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: visibility
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Visibility, Aug 13, 2010
RIGHT REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO INSIDE OF DOOR AND TWO WEEKS LATER THE LEFT REAR WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. BOTH TIMES I HAD PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2010
I HAVE A FORD F-150 THAT THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW AND SLIDING ELECTRICAL WINDOW HAVE FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME ALMOST $800.00 TO FIX IT. THE BIGGEST COST IS SUPPOSEDLY THE LABOR FOR THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW. AS I REVIEWED THE COMPLAINTS IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE OWNED FOUR FORDS AND ALL HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. FORD SHOULD STEP UP AND REENGINEER THESE COMPONENTS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2010
MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR STARTING MAKING NOISE AND FAILED AND MY WINDOW FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2010
RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD POP. AFTERWARDS, MY PASSENGER WINDOW BEGAN TO SLIDE DOWN. MY SON DRIVES THE SAME MODEL 2004 F-150 FORD TRITON XLT TRUCK AND IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR. APPROX. COST TO REPAIR WAS $350.00. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD IT CAUSED ME TO JUMP AND JERK THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150. RECENTLY THE DRIVERS WINDOW FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE, SO I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO YOU. *TR
Visibility, Aug 10, 2010
BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR WHILE MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS IN HER CARSEAT IN THE BACK SEAT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS NOT ONLY SCARED ME BUT ALSO MY GRANDDAUGHTER. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IS THAT WHAT IT IS GOING TO TAKE BEFORE A RECALL IS MADE ON THIS DEFECTIVE PART? LOOK AT WHAT TOYOTA IS GOING THROUGH NOW BY DELAYING ACTION ON SAFETY RECALLS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 10, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 F150 SUPERCREW. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE REPLACED THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ON 3 OF THE 4 WINDOWS AFTER IMMEDIATE AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE REGULATOR FAILS AND THE WINDOW SIMPLY PLUMMETS INTO THE DOOR. IT HAS BEEN A MIRACLE THE GLASS HAS NEVER SHATTERED IT FALLS SO HARD. ONCE IT HAPPENED WHEN CLOSING A DOOR, ONCE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AND A THIRD TIME WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. MY 4TH REGULATOR JUST FAILED YESTERDAY WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. IT WOULD BE VERY EASY TO IMAGINE A SITUATION WHERE THIS WOULD PRESENT A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. INCLEMENT WEATHER ALL OF A SUDDEN BEING BLOWN INTO THE CAB. CHILDREN OR PETS SITTING NEXT TO THE WINDOW WHEN IT FAILS, MATERIALS FROM INSIDE THE CAB BEING BLOWN OUT, ETC. NOT TO MENTION THE POTENTIAL THEFT ISSUE WHEN IT OCCURS JUST SITTING IN A PARKING LOT OR ON THE STREET. FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE WINDOW REGULATORS AND REIMBURSE EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD TO DEAL WITH FAULTY REGULATORS SINCE THE PROBLEM FIRST CAME TO LIGHT. I AM LISTING THE LAST INCIDENT AS THE "DATE" BUT THEY HAVE BEEN FAILING AT A PACE OF EVERY 6 - 18 MONTHS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 10, 2010
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING. IT COST $373.60 TO FIX THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET PROVES THIS TO BE A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH F-150'S. *TR
Visibility, Aug 8, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR ALL BY ITSELF - I HAD NOT HIT THE WINDOW SWITCH. I TOOK THE DOOR APART AND FOUND THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS DAMAGED IN THAT THE PLASTIC CLIPS HOLDING THE CABLE HAD BROKEN. INSPECTION OF THE CLIPS INDICATE THAT THEY ARE WOEFULLY UNDERDESIGNED TO HANDLE THE STRESS FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE WINDOW AND THE FORCE PUT ON THEM FROM THE TORQUE OF THE WINDOW MOTOR. AS STATED, THIS HAPPENED AT 60 MPH JUST AS IT WAS STARTING TO RAIN. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO SHELTER BEFORE THE SERIOUS RAIN FELL, BUT HAD THIS HAPPENED DURING A SERIOUS RAINSTORM, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. RESEARCH ON-LINE INDICATES THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE 2004 MODEL. I CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX AS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO RECALL BY NHTSA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND RECURRENT PROBLEM AND I IMPLORE NHTSA TO PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO FORCE FORD TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED!! *TR
Visibility, Aug 8, 2010
PASSENGER REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR WHILE PARKED. PUSHING THE SWITCH TO BOTH UP AND DOWN DID NOT ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING. INSPECTION OF THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO INDICATE THAT THE REGULATOR HAS BROKEN. BY REVIEWING THE INTERNET, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE PART MIGHT FAIL. ITS TOTAL FAILURE WAS THE FIRST INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. I WILL TAKE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED AND RETAIN THE OLD PARTS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 7, 2010
RECALL 2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATORS - THE 4 WINDOWS ON MY 2004 F150, IN ALL 4 DOORS HAVE FALLEN DOWN. FOR 4 YEARS, I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR THE WINDOW REGULATORS, BUT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE REGULATORS AS BEING DEFECTIVE, OR UNDER WARRANTY. ACCORDING TO THE FORD PARTS PERSON I SPOKE TO THE OTHER DAY THE WINDOW REGULATOR PART# HAS CHANGED NOW 3 TIMES AND HE STATED THAT FORD NEVER CHANGES THE PART # UNLESS THERE IS A PHYSICAL CHANGE TO THE PART AND HE STATED THEY HAVE HAD "ISSUES" WITH THESE REGULATORS THUS THE CHANGE, HE STATED THAT THE NEWEST VERSION HAS BEEN BEEFED UP AROUND THE PLASTIC CLIP THAT KEEPS BREAKING OFF, HOPEFULLY THE NEWEST VERSIONS HAVE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BUT AS YOU CAN SEE JUST BY THE FACT THAT FORD HAS CHANGED THE PART # 3 TIMES THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND NOW THEY NEED TO FIX THIS SAFETY HAZARD ON ALL OF OUR WINDOWS. I AM REQUESTING FROM FORD THAT THEY REPLACE ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY VEHICLE. MY WINDOWS SHOULD NOT BE INOPERABLE! HERE ARE LINKS TO A FEW OTHER OWNERS OF FORD F150 WHO ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. 2004 F-150 PROBLEMS & COMPLAINTS HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2004/ TESTIMONIALS 2004 F-150 HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150 ... DOOR.SHTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150 ... L_UP.SHTML 2005 F-150 PROBLEMS & COMPLAINTS HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2005/ TESTIMONIALS 2005 F-150 HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150 ... LURE.SHTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150 ... ERLY.SHTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150 ... DOOR.SHTML. *TR
Visibility, Aug 7, 2010, crash
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR WITH REGULATOR. *TR
Visibility, Aug 7, 2010
MY CABLE JUST SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING AND WINDOW CAME DOWN CAUSING ME TO PANIC. ALMOST HIT OTHER CAR IN OTHER LANE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 6, 2010
2004 FORD F150 POWER WINDOWS (REGULATOR) FAIL. THERE IS A "POP" AND THEN THEY SIMPLY FREE FALL INTO THE DOOR. 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE FIRST 2 YEARS AGO, THE OTHER 2 IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM. THE NUMBER OF FAILURES INDICATES A FAULTY DESIGN RATHER THAN ROUTINE WEAR AND MAINTENANCE. FORD SHOULD COVER REPLACEMENT/REPAIR COST. *TR
Visibility, Aug 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,250 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 187,866.
Visibility, Aug 4, 2010
4TH POWER WINDOW FAILURE ON FORD F150. WINDOWS JUST DROPPED. *TR
Visibility, Aug 4, 2010
AS I PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT MY JOB I HEARD MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SLIDE DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW ON MY TRUCK THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN TOO. IM SURE IT WONT BE VERY LONG BEFORE THE BACK TWO WINDOWS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM (WHICH IS THE REGULATOR THAT BREAKS) I HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE COST FOR REPAIR WAS $350.00 PLUS DOLLARS. AS I AM A HARD WORKING PARENT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO HAVE TO SPEND MONEY IN THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES ON A PROBLEM THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AS IT WOULD MAKE IT VERY EASY TO BREAK INTO MY VEHICLE IF THIS PROBLEM WERE TO OCCUR AT NIGHT OR DAMAGE MY VEHICLE IF THIS PROBLEM WERE TO OCCUR IN THE RAIN. I OFTEN PICK UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL AND IF THIS PROBLEM WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THEY WERE IN THE VEHICLE THE MY BECOME SUBJECT TO THE ELEMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AN BECOME SICK OR INJURED. PLEASE HELP US TO GET FORD TO ISSUE A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THANKS, SIGNED A CONCERNED AMERICAN *TR
Visibility, Aug 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POP. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Visibility, Aug 4, 2010
DRIVER & PASSENGER WINDOWS FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. JUST HEARD A LOUD CRACK WHEN THE WINDOW GAVE OUT AND DROPPED WITH FULL FORCE INTO THE DOOR. WAS ON A TRIP DRIVING THROUGH RAIN/HAIL STORM WHEN PASSENGER WINDOW GAVE OUT. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE AS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NEW PARTS ORDERED AND REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. CHECKING ON LINE I FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS DEFECTIVE PART. FORD STILL HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THIS PRODUCT. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 AND TODAY MY 4TH WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE HAD SHOT A GUN AT THE TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT, I HAVE BEEN ONLINE LOOKING FOR A RECALL UNFORTUNATELY THERE HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED. I COULD HAVE EASILY RAN IN THE BACK OF SOMEONE DUE TO THE LOUD BANG, THIS IS THE FOURTH WINDOW THAT DID IT. NOW I HAVE FOUR WINDOWS THAT'S NOT OPERATING. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP! *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2010
BOTH REAR WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2010
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS SLIDING DOWN. POWER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK. CAN HEAR SCREECHING SOUNDS WHEN TRYING TO USE POWER WINDOW. REMOVED DOOR PANEL AND FOUND WIRE ALL IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE MOTOR AND REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Aug 2, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 SUPER-CREW. I WAS TURNING LEFT ON A MAJOR INTERSECTION. HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND MY DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW FELL FROM SIGHT. IT STARTLED ME ENOUGH TO MAKE ME SWERVE. WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. INCIDENT DATE - JULY 27, 2010 REPAIR IS EXPENSIVE. SEARCHING FOR A CHEAPER OPTION THAN THE DEALER. I HAVE CONCERN OF THIS HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR
Visibility, Aug 2, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND BOTH REAR WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.