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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Power train, Apr 20, 2005
CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK, THERE IS A VIBRATION FROM THE DRIVELINE. IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF SERVICE SINCE 11/25/04 UNTIL PRESENT FOR THE SAME ISSUES. FORD ORGINALLY DID NOT KNOW THE PROBLEM, AND WENT DOWN THE TSB LIST REPLACING DIFFERENT PARTS SUCH AS TRANSMISSION MOUNTS AND DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS UNTIL THE LAST SERVICE ON 1/27/05 FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. HOWEVER, ON 4/15/05 I NOTICED A VIBRATION AND GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR END WHEN TURNING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. VEHICLE WIKK BE BACK IN SERVICE ON 4/25/05.*AK
Power train, Apr 19, 2005
PERSISTANT DRIVELINE VIBRATION, MUCH MORE PREVALENT WHEN TOWING. UNDER HEAVY LOAD THE VIBRATION IS SO SUBSTANTIAL THAT VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED. *AK
Power train, Apr 13, 2005
CLUNKING SOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION AREA, WHEN TURNING CORNERS AND/OR SLOWING DOWN AND THE TRUCK IS SHIFTING INTO A LOWER GEAR. AS SOON AS I GIVE IT GAS I WILL GET THE CLUNKING SOUND AGAIN ( IT IS A VERY HARD SOUND). THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD SAYS THIS IS TYPICAL, AND ALL OF THE TRUCKS DO THIS. FORD REMEDY-LUBE THE YOKE. THIS DOES NOT WORK OR SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Apr 11, 2005
BOUGHT MY 2004 F 150 2WD FROM DEALER IN OK. 5800MI HAVE A VIBRATION @ 38-42MPH AND 58-62MPH. HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES IN WHICH THEY HAVE REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, RECLOCKED THE DRIVESHAFT ON SECOND VISIT, REBALANCES AND ROTATED THE TIRES BUT STILL HAVE THE PEROBLEM IN WHICH THEY MENTIONED WILL BE ACCEPTABLE. IT ISN'T NORMAL.*AK
Power train, Air bags, Apr 5, 2005
I WAS DRIVING MY NEW FORD F150 ,3 WEEKS OLD, UP THE HIGHWAY 70 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. SUDDENLY THE AIR BAG DEPOLYED, BURING MY RIGHT EAR LOBB. I THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY ,WITH OUT ANY INCEDENT, WHEN I GOT OUT I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHATTERED LIKE AN EGG SHELL. THE MECHANICS AT THE DEALERSHIP POINTED OUT THAT ONE C-CLIP WAS EITHER NEVER PUT IN THE FRONT U-JOINT. THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE AIT BAG SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF.THEY THEN TRIED TO TELL MY MY INSURENCE SHOULD FIX IT. THERE IS NO BODY DAMAGE NOT EVEN A PIECE OF DIRT MISSING. THEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX IT. WWHEN I WENT UP TO SIGN WORK RELEASE THE SAID THEY WANT TO SEND THE TRUCK BACK TO THE FACTORY. BUT THEYNEVER DID THIS. I THEN TOLD THEM I DO NOT WANT IT BACK THEY CAN JUST KEEP IT. UNDER THE LEMON LAW. IT WAS ALRREADY IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 30 DAYS. THEY HAD THERE LEGAL DEPT. CALL ME AND TELL THAT IT IS NOT A LEMON AND I MUST KEEP THIS TRUCK. I DID NOT ARGUE. BUT THEN OUT OF THE BLUE THEY AGIAN SAYING I COULD COME UP THERE AND PICK OUT 1 OF 2 2005 F150 THAT WERE MORE EXPENSIVE AND DID NOT HAVE OPTIONS MINE HAD. I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE CASH DIFFERENCE UP FRONT TO PICK 1 UP. I DID NOT HAVE THAT KIND OF CASH SO I STUCK TO MY WORD THAT I DONT WANT A NOTHER FORD TRUCK.AFTER THIS TIME NO ONE ELSE WOULD DISCUSS THE MATTER WITH ME THEY JUST HANG UP. NOW THEY SENT A LETTER TO SAY THEY SELLING MY TRUCK TO PAY FOR LEGAL FEES AND REPIARS. PLEASE HELP ME TO DECICED WHAT ACTION I SHOULDI TAKE . PS I DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL SO LAYER DO NOT WANT TO HELP. *AK
Power train, Mar 31, 2005
THERE IS A VIBRATION FROM REAR CAN BE FELT THROUGH OUT TRUCK SEAT ,/STEERING WHEEL /BED SHAKES WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS40-65
Power train, Mar 24, 2005
REAR END SHUDDERS OR SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP AND TURNING...THERE IS ALSO A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END...FROM READING NHSTA COMPLAINTS THIS SEEMS TO BE QUITE A LARGE PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK...SEEMS LIKE FORD WOULD STEP UP AND FIX WHATEVER IT IS....WORST TRUCK I EVER BOUGHT
Power train, Mar 18, 2005
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. HOWEVER, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Mar 18, 2005
I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD F150 IN APRIL 2004. SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 10 MONTHS, I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM FIX TWO PROBLEMS. THE FIRST PROBLEM IS REGARDING MY BRAKES. THEY CONTINUALLY SQUEAK AND SOMETIMES FEEL SLUGGISH. I HAD A JIFFY LUBE REPRESENTATIVES INSPECT MY BRAKES AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS LOOKED SCARRED. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID MY BRAKES WERE WITHIN FORD SPECIFICATIONS, AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. THE SECOND PROBLEM REVOLVES AROUND A TRANSMISSION THAT SKIPS IN AN OUT OF GEAR. IN SEVERAL POINST, WHILE PULLING ON TO HIGHWAYS, THE TRANSMISSION SKIPS AND AND DELIVERS TOO MUCH POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS, CAUSING THE TIRES TO SLIP ON WET PAVEMENT. LUCKILY, NEITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS HAS CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED AS THEY HAPPEN FREQUENTLY AND THE DEALER STATES THAT THE CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THESE PROBLEMS AND FOUND THAT MANY 2004 F150 SUPER CREW OWNERS EXPERIENCE SIMILAR PROBLEMS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 7, 2005, crash
THE CONSUMER 2004 FORD F150 EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST INDICATED 4 TROUBLE CODES (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, PCM PROCESSOR FAULT, THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH FORCED SHUTDOWN AND AN INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY). *NM
Power train, Feb 24, 2005
WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IT HAS A CLUNKING SOUND AND TRUCK VIBRATES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER (ALLAN VIGIL) FAYETTEVILLE GA. 3 TIMES. THE FINAL OUTCOME IS THAT FORD ENGINEERS SAY THIS NORMAL. I DISAGREE. WORST TRUCK I HAVE EVER OWNED. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *NM
Power train, Structure, Feb 22, 2005
HAD HORRIBLE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS,AFTER 6 OR SO VISITS THEY REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT. NOW AT IDLE WARM OR COLD I HAVE A CONSTANT SHUTTER,AND NOW A STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE HAS DEVELOPED. COMPLETELY DISSAPPOINTED IN THIS TRUCK.THIS WAS MY FIRST NEW VEHICLE,A SHAME IT TURNED OUT LIKE THIS!*AK
Power train, Feb 14, 2005
15 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT WAS IN TO HAVE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED. ONE YEAR LATER, IT HAD THE REAR DIFF FRICTION PLATES WERE REPLACED. 2 MONTHS LATER (RIGHT NOW) THE REAR END SEALS ARE LEAKING. *AK
Power train, Jan 13, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 54 MPH THE TRUCK VIBRATED. THE VIBRATION WAS SO STRONG THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT SHOOK. THE CONSUMER USED THE TRUCK TO PULL AN OPEN STOCK TRAILER. *NM THE PROBLEM WAS PERCEIVED AS THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WAS IN TOO STRAIGHT A LINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. FORD LARIAT F150 2004 *SC
Power train, Jan 5, 2005
I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MADE A "WHINING" SOUND BETWEEN 45-50 MILES PER HOUR FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. MY TRUCK NOW HAS 7000 MILES ON IT AND THE WHINE HAS BECOME EXTREMELY NOISY AND NOW MAKES THE WHINE FROM 45 MPH TO 70MPH AND ABOVE. MY FORD DEALER WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS ON THE TRUCK BECASUE THEY ARE TOLD THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS "INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM" . FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING THIS "PROBLEM" SINCE 07-04. IT IS NOT 01-05 WITH NO PROGRESS TO THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS BECOME SO SEVERE THAT I GET HEADACHES JUST FROM COMMUTING EVERY DAY LISTENING TO THE CONSTANT "WHINE" SOUND. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL OR SOMETHING TO MAKE FORD FIX HIS PROBLEM AS I CAN'T EVEN SELL MY TRUCK AS NO ONE WOULD EVEN CONSIDER OWNING IT.*AK
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Other, Power train, Dec 31, 2004
THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME ADVISING NHTSA AND FORD CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEMS STATED BEFORE.THOSE ARE THE THE REAR END SHUDDERING UPON ACCELERATION,THE WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR END, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, THE WHINING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING UNIT AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE BRAKES CONSTANT SQUEALING.I HAVE GONE TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE CENTERS IN THREE DIFFEREENT STATES.NY,NJ,NC.OF ALL THE DEALERSHIPS SVC CENTERS MAHWAH FORD IN NJ SPENT THE MOST TIME INVESTIGATING THESE PROBLEMS.SHULTZ FORD NY AND CELLA FORD NC FORGET THEM (NO HELP WHAT SO EVER JUST A BUNCH OF LAME PEOPLE WITH LAME EXCUSES)TOTAL VISITS 6 AND NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED EVEN UPON MY INSISTANCE. I OWNED A 1998 F-150(BEST TRUCK TO DATE) I'M SORRY THAT I TRADED IT IN FOR THIS 2004 BUCKET OF BOLTS. *AK
Power train, Dec 28, 2004
2004 FORD F-150 HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL, FLOORBOARD, SEAT, ETC. AT ALL SPEEDS AND WORSE AFTER DRIVING FOR 20-30 MILES, THAT CAUSES ARMS AND LEGS TO TINGLE AND RIGHT LEG TO GO NUMB RESULTING IN HAVING TO USE LEFT FOOT TO BRAKE SINCE WEEK THREE OF OWNERSHIP. THIS VIBRATION IS ALSO CAUSING SEVERE BACK PAIN. THIS TRUCK ALSO HAS HAD A CLUNKING AND SQUEALING IN THE REAR END. THIS ISSUE IS HAPPENING IN THE MAJORITY OF 04 AND 05 F-150'S AND FORD DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. DSB HAS SAID THAT SINCE THERE IS A LIABILITY ISSUE, THEY CANNOT MAKE A RULING. SO, I AM STUCK WITH A $30,000 VEHICLE THAT I CANNOT PHYSICALLY STAND TO DRIVE!!! FORD NEEDS TO COME UP WITH A FIX OR RECALL THEM ALL!!! NOTE: HAVE HAD DAMPER INSTALLED, DRIVE SHAFT INDEXED TWICE AND CLUTCHES IN THE REAR END REPLACED TWICE. THE REAR END IS ALSO CLUNKING AND WHINING. *JB
Power train, Dec 21, 2004
THE TRUCK HAS HAD MULTIPLE VIBRATION AT VARYING SPEEDS BUT MOSTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT. THE F150 HAS BEEN IN MANY TIMES WITH MANY PARTS REPLACED, VIBRATIONS SEEM TO BE WORSE NOW THAN BEFORE. I TRIED FACTORY BUYBACK WITH FORDS BOARD BUT THEY SEEM TO THINK IT IS FIXED, I HAVE ASK THEM TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AGAIN LIKE THE DEALERSHIP DID TO VERIFY THE VIBRATIONS. THEY SEEM UNINTERESTED IN MY PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE NOT FIXED A [XXX] THING SINCE THE BOARD DECISION THAT IT IS FIXED BUT IT IS WORSE AND I TOLD THEM IT WAS WORSE PERSONALLY, THE TRUCK IS A PILE OF POOP AND FORD KNOWS IT BUT BECAUSE MANY OF THESE TRUCKS HAVE THE PROBLEMS THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Dec 13, 2004
2004 SCREW LARIAT - VIBRATION THROUGHOUT WHOLE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45-60MPH, ONLY IN O/D. I BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO THE CONTENTS OF TSB 04-25-07 AND TSB 04-25-08. *AK
Power train, Dec 7, 2004
TRANSMISSION TENDS TO POP AND SWITCH GEARS ON ITS OWN. REVERSE OCCASIONALLY SERVES LIKE THE NEUTRAL GEAR, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM BACKING UP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TESTING , BUT RESULTS SHOW THAT EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. THIS TENDS TO BE A PROBLEM ONLY WHEN CONSUMER IS OPERATING VEHICLE ON OWN TIME.*AK
Power train, Dec 3, 2004
2004 F-150 VIBRATION ISSUE. THIS IS A REAL AND SERIOUS ISSUE. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR A DAIGNOSIS ON THE VIBRATION. THE DEALER SAID THEY NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE DRIVESHAFT. I WAITED 3 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS ON BACK ORDER. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVESHAFT, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD NOT CURED THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WAS LOOKING FOR A FIX AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME WHEN THEY FIGURE IT OUT. AFTER PICKING UP MY TRUCK FROM THE DEALER I TOOK IT ON THE FREEWAY TO TEST IT OUT, TOOK TO ABOUT 55 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES,I FELT A SERIOUS VIBRATION FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I CALLED THE DEALER BACK AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE UNSAFE HANDLING OF THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRUCK WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. BUT NO GUARANTEES!!! I CARRY MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE. REMEMBER THE EXPLORER AND THE DEATHS DUE TO ROLLOVER!!! THNK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.*AK
Power train, Dec 3, 2004
I PURCHASED A FORD F150 , THIER WAS A VIBRIATION IN STEERING ,CALLED SALE'S MAN AND INFORMED HIM OF PROBLEM .WE SET UP A SERVICE TO BALANCE TIRE'S,THIS SOLVED STEERING VIBRATION, BUT CAUSED VIBRATION IN REAREND .CALLED SERVICE TO HAVE MY TRUCK INSPECTED ,UPON INSPECTION AND TSB A VIBRATION DAMPNER WAS INSTALLED ALONG WITH REBUILDING REAREND.AFTER RECEIVING MY TRUCK BACK ,STILL HAD VIBRATION BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH TOOK BACK TO SERVJCE THEY REPLACED REAREND,DRIVESHAFT ,CARRIERBARRING ,DROVE FINE FOR TWO DAY'S THEN VIBRATION WAS BACK . UPON VISIUALLY INSPECTING THE WORK , I NOTICED REAREND WAS SITTING ABOUT 1 INCH FARTHER TO THE RIGHT , I NOW AM GETTING READY TO TAKE BACK TO SERVICE TO HAVE WORK PERFORMED AGAIN.I HAVE 5,161 MILE'S ON MY TRUCK, REAREND WAS FIRST WORKED ON BEFORE 3000 MILE'S AND FIRST OIL CHANGE.VIBRATION PERSISTS.*AK
Power train, Dec 1, 2004
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
Power train, Nov 28, 2004
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCK, AS I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND STARTED HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BED WAS SHAKING TERRIBLY BETWEEN 55 AND 62 MPH. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE I WAS THREE MILES AWAY AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK THE NEXT DAY, I DID. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS FIXED, IT WASN'T. I LEFT AGAIN (THE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT JACKY JONES FORD IN SWEETWATER, TN., AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM WAS JUST AS BAD. THE SERVICE CLERK (JASON) TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK AND THAT FORD WAS IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING IT. THAT WAS A MONTH AGO. NOW I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS, MAYBE THOUSANDS OF FORD F150'S WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE NOT BEING FIXED. I CANNOT GET THE DEALER TO RESCHEDULE A TIME TO REPAIR MY TRUCK.*AK
Power train, Nov 20, 2004
VEHICLE HAS A SHIMMY (VIBRATION) AT OR ABOVE 45 MPH, INCREASES WHEN LOADED AND FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK