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: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior lighting, Nov 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER 5 TIMES BEFORE A REPAIR WAS FINALLY MADE. CURRENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE ABS IS LOCKING THE TIRES IN A CERTAIN SPOT AND PREVENTING THEM FROM PROPERLY TURNING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS SEEMED TO RANDOMLY ACTIVATE ON 1 WHEEL. THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT ALWAYS CANCEL AFTER MAKING A TURN. UPDATED 12/05/07
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Nov 4, 2007
THE PARKING BRAKES HAVE FAILED CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, AND MUST BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE ROTORS ON MY 4X4 F-150 TRUCK. *B
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END SHAKE. THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AT 48,000 MILES, THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND TURNED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND MAKING A SUDDEN STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPS. THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST CONTINUOUSLY BE PUMPED FOR PRESSURE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE NORMAL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE FAILURES SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 51,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Service brakes, Air, Power train, Visibility, Apr 6, 2007
2004 F-150 SUPERCREW 2WD AUTOMATIC. TRANSMISSION REQUIRES REBUILD AT 54000. BOUGHT NEW ALL SEALS REPLACED WITHIN 2-3 MONTHS DUE TO FLUID LEAKS. SLIPPING BEGAN LESS THAN 40,000. FLUID FLUSH ALLEVIATED THE ISSUE, BUT SLIPPING RETURNED. AT 60 MPH TRASMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL MOMENTARILY AT RANDOM TIMES. POWER REAR SLIDING WINDOW DOES NOT WORK; FAILED WITHIN FIRST 2-3 MONTHS; NO COMPUTER CODE TO DETAIL THE ISSUE SO FORD WILL NOT FIX REGARDLESS OF CONFIRMED FAILURE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE. ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON FIRST BREAK MAINTENANCE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2007, crash
I WAS IN A BANK DRIVE-UP DRIVING MY DAUGHTER''S 2004 FORD 150 TRUCK. WHEN I STARTED TO LEAVE THE TRUCK LURCHED AND THE ENGINE WENT TO FULL SPEED. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE TRUCK. I WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE BANK WHERE THE TELLERS WERE, SO I TURNED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. THE TRUCK KEPT GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITH ME TRYING TO STOP IT WITH THE BRAKES. IT SHOT THROUGH THE PARKING LOT AND ACROSS A VERY BUSY ROAD WHERE A CAR HIT ME. THE IMPACT OF THE OTHER CAR DIDN''T EVEN PHASE THE TRUCK. IT KEPT GOING, OVER THE CURB ACROSS THE STREET, THROUGH A BURGER KING PARKING LOT AND RAMMED INTO METAL STAIRS ON THE SIDE OF A JEWELRY STORE WHERE IT FINALLY STOPPED. I HIT THE STAIRCASE AT A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED YET THE AIRBAGS DIDN''T DEPLOY. THE CAR THAT HIT ME WAS TOTALED AND THE DRIVER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. MY DAUGHTER''S TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES THAT TURNED OUT TO BE BRUISES ALL OVER MY BODY, ESPECIALLY ON MY LEGS. THE STAIRCASE WAS DESTROYED AND A CAR NEARBY HAD DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE WAS NOT ADEQUATE TO COVER ALL THE DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY SENT SOMEONE OUT TO DO AN ENGINEERING REPORT ON THE TRUCK BUT HE COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. THAT DIDN''T SURPRISE ME AS THERE WAS LITTLE LEFT TO INSPECT. THIS WAS DEFINITELY A MECHANICAL FAILURE. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDDLE. I WAS TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK WITH THE BRAKES AND STEERING TO AVOID PEOPLE AND OTHER OBSTACLES. FORD NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS AS IT IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FLAW OR DEFECT. I AM GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A LOT OF MONEY TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE THAT THE INSURANCE DIDN''T PAY.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 9, 2007
AT 9000 MILES THE BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE PADS WERE NOT. THE ROTORS BEGAN WARPING AGAIN AND WERE MACHINED TO REMOVE THE WARPING AT 34000 MILES BUT AGAIN THE PADS WERE NOT REPLACED. AT 37000 THE ROTORS WARPED AGAIN AND NOW AT 39000 THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FORD CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND WILL NOT AUTHORIZE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. FORD SAYS THE CONSUMER MUST PAY THE COST TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AND PADS. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 10, 2006
MY 04 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4, AT 10,000 MILES NOTICED BRAKES AND ROTORS STARTING TO WEAR. AT 17,000 MILES THEY WERE DESTROYED. TALKED TO THE DEALER AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND WOULD COST ME OVER $400 TO FIX IT. THE TRUCKS UNDER WARRANTY, WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR A MANUFACTURER FLAW IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I CALLED FORD DIRECT AND GOT SOMEONE WHO WAS READING ANSWERS OUT OF A BOOK AND WAS ABSOLUTELY NO HELP. I E-MAILED FORD AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS ALL DEALERS ARE INDEPENDENT AND CAN CHARGE WHATEVER THEY WANT!! AND NEVER DID GIVE ME AN ANSWER ABOUT MY BRAKES. I FINALLY TALKED TO A FRIEND WHO'S FATHER IA HIGH UP THE FORD LADDER. HE HAD SOMEONE GIVE ME A "DEAL" AND REPAIR MY TRUCK AT A SMALL COST. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO GET A "DEAL" WHEN MY TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY? NEW BRAKES HAVE 500 MILES ON THEM AND ALREADY SEE THE NEW ROTORS STARTING TO GROOVE!!! FORD HAS NOT HELPED ONE BIT IN THIS PROBLEM I OWN TWO FORDS, CANT WAIT TO GET RID OF THEM. THERE WILL BE NO MORE FORDS IN THIS FAMILY!! *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 20, 2006
I HAVE DISCOVERED WHAT MAY BE A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE 2004 FORD F150 TRUCK IN RELATION TO DESIGN AND APPLICATION. I JUST SPENT $500 IN PUTTING ON NEW FRONT ROTORS ON MY TRUCK, HOWEVER THERE WAS PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT ON THE FRONT PADS. SO IF THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AFTER 40,000 MILES WHEN THE FRONT PADS ARE STILL GOOD, THEN THERE IS A PROBLEM. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 12, 2006
WHILE TRAVELING ON I-10 VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. ONCE WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ONCE AT 65 MPH. DURING THE INCIDENTS THE VIBRATION WAS NOT ISOLATED TO ONE PART OF THE VEHICLE BUT THE WHOLE VEHICLE VIBRATED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE NEXT DAY IN DAYLIGHT I NOTICED THE FOLLOWING: 1. ALL WHEEL RIMS WERE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BRAKE DUST. EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST WASHED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO STARTING THE 1,000 MILE TRIP FROM HOUSTON, TX TO GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL. 2. ALL WHEEL RIMS HAD WHAT WAS EITHER BRAKE FLUID OR MELTED WHEEL GREASE ON THE SURFACE. 3. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DAMAGED BY THE VIBRATION I.E., TREAD HAD STARTED TO DELAMINATE FROM THE TIRE. TIRES HAD APPROXIMATELY 28,000 MILES AT THE START OF TRIP AND WERE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO TIRE WORN TO WEAR BAR. 4. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD SCUFF MARKS THAT APPEARED AS IF THE TIRES HAD BEEN RUN LOW ON AIR. 5. THE FRONT ROTORS ON THE OUTSIDE SURFACE WERE THE BRAKE PAD MADE CONTACT WERE GROOVED BEYOND WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRESENT ON A VEHICLE WITH 29,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. METAL SHAVINGS WERE PRESENT ON THE FRONT WHEEL RIMS. 6. THE REAR ROTORS WERE ALSO GROOVED ON THE OUTSIDE WITH THE INSIDE APPEARING AS IF THE BRAKE PAD WAS NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR SURFACE I.E., ONLY OUTSIDE PAD IS MAKING PROPER CONTACT. I TOOK THE 2004 FORD F-150 TO THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL FOR CORRECTION OF THE ABOVE PROBLEMS. SERVICE MANAGER INITIALLY RESISTED ADMITTING THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL A MAINTENANCE TECH WALKED BY AND SAID HE HAD A "TSB ON THAT". DEALER SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND PADS. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE MANAGER WOULD NOT ADMIT THE VIBRATION CAUSED THE DAMAGE TO THE TIRES. THE REAR CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS WERE NOT SERVICED OR CHANGED. FURTHER, THE SERVICE MANAGER COULD NOT OR WOULD NOT ADMIT TO ORIGINAL PROBLEM WITH THE VIBRATION BEING FIXED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 5, 2006
FAILURE OF REAR CALIPERS ON 2004 FORD F-150 TRUCK CAUSING TIRES TO LOCK UP OR VIOLENT SHAKING IN FRONT END. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Jun 23, 2006
FELT LIKE A FLAT FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, BUT THERE WAS NO FLAT. HEAVY VIBRATION. DEALER CAN'T SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY WITHOUT DUPLICATING IT. PUT MY HAND ON RIGHT REAR ROTOR, IT WAS HOT AND THE OTHER 3 ROTORS WERE NOT. I SUSPECT IT IS A BAD PISTON IN CALIPER OR A FAULTY E-BRAKE. I AM GOING BACK TO DEALER AGAIN. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Jun 12, 2006
DEFECTIVE B. F GOODRICH LONG TRAIL TA TIRES (265R60 18) FORD F150 LARIAT APPEAR TO HAVE A DESIGN DEFECT CAUSING A VERY HARSH RIDE & SHUDDERING UPON STOPPING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP IN THE RAIN, THE SHUDDERING CAUSED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE TO MALFUNCTION AND RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF THE TIRE DEFECT (A LETTER WAS RECEIVED) YET HAS DECLINED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, May 23, 2006
THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SHIMMY AND SHUTTER AND THERE WAS VIBRATION FROM THE REAR WHEN DRIVING. *NM THE PROBLEM STARTED THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND RECURRED EVERY THREE, FOUR OR FIVE MONTHS. FOUR REPAIRS DID NOT ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM SO A FIFTH REPAIR WAS REQUIRED ON JAN 25, 2006 WITH 32040 MILES. DURING THE FIVE REPAIR THE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED TWICE AND REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED ONCE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 18, 2006
3/23/06 TOOK MY TRUCK INTO DEALERSHIP FOR WHAT SEEMED TO BE THE FRONT LEFT CALIPER STICKING (TRUCK FELT LIKE BRAKE WAS CONTINUOUSLY PRESSED, AREA SMELLED STRONGLY OF BURNED RUBBER). DEALERSHIP STATED THEY TOOK LEFT FRONT WHEEL OFF AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS, TRUCK WAS OKAY TO LEAVE IN. 4/6/06 - WHILE PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES WERE HARDLY OPERABLE. WHILE DRIVING TO DEALERSHIP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ALTERNATE BETWEEN WORKING OKAY AND DEPRESSING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED LACK OF BRAKE FUNCTIONING AND STATED THAT IS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ADVISED ME THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER. KEPT TRUCK OVERNIGHT. 4/14/06 - SAME EXACT PROBLEM AS ON 4/6/06. DEALERSHIP AGAIN ACKNOWLEDGED LACK OF BRAKE FUNCTIONING AND STATED SAFETY HAZARD. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE NEW MASTER CYLINDER THAT THEY PUT IN MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE AND THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVER THE WEEKEND IN ORDER TO GET ANOTHER NEW MASTER CYLINDER IN AND REPLACE IT AGAIN. 4/24/06 - SAME EXACT PROBLEM AGAIN. DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED LACK OF BRAKE FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY HAZARD. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY. ADJUSTED PUSH ROD WHILE I WAITED. 5/18/06 - ONCE AGAIN, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. DROVE STRAIGHT TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED OF SAFETY HAZARD AND THAT THEY NEED TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG. I DON'T BELIEVE ANY CONSUMER SHOULD BE STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT BECOMES POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WITHOUT WARNING AND THAT HAS BEEN IN THE FORD REPAIR SHOP 5 TIMES IN 2 MONTHS FOR THE SAME THING. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF INCIDENTS AND THE DEALERSHIPS LACK OF BEING ABLE TO CORRECT IT. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A $16,000 PAYOFF ON A POSSIBLE DEATH MACHINE AND I THINK SOMEONE HIGHER THAN THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD SERIOUSLY REVIEW MY SITUATION BEFORE THIS HAPPENS AGAIN. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Apr 17, 2006
THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SHIMMY AND SHUTTER AND THERE WAS VIBRATION FROM THE REAR WHEN DRIVING. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Apr 16, 2006
THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SHIMMY AND SHUTTER AND THERE WAS VIBRATION FROM THE REAR WHEN DRIVING. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 3, 2006
2004 F-150 SUPER CREW - TAKEN BACK TO DEALER STARTING APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE FOR SEVERE SQUEALING AND PULSATING, IT'S GOING BACK FOR THE 6TH TIME NEXT WEEK. THE ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE AND SOME KIND OF SPRAY (YEAH RIGHT) AND STILL NOT FIXED. NOW SEVERE SHAKING AT ANY SPEEDS VERY INTERMITTENT, AND ALWAYS PULSATES LIKE WARPED ROTORS INCLUDING SQUEALING ALL THE TIME. OH YEAH THE REAR END CLUTCH PACKS WERE ALSO REPLACED THREE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 1, 2006
LOSS OF BRAKING. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COULD PUMP UP BRAKES FOR PARTIAL BRAKING, BUT BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BARTOW FORD, BARTOW, FL ON 3/29/06, BUT WAS NOT LOOKED AT UNTIL 3/30/06. SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. TOW TRUCK OPERATOR MENTIONED TO ME THAT HE HAD TOWED ANOTHER 2004 FORD F-150 THE PREVIOUS WEEK THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF BRAKING. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 16, 2006
2005 FORD F-150. RECURRING BRAKE PROBLEM IN APPROX 28,000 I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES AS BRAKES SQUEAL AND GRIND. APPROX EVERY 4 - 5,000 MILES, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS. *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 24, 2006
2004 F150 BRAKES BEGAN TO SHIMMY AND SHUTTER 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE RESURFACED AND REPLACED. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** ABOUT THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER BEGAN HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS 3 TIME, RESURFACED THEM TWICE, REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES AND REPLACED THE FRONT CALIPERS ONCE. THE REAR END WAS REPLACED ON DEC 2, 2004 BECAUSE OF VIBRATION AND BAD BEARINGS.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 5, 2006
I HAVE A NEW FORD F150 SUPER CREW THAT HAS HAD THREE SETS OF ROTORS , STABILIZER BARS, TIRES, BRAKES, BRAKE CLUSTER, ETC. I NOW HAVE 18,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND IT IS NEEDING ANOTHER SET OF ROTORS NOW. IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WE HAVE CHILDREN AND ARE AFRAID TO TAKE THEM ANY WHERE IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE OTHER THAT I CAN PROVIDE INFO THAT HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. I NEED HELP WITH THIS AND I AM GOING TO EXPLORE EVERY AVENUE POSSIBLE TO SEE THAT NO ONE IS INJURED DO TO THIS DEFECT.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Dec 22, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD AN ONGOING FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP NINE TIMES. THE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED SIX TIMES. A MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. HE MADE SEVERAL SUGGESTIONS TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IMPLEMENTED THESE SUGGESTIONS ALTHOUGH THE AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEMS RECURRED. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Nov 23, 2005, crash, fire
DT: THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL THERE WHERE NO BRAKES. THIS, IN TURN, CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS ACCIDENT INVOLVED FOUR OTHER VEHICLES WHICH SUSTAINED DAMAGES. THIS CRASH WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT .UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION .THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 10, 2005
FRONT BRAKES PULSATE. SEVERE PULSATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY. FIRST REPAIR (ROTOR REPLACEMENT) AT 10578 MILES. SECOND REPAIR (ROTOR REPLACEMENT) AT 16141 MILES. THIRD REPAIR (MACHINE ROTORS) 21260 MILES. *NM