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, Mar 29, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW FX4 IN DECEMBER OF 2007. SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAVE FOUND THAT THE HOOD SHAKES VIOLENTLY ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF OVER 50 MPH, OFTEN SCARING EACH INDIVIDUAL IN THE TRUCK. I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD IRRITATING NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD AREA, UNABLE TO PIN POINT EXACTLY WHAT IS CAUSING IT., ALSO CAUSING ME TO BE A LITTLE NERVOUS THAT ONE DAY IT WILL COME FLYING IN AT ME. THESE ARE THE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, THE MINOR ISSUE IS THE 12V OUTLET NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THESE ISSUES LOOKED INTO. MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP RESULTED IN THEM KEEPING THE TRUCK AND SUPPLYING US WITH A RENTAL WHILE THEY LOOKED INTO THE ISSUES AND RESOLVED THEM. SINCE HAVING THE TRUCK BACK THE WINDSHIELD OR WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE IRRITATING NOISE HAS ONLY GOTTEN LOUDER, THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE CONCERNING THE HOODS VIOLENT SHAKING, AND THE 12V OUTLET STILL DOES NOT WORK. I'VE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP IS A WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY ONLY CAUSING MORE STRESS TO MY LIFE WITH HIGHER INSECURITIES CONCERNING MY TRUCK. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO FIND AS MUCH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD ISSUES SO I CAN ENSURE MY SAFETY AND THOSE OF WHOM ARE RIDING WITH ME. THIS TRUCK IS A NICE TRUCK, MY DREAM TRUCK, AND ALL I WANT IS TO MAKE SURE THAT I'M SAFE WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. *TR
Structure, Feb 13, 2008
FINGER CRUSHED UNDER DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE. THE LEVER THAT OPENS THE REAR DOOR OF THE 2004 - F150 WHILE TRYING TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE PASSENGER SEAT. SURGERY NEEDED TO PLACE TIP OF FINGER BONE BACK INTO PLACE. *TR
Structure, Tires, Jul 3, 2007
I WAS DRIVING A 2004 FORD 150 PICKUP SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 29 NEAR GLENWOOD IOWA WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE. I TRIED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT TO SEE WHAT WAS CAUSING IT WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEEMED TO EXPLODE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE STILL INFLATED BUT WITHOUT ANY TREAD ON THE TIRE. I ALSO FOUND HALF THE RUNNING BOARD WAS MISSING, AND A SMALL DENT IN THE DOOR JUST ABOVE WHERE THE RUNNING BOARD USED TO BE. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO TINCHER FORD IN GLENWOOD IOWA AND HAD THE TIRE REPLACED. THIS COST WA S$157.00. I STILL DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS GOING TO COST TO REPLACE THE RUNNING BOARD. THE MECHANIC MENTIONED HE HAD NEVER SEEN THE TREAD ON A TIRE SEPARATE THE WAY THIS ONE DID. I KEPT THE OLD TIRE AND REPLACED IT WITH THE EXACT SAME BRAND, A GENERAL AMERITRAC TR P255/70 R17. I AM NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING ON THESE TIRES NOW WITH THE FEAR OF THIS REOCCURING. I JUST HEARD THERE HAS BEEN A SERIES OF ACCIDENTS AND EVEN DEATHS CAUSED BY THIS TIRE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO RECOVER THE COST OF THE REPAIRS TO MY PICKUP AND TIRES.*AK
Structure, Nov 8, 2006
NOTICING WATER LEAK FROM EITHER THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT OR THE TOP OF THE REAR WINDOW INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. REAR WINDOW IS NOT THE STYLE THAT OPENS. *JB
Structure, Jul 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES FROM THE DASHBOARD PANEL ARE UNREADABLE DURING THE DAY. THE DASHBOARD BACKGROUND IS BLACK WITH RED NEEDLES AND NUMBERS. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PANEL COULD NOT BE CHANGED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED HE MUST USE A FLASH LIGHT TO SEE HOW FAST HE IS GOING, OR TO READ ANY OTHER GAUGES. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Structure, Mar 2, 2006
2004 F150 RIGHT FOG LIGHT REPLACED, FRONT KICK PANEL CRACKED AND LOOSE. *TS ***NAR*** THE FLOOR TRIM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME APART. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE OIL PRESSURE READ ZERO. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *NM
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 22, 2005
DEAR SIR/MADAM I OWN A 2004 F150 SUPER CAB PICKUP TRUCK WITH 4 DOORS, I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT. WHEN THE REAR DOOR IS AJAR THE FRONT DOOR WILL LATCH TO THE REAR DOOR, WHICH SATISFIES THE DOOR AJAR SAFETY LIGHT, BUT THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR ARE NOT SAFELY LATCHED. I AM A LARGE MAN SO MY SEAT IS AS FAR BACK AS IT COULD GO AND THE BACK IS SLIGHTLY RECLINED, WHEN I GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE MY SHOULDER HITS THE REAR DOOR HANDLE THAT PROTRUDES INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT AND AT TIMES WILL SLIGHTLY OPEN THE DOOR. I WON'T REALIZE THAT I AM DRIVING WITH THE DOOR UNSAFELY LATCHED AND HAVE NO IDEA THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR UNTIL I HIT A BUMP LARGE ENOUGH TO RATTLE THE DOOR. MY QUESTION IS, IS IT SAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS AJAR AND IN AN AHEAD ON COLLISION WILL THIS AREA BE COMPROMISED, THUS WOULD THE CRUMPLE ZONE BE AFFECTED DRASTICALLY AND WOULD THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE BE COMPROMISED? ALSO IS IT SAFE IN A SIDE COLLISION? I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AT FULLERTON FORD IN SOMERVILLE NJ THE SAID THAT FORD SAID THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND I CALLED FORD COMPANY THEY SAID THIS IS NORMAL AND THAT I HAD NO RECOURSE WITH THEM. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS WAS INHERENT TO THE F150 SUPER CAB I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THIS MODEL, I WAS TOLD THE F150 CREW CAB HAS THIS SAFETY DEVICE INSTALLED THUS THE SAFETY PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED IN THIS MODEL BUT NOT THE SUPER CAB. WAS THIS SAFETY CONCERN OVERLOOKED OR KNOWINGLY OMITTED FROM THE DESIGN? *JB
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
Structure, May 13, 2005
POOR PAINT FROM FACTORY, RUNS IN CLEAR COAT. THEY ONLY WANTED TO REPAINT IT AND THE SHOP THEY WANTD TO USE WAS NOT EVEN A FORD SHOP. 2004 F-150. JOPLIN FORD LINCOLN MERCURY WAS THE DEALER.
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
Structure, Apr 15, 2005
MY TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BED JUMPING UP AND DOWN AS IT GOES DOWN THE ROAD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU GOING AROUND A CORNER. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS PROBLEM UP TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO PERFORM. NO, IT WAS NOT RIGHT FOR A VEHICLE TO PERFORM THIS WAY. *AK
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
Steering, Structure, Feb 13, 2005
HOOD APPEARS TO BE LOOSE ENOUGH TO FLY OFF VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WEAK HINGES. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION/NIBBLE AT ANY SPEED. *JB
Structure, Jan 14, 2005
I BOUGHT MY FORD F150 4X4 FLARESIDE 2004 LAST NOVEMBER 30,2004. DROVE IT HOME,NOTICE A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND SHAKING OF THE WHOLE TRUCK AT SPEED BETWEEN 35-65 MILES. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHO TOLD ME THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL THEY HEAR ANYTHING FROM FORD HEADQUARTERS. AT 1800 MILES, MY TRUCK SHAKES SO BAD THAT I FELT LIKE SOMETHING MASSAGING MY CALF MUSCLES AND MY BACK, WORSE AT SPEED OF 55-65 MPH. I HAVE TO EITHER SLOW DOWN OR SPEED UP TO 70-75 MPH TO REMEDIED THE SHAKING. I HAVE CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE 3X AND ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR TIRE ROTATION AND BALANCE, THEN ROAD FORCE TIRE BALANCE AND THEN INSTALLATION OF A DAMPNER. IT DID NOT WORKED! I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN 1/11/05. THEY CANNOT GAVE ME A GOOD WAY TO FIX THE SAID PROBLEM. THIS IS CAUSING A LOT OF DISCOMFORT ON MY DAILY HOUR DRIVE TO WORK AND ANXIETY OF HOW SAFE AM I ON CONTINUING TO DRIVE THIS BUILD TOUGH VEHICLE AS ADVERTISED. I AM PLANNING TO FILE A LEMON TO GET MY MONEY BACK. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD IS OUT OF THE OPTION. *JB
Structure, Tires, Jan 2, 2005
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 F150 FX4 SUPERCREW. THE TRUCK HAS A BAD VIBRATION BETWEEN (60-65 MPH) WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE BED TO SHAKE. THE DEALERSHIP BALANCED THE TIRES AND REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, AND NOW THEY ARE ORDERING A COUNTER BALANCE WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED UNDER THE RIGHT REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE DEALER IS ALSO LOOKING INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF A PROBLEM WITH THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES WHICH HAVE 1 PLY OF NYLON IN THE TREAD--THE TIRES SEEM TO BE REAL BAD IN COLD WEATHER. I VOICED MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE BED SHAKING AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE YOUR FIST AND HIT THE REAR BUMPER OF THE TRUCK AND THE BED WILL SHAKE REPEATEDLY. ACCORDING TO A FORD TECHNICIAN--"THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS TRUCK". THIS "CHARACTERISTIC" MAKES THIS VEHICLE UNSTABLE ON ROUGH ROADS. PERSONALLY I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD SAVE ITS NAME AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM STILL WORKING WITH MY DEALER, BUT THINGS ARE NOT LOOKING GOOD. *JB
Structure, Dec 25, 2004
PURCHASED 04 FORD F150 FX4 4X4 12/18/04. SINCE PURCHASE, ALONG WITH TWO OTHER NEW TEST DRIVEN EQUIVALENTS, NOTICED EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE AT 40 MPH. BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE THIS IS IT SOUNDS SIMILAR TO THE HEAT/COOL FAN AT HIGH (E.G. SETTING 4) SPEED. IT IS LOUD AND VERY IRRETATING. FOR THE PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED, IT WOULD BE THE SAME AS WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE HEAT/COOL FAN AT HIGH. NOTE: THE HEAT/COOL ANALOGY IS FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. NUMEROUS OTHER 'COMPLAINTS' HAVE BEEN LOGGED ON FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS WEB SITE SO I AM NOT ALONE. IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE ENGINE NOISE, MORE LIKE WIND/AIR ENTERING THE ENGINE AND MAKING IT'S WAY INTO THE CAB SOMEWHERE IN THE FRONT/BOTTOM OF THE DASH IS MY BEST GUESS. IT DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE A LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD ANYWHERE, BUT THEN AGAIN, BASED ON ONE PERSON ON THE FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS THREAD HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED AT A DEALER VIA A THIRD PARTY AUTO GLASS PERSON SEALING UP THE TOP OF THE WINDOW. THE EXACT SOLUTION IS SKETCHY BUT IT'S THE ONLY RESOLUTION I'VE SEEN. IN FACT, THAT PERSON GAVE THE DEALER CONTACT INFORMATION IF ONE HAS QUESTIONS: LEN - THE SERVICE MANAGERAT AT WOODY SANDER FORD, CINCINNATI, OH (513)541-5586. I ABSOLUTE HATE WIND NOISE AND IT IS SIGNIFICANT AND THUS A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM MUST BE MADE BY FORD! I'LL BE DOING MUCH MORE INVESTIGATION... AT THIS TIME, I FELT IT NECESSARY TO FILE A COMPLAINT SINCE ONE DOES NOT YET EXIST. I DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE NONE-THE-LESS FIGURING THE FIX CANNOT BE THAT DIFFICULT AND I LIKED THE TRUCK OUTSIDE OF THAT ONE PROBLEM.*AK
Structure, Dec 21, 2004
TAILGATE CABLES DO NOT SUPPORT EVENLY, ONE CABLE APPEARS LONGER THAN THE OTHER BUT IT IS NOT. *BF *TC
Structure, Dec 2, 2004
2004 FORD F150 2X4 REGULAR CAB FLAIRSIDE EVERE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. SEEMS TO BE IN REAR END OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP (MARSHAL MIZE FORD CHATTANOOGA, TN) STATES THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM ACCORDING TO FORD ENGINEERING TSB 40303. SERVICE MANAGER STATED HE HEARD OF SOME VIBRATION ISSUES. FORD NEEDS A RECALL.*AK
Structure, Oct 26, 2004
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB WITH THE TAILGATE DOWN @ 10MPH I WENT OVER A SMALL SPEED BUMP. THE TAILGATE SEPERATED FROM THE TRUCK. WHEN I WENT TO FORD DEALER THEY SAID, "YEAH, IT SHOULDN'T COME OFF THAT EASY" BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAID TO HOLD ON BECAUSE HE FELT HE WOULD SEE ALOT OF THIS. THE GATE IS SPRING LOADED MAKING IT "BOUNCE" WHEN IT IS DOWN. *AK
Structure, Sep 24, 2004
THE BUMPER RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD BE SERIOUS PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS A NORMAL THING, THE BUMPER RUSTING THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE.*AK
Structure, Sep 21, 2004
I HAVE OWNED MY 2004 F-150 SUPERCAB 4X4 LARIAT FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 WEEKS. THE VEHICLE HAD A VERY BAD SHAKE IN THE REAR END AT APPROXIMATELY 59 MILES AN HOUR. DEALER INSTALLED A "DAMPNER", WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. INSTALLATION OF THE DAMPNER ONLY RELOCATED THE VIBRATION TO 54-55 MILES AN HOUR. AT TIMES, THE VIBRATION IS SO BAD, I MUST SLOW DOWN OR SPEED UP SO I CAN SEE OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD REGIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE NEW MODEL OF F-150 HAS A MUCH STIFFER FRAME AND THAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION. THEY GO ON TO SAY THAT THIS RIDE VIBRATION IS NORMAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LINE OF THE F-150S. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE VEHICLE IS HOPPING UP AND DOWN IN THE REAR, I AM HONESTLY AFRAID THAT IF I HYDROPLANE THE LEAST AMOUNT, I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE ASKED REPEATEDLY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED, BUT THEY SAY THEY HAVE DONE ALL THEY CAN AND THAT THIS IS THE NORMAL RIDE OG THE VEHICLE. I JUST DON'T BELIEVE IT.*AK
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel system, Other, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Structure, Sep 16, 2004
THE EMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE GAUGE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, THE GAUGE READ EMPTY. *AK THE BRAKE LIGHT WIRING WAS INOPERATIVE, ALIGNMENT WAS OUT, THE VEHICLE HAD STUCK IN PARK, THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SPEEDOMETER READ WRONG, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE OUT. *SC
Steering, Fuel system, Other, Power train, Seat belts, Structure, Tires, Aug 16, 2004
TAILGATE STRAPS ARE THE SAME LENGTH, BUT WHEN YOU PUT PRESSURE ON THE TAILGATE, ONLY THE LH TAILGATE STRAP SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE. THE TRUCK HAS VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE PROBLEMS. THEY HAVE BALANCED THE TIRES 4 TIMES, REPLACED THE TIRES. THE FSE FROM FORD TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A RIDE AND SAID IT NEEDS A NEW DRIVESHAFT. THE BRAKE DUST IS A BIG PROBLEM. YOU NEED TO WASH THE WHEELS DAILY. FORD NOW HAS UPDATED PADS. I HOPE THEY REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. TWO OF THE ROTORS ARE ALSO GROOVED. THE TRUCK HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN 5+ TIMES NOW! THE AC UNIT ONLY HAD 22 OUNCES OF FLIUD IN IT. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE 30+. MY AIR WAS VERIFIED TO BE 8-10 DEGREES WARMER THAN SPEC. THE GAS DOOR (SPRING) BROKE. THE PAINT ON THE HOOD IS FLAWED. IT DIDN'T GET FULLY SPRAYED ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE HOOD. BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR DIFF. ARE WET. SOMETHING IS LEAKING. THE SEATBELT STITCHING IS COMING APART.*AK
Structure, Aug 13, 2004
PURCHASED '04 F-150 IN OCTOBER OR '03. AT SPEEDS, THE VIBRATION WAS SO BAD THAT MY HANDS SHOOK ON THE WHEEL, AND I COULD SEE THE HOOD MOVING. TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER TO CHANGE TIRES AND BALANCE, ETC. DID NOTHING, THEN A PARTICULAR MECHANIC GOT ON IT AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE DAMPER FIX. HE INSTALLED IT AND THERE IS GREAT IMPROVEMENT. I AM AMAZED THAT THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO BE SOLD WITH NO EFFORT TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION PROBLEMS, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE ADVERTISING CONTINUES TO SAY THAT IT IS SUCH A REMARKABLE VEHICLE. I ALSO HAD A SIDEWALL BLOW OUT AND IT WAS TOUGH TO FIND REPLACEMENT GENERAL TIRE IN THE CORRECT SIZE. MY COMPLAINT ISN'T THE DEALER, ITS THE DESIGNERS. I'LL BE INTERESTED TO SEE IF CHANGES ARE MADE IN THE 2005.*AK
Structure, Jul 27, 2004
THE CONSUMER OWNS A NEW 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND COMPASS WERE MOVED TO A SMALL PANEL INSIDE THE SPEEDOMETER WINDOW. ON THE PREVIOUS MODEL THE GAUGES WERE VISIBLE. ON THIS MODEL THE GAUGES CAN ONLY BE SEEN AT NIGHT OR ON DARK DAYS. ON BRIGHT DAYS IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO READ THE DISPLAYS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM