIGHWAY. THE VIBRATION IS GETTING WORSE WITH TIME AND MILAGE. I FEEL THAT ANY THING MECHANICAL THAT VIBRATES WILL EVENTUALY BREAK. IF I WAS LOOKING TO BUY THIS VEHICLE USED AND FELT THE VIBRATION I WOULD WALK AWAY FROM IT! IT IS THAT BAD. INCIDENT DATE APPROXIMATE
Power train, Jul 4, 2005
CONTINUOUS VIBRATIONS IN 2004 F150 AFTER FIVE TIMES TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. DRIVE SHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT STILL HAVE VIBRATIONS. ACCORDING TO RADAR AND GPS THE SPEEDOMETER IS INCORRECT UP TO 3 MILES PER HOUR CLOCKING EXAMPLE. OPERATING AT 55 MPH SPEEDOMETER SHOWING 58 TO 58 1/2 MPH.
Power train, Jun 28, 2005
REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED. UNREPAIRED TWO TIMES BY DEALERSHIP. THIRD REPAIR REFUSED BY ME BECAUSE DEALERSHIP AND FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE AND WANTED TO KEEP MY TRUCK FOR AN INDEFINATE PERIOD OF TIME TO DISCOVER WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITHOUT PROVIDING ME A LOANER/RENTAL. A MANDITORY RECALL SHOULD BE REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM WHERE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED, NOT JUST THE RING AND PINION. UNDER THE CURRENT TSB'S FOR THIS PROBLEM THEIR IS TOO MUCH ROOM FOR ERROR! VEHICLE ONLY HAS 5000 MILES.
Power train, Jun 23, 2005
VEHICLE HAS DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION & REAR END HOWL SENSE I TEST DROVE IT AUG 2004. I POINTED OUT THE DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION TO MY SALESMAN AND HE SAID IT " PROBABLY LOST A WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHT". A FRIEND WENT INTO THE SAME DEALERSHIP ( LINDQUIST FORD) AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING AFTER THEY HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THERE ARE TSBS ON THIS PROBLEM AND AFTER MY TRUCK WAS IN & OUT OF THEIR SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. SO FAR THE TIRES AND WHEELS HAVE BEEN FORCED BALANCE, DRIVE SHAFT REPLACED, CAB MOUNTS REPLACED, TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT END PLAY CHECKED & REAR END REPLACED. NONE HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUES. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME FORD HAS IDENTIFIED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AS THE PROBLEM. WE PRECEEDED TO ARRANGE REPLACEMENT AND I INSISTED ON A NEW NOT A REBUILT ONE. HE GOT BACK WITH ME AND SAID THE NEW FORD REP HE WAS DEALING WITH DOESNT REPLACE TRANSMISSIONS ! MINE SUDDENLY.......... YOU GUESSED IT.. ITS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS !! THE DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT WONT RETURN MY CALLS. FORD WONT BE SHAMED INTO FIXING THESE PROBLEMS UNLESS/ UNTIL THE MEDIA GETS INVOLVED.
Power train, Jun 23, 2005
WHEN USING PASSING GEAR AT 45-65 MPH YOU GET A VERY STRONG VIBRATION UNTIL YOU GO INTO OVERDRIVE. WHEN YOU USE THE OD SHUT OFF BUTTON AT 65 - 50 MPH YOU GET THE SAME VIBRATION. (1) FORD SENT LETTER IN JANURARY FROM 1ST COMPLAINT IN OCT 04 SAYING IT WAS THE TIRES AND WOULD ONLY WARRANTY THEM FOR 3 YEAR NOT REPLACE THEM NOW. (2) MAY BOTH FRONT STEEL RIMS. NOW AT THIS POINT VIBRATION IS ONLY BETWEEN 50 - 65. (3) TRUCK WAS IN SHOP FROM 31 MAY TO 10 JUN 05. REPLACED (A INSULATOR ASY - ENGINE SUPPORT), (DRIVE SHAT ASSEMBY -REAR) REMOVED AND INSTALLED. (INSULATOR - POWERTRAIN REAR SUPPORT) REPLACED. I DO NOT HAVE OLD PARTS, DEALER KEPT THEM. VIBRATION IS STILL THERE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS ONLY IN 373 REAR ENDS. MY BROTHER IN TX (SAN ANGELO, WAS HELPING ME, HIS BEST FRIEND IS THE SERVICE MGR AT THE FORD DEALER THERE AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM). A FRIEND TOLD ME HER FATHER IN AL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD CAN NOT FIX IT. MY SERVICE MGR BRYAN AND I DROVE A 2005 IDENTICILE TO MY TRUCK AND THE VIBRATION WAS WORSE THEN MINE. MY CONCERN IS WHAT IN THE LON TERM WILL IT HAVE ON US WHO WILL BE TOWING CAMPERS AND GOING UP AND DOWN MOUNTAING AND USING THE LOWER GEAR FOR POWER AND BRAKING. WHAT WILL THAT VIBRATION DO TO THE DRIVE TRAIN? WHO LIVES WILL BE PUT IN AT RISK BECAUSE OF THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
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
Power train, Jun 16, 2005
BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION. REPLACED TIRES, DRIVE SHAFT, ROTORS & CLUTHES IN REAR END. STILL HAD VIBRATION & RETURNED TO DEALER ONY TO HEAR "WE CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM". THE VIBRATION OCCURS ABOUT EVERY 500-1000 MILES.
Steering, Power train, Jun 13, 2005
2004 F150 XLT SEVERE DRIVELINE VIBRATION BETWEEN 40-60 MPH. THIS VIBRATION IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN TOWING OR HAULING A HEAVY LOAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO BACK TO THE DEALER 9 TIMES IN THE LAST EIGHT MONTHS FOR THIS CONDITION. THREE SETS OF TIRES AND TWO SETS OF WHEELS HAVE BEEN ON THIS TRUCK, ROAD FORCE TIRE BALANCING HAS BEEN TRIED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO APPARENT CORRECTION FOR THIS CONDITION IN SIGHT.
Power train, May 3, 2005
REAR END DIFFERENTIALS MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT 50+ MPH.
Power train, Apr 28, 2005
MY 2004 FORD F150 VIBRATES. THE DEALER HAS MAD E FOUR ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS WITH NO SUCCESS. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY START TO VIBRATE SEVERELY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VIBRATIONS IS TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 TO 25 MPH. SLOWING DOWN THIS MUCH ON THE FREEWAY IS UNSAFE IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THIS SEVERE VIBRATION STARTS, IT'S AS IF SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO FAIL IN THE DRIVELINE. AS IT IS NOW, I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THIS VEHICLE, AND AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE IT. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 7-10-04, AND NOW HAS 6770 MILES.*AK
Suspension, Power train, Visibility, Structure, Apr 20, 2005
2004 FORD F150 PROBLEMS WITH UPPER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS TIRE WEAR.*MR THE UPPER JOINT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE WEAR ON ONE TIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT EXHIBITED A RATTLE NOISE, THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS VIBRATING SO BADLY, THE HOOD HAD TO BE REINFORCED SO IT WOULD NOT FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *JB