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: structure
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Structure, Jul 7, 2023
The underbody frame is 95% rusted out, this vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I could have been fatally injured, not knowing the under frame was gone, until vehicle was taken in for new tires. The vehicle was inspected by Firestone tire and Gene Butman Ford. There were no warning messages and the problem was first noticed in 2019 and was told the vehicle was unsafe to drive, a hazard and should not be driven.
Structure, Apr 20, 2022
The truck has had a complete body frame failure. The entire frame is rusted through with large holes. I am unable to put it on a jack to change the tires. It has failed inspections and has not been inspected since 2019. I have a 1992 ford truck that has NO rust issue on the frame. This year is a complete design failure where they used substandard steel or other garbage. It is a safety hazard.
Suspension, Structure, Mar 11, 2022
Hitch broke off due to ford common frame rot. Frame is rotted from leaf spring shackle and back
Structure, Nov 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO TONY BETTEN & SONS FORD, INC (3839 PLAINFIELD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SUBFRAME WERE SEVERELY RUSTED, AND THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SUBFRAME WAS NOT REPLACED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 167,000.
Structure, Apr 20, 2020
THE FRAME IS ROTTED COMPLETELY. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WHEN DISCOVERED AND SEARCHED SEEMS TO A HUGE ISSUE. I WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IT NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I BOUGHT THIS TWO DAYS AGO.
Structure, Mar 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Feb 24, 2020
PAINT CRACKED ,COILS MALFUNCTION,SPRINGS FRONT
Structure, Dec 3, 2019
2004 F150 FX4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DAMAGED FRAME. *LD *JS
Structure, Nov 27, 2019
THIS VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH VERY LITTLE BODY RUST LIMITED TO THE BACK CORNER OF THE PASSENGER CABIN. HOWEVER THE LEFT FRAME RAIL STARTING 14 INCHES AHEAD OF THE FRONT ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE LEAF SPRING. THE RUST HOLE EXTENDS THE WIDTH OF THE FRAME RAIL FOR A DISTANCE OF 17 INCHES. ONE FINGER SIZE HOLE WAS OBSERVED. THE FRAME BOTTOM STEEL WAS EASILY STRIPPED AWAY WITH TWO FINGERS AND A THUMB TO THE LENGTH AND WIDTH DESCRIBED. THE REMAINDER OF THE FRAME HAS EXTENSIVE SURFACE RUST BUT NO HOLE AND OTHERWISE FAIR CONDITION. THE LICENSED STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION SHOP FAILED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FRAME RUST AT THIS LOCATION. OTHERWISE, WITH SOME MINOR MECHANICAL ISSUES, THE TRUCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND COULD BE SAFELY USED FOR A NUMBER OF MORE YEARS. ONLINE THIS RUST PROBLEM AT THIS POINT HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS IN FORD F-150 TRUCKS IN 2004 AND 2005. OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE FRAME FORMING TO CAUSE THIS RUST THROUGH IN SO MANY TRUCKS AT THIS FRAME LOCATION AND NOT ELSEWHERE.
Structure, Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME AND CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. FLAGSHIP FORD (850 FERN DR, BALDWIN, WI) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Suspension, Structure, May 7, 2019
MY 2004 FORD F-150 HAS 61,000 MILES AND NO RUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I'VE KEPT THE TRUCK WELL MAINTAINED AND IT LOOKS ALMOST NEW. THE FRAME HOWEVER RIGHT WHERE THE REAR LEAF SPRING ATTACHES TO THE FRAME IS RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH. IT IS INCREDIBLE THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED AS OF YET. HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE RECALLED. WHILE DRIVING A PART OF THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FELL ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT. WHEN I WENT TO INSPECT THE UNDERSIDE I FOUND A HOLE IN THE FRAME AND I WAS ABLE TO PUT MY FINGER RIGHT THROUGH IT. *DT CONSUMER STATED ONE IMPORTANT FACT THAT I FORGOT TO ADD TO MY COMPLAINT IS THE SECTION OF THE FRAME THAT RUSTED THROUGH HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IN THE SAME SPOT ON BOTH THE PASSENGER FRAME RAIL AS WELL AS THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRAME RAIL. THE 2004 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SIMILAR ISSUES THAT YEAR BUT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 61,000 MILES ON IT AND FROM FORUMS AND POSTS I'VE READ IT SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE FOR THAT YEAR VEHICLE.*JB
Structure, Mar 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT JIM TRENARY FORD (LOCATED AT 255 JOHN DEERE DR, MOSCOW MILLS, MO 63362, (636) 356-9000), THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SPLIT COMPLETELY IN HALF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Structure, Nov 2, 2018
THE MAIN FRAME RAILS( THAT RUN FROM FRONT BACK) HAVE AN EXTRA CLADDING THAT IS WELDED TO THE MAIN FRAME RAILS. THIS AREA I AM REFERRING TO IS WHERE A CROSS MEMBER( HOLDING THE WEIGHT OF THE REAR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION) IS WELDED TO THE CLADDING AND THE TWO MAIN FRAME RAILS. THE CLADDING WAS NOT COMPLETELY WELDED SO WATER HAS GOTTEN BETWEEN THE CLADDING AND MAIN FRAME RAILS CAUSING SEVERE CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THAT CONNECTION POINT. EVEN THOUGH IT COULD BE SAID I TAKE EXTREMELY GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLES THIS AREA SUDDENLY PRESENTED AS A BULGE AND SUBSEQUENT DISCOVERY OF AN EXTREME FAILURE. THIS CONSISTENT FAILURE HAPPENED ON BOTH FRAME RAIL CONNECTION POINTS. I FEEL THAT THIS FAILURE WILL BE OVERLOOKED AS IT WAS WITH ME ....AND COULD CAUSE FRAME FAILURE CAUSING PUBLIC HARM.
Structure, Oct 21, 2018
SAME DEAL AS EVERY OTHER MEMO I READ. MAJOR HIGHLIGHTING POINTS: - PREMATURE FRAME CORROSION AND RUST. - MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME ON THE REAR HALF. - RUSTED AND CRACKED UNDER BED AND REAR WHEEL WELLS - FRAME WOULD NO LONGER SUPPORT WEIGHT OF VEHICLE - RUST THRU HOLES AND LONGITUDINAL CRACKS FORMED ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDE FRAME SURFACES AT THE STRESS POINT BEFORE THE REAR WHEEL BEND. - EXTREMELY UNUSUAL, TRUCK HAS BEEN GENERALLY BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION. - THE EXTERIOR BODY DOES NOT EXHIBITS SPOTS OR SURFACE RUST ON VISIBLE BODY PANELS. - NO EVIDENT SIGNS OF RUST OR DEGRADATION OF STRUCTURE. - METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED VEHICLE OTHERWISE. (NEW TRANSMISSION, DRIVE SHAFT, ENGINE RETIMED, SPRAY BED LINER, ETC.) - CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE FRAME STRUCTURE WAS IMMINENT AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. - CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND IS UNSAFE. - CANNOT PASS A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. - CANNOT EVEN BE PUT ON A LIFT BECAUSE IT HAS NO STRUCTURAL STRENGTH.
Air bags, Structure, Sep 28, 2018, crash
THIS A.M. AS I ENTERED MY DRIVEWAY, A NEIGHBOR STOPPED ME TO TALK. I STOPPED AND ROLLED DOWN MY WINDOW. HE WENT ON AND ON. SUDDENLY, MY TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE TOWARD MY GARAGE 70 FEET AWAY. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE TO NO AVAIL. I TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND HIT THE CORNER OF THE GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MY GLASSES WENT FLYING. I WAS NOT HURT. A TREE HAD SOFTEN THE IMPACT. I WAS SEVERELY SHAKEN. MY BLOOD PRESSURE WAS ELEVATED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT HELPFUL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO, IS HANDLING THE ISSUE.
Structure, Sep 5, 2018
THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC PUT IT UP, AND SAW THAT ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED. IT IS NOT FIXABLE. CONTACTED JOHN LANCE FORD, WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THEY ADVISED TO TAKE TRUCK TO NEAREST FORD DEALER. WE TOOK IT TO FORD IN PORT CLINTON, OHIO. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOOK PICTURES AND SENT IT TO CORPORATE OFFICE. IT HAS BEEN LONGER THAN 6 WEEKS, AND HAVE NOT HEARD BACK.
Structure, Jun 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER (LIBERTY FORD, 9311 LIBERTY RD, RANDALLSTOWN, MD 21133, 410-504-2897) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE FRAMES WERE ABSOLUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.
Structure, May 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON A LIFT, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE MAIN RAILS THAT SUPPORT THE FRAME AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE STRUCTURE TO POTENTIALLY FRACTURE OR DISINTEGRATE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Feb 12, 2018
MY TRUCKS FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT FROM THE CAB CORNERS TO THE REAR PART OF THE FRAME RAILS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED, YET THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IM NOT SELLING MY TRUCK BECAUSE ITS A RARE VERSION OF THE 04 NEW STYLE F-150. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE CAN DIE FROM AND FORD WONT BACK THEM UP ON THE 04-08 TRUCKS.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2017
THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAS SPLIT IN HALF ALWAYS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. IVE HAD IT FOR 6 YEARS AND IT BEEN GOOD. UNTIL RECENTLY THE BED HAS STARTED TO SHAKE VERY VIOLENTLY. MY DAD AND I HAVE FIGURED OUT THAT THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAS SPLIT IN HALF! I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE OF FRAMES FAILING. MOST 11TH GEN OWNERS LIKE ME HAVE OR HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. SOME FRAMES HAVE ROTTED OUT COMPLETELY DUE TO FORD. THIS TRUCK IS VERY UNSAFE! AND IVE ASKED FORD IF THEY COULD DO ANYTHING AND THEY COULDNT DO ANYTHING. THEY WONT BACK UP THEIR PRODUCTS.
Structure, Oct 15, 2017
BROUGHT MY 2004 F150 XLT TO HAVE SOME SERVICE WORK DONE, THE TRUCK NEEDED A MUFFLER AND A NEW FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM, I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT I SHOULD HAVE MY FRAME LOOKED AT BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE FRAME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK HAVE SEVERE RUST AND I BELIEVE THE STRUCTURE IS DOOMED TO FAIL, I HAD PLANNED ON DRIVING THIS TRUCK FOR SEVERAL MORE YEARS AS IT IS MY DAILY DRIVER. I AM NOW LEFT WITH A TRUCK THAT CANNOT BE CERTIFIED FOR RESALE AND HAS LOST ITS VALUE AND FURTHER IT IS NO LONGER SAFE. BY THE WAY THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 190 THOUSAND KMS ON IT.
Structure, Jun 16, 2017
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 XL EXTENDED CAB PICK UP WITH 140,000 MILES. I RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND AN EXHAUST . DROPPED OF THE TRUCK AT THE MECHANIC TO HAVE ITEMS INSTALLED. RECEIVED A CALL THE NEXT MORNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM, SO WENT IN TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. TURNS OUT THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK HAS ROTTED ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE, WHERE THE BED MEETS THE CAB. WHEN THEY TRIED TO LIFT THE TRUCK TO INSTALL THE TIRES THE TRUCK DIDN'T MOVE, THE LIFT JUST STARTED CRUSHING THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL. QUITE DEVASTATING NEWS TO RECEIVE SINCE THE TRUCK RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT, BUT IS NOW A BIG HUNK OF SCRAP. WORRISOME ALSO AS I HAD JUST TAKEN MY FAMILY ON A 7 HOUR TRIP IN THE TRUCK A MONTH EARLIER AND HATE TO CONSIDER WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF WE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I FEEL THAT IN THIS DAY AND AGE A 13 YEAR OLD TRUCK SHOULD NOT EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD STEP UP AND TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PRODUCT. BUILT FORD TOUGH. YEAH, RIGHT.
Structure, Jun 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED OUT NEAR THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LANGLEY FORD DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL REGARDING THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THE DEALER'S INFORMATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. UPDATED 08/09/17*LJ *TR
Structure, May 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF EXTREME CORROSION TO THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD FRACTURE AND SEPARATE AT THE CENTER BETWEEN THE BED AND THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Structure, Mar 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.