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, Jun 29, 2010
FAILED WINDOW REGULATOR. ACTUALLY THE THIRD OVER 1 YEAR. FIRST THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, PLASTIC SLIDE BECAME BRITTLE, CABLE BROKE AWAY AND SMACKED THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR HARD ENOUGH THAT IT SCARED ME...I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN SHOT AT BY A GUN! DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT IF I HAD BEEN IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC, I MIGHT HAVE. THAT WAS MAY 30, 2009. EXACTLY ONE MONTH LATER ON JUNE 30, 2009 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW DROPPED OUT OF SIGHT WHILE DRIVING ALONG. TODAY 6/29/2010, THE THIRD WINDOW DROPS OUT OF SIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR OF MY FX4. THIS TIME, IT WAS RAINING. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AND COVER THE VEHICLE TO AVOID MORE WATER DAMAGE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE THREE TIMES TO THE VEHICLE AT A COST TO THE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 132,000.
Visibility, Jun 28, 2010
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON 2004 FORD F150 FX4 EXTENDED CAB ON DRIVERSIDE FRONT WINDOW. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DISTRACTED DRIVER AND NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 28, 2010
ALL FOUR OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED WITHIN A 90 DAY PERIOD. ONE WAS SHOCKING, TWO WAS IRRITATING, THREE FAILURES AND I'M GETTING UPSET AND NOW FOUR FAILURES AND CLEARLY THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Jun 28, 2010
MY 2004 FORD F150 HAS HAD BOTH REAR WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL WITHIN 30 DAYS. THE FIRST FAILED ON ITS OWN. LIKE OTHERS, I WALKED UP TO MY TRUCK AND FOUND THE WINDOW DOWN ON THE FIRST FAILURE. THE SECOND BROKE YESTERDAY WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE WINDOW. I AM A LOYAL FORD CUSTOMER. I AM 44 YEARS OLD AND BETWEEN ME, MY WIFE , AND CHILD, WE HAVE OWNED A TOTAL OF 14 FORD PRODUCTS. I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS I AM SEEING WITH THIS PRODUCT. IF FORD DOES NOT MAKE THIS RIGHT BY CONDUCTING A RECALL, THEY WILL BE LOSING MANY VERY LOYAL CUSTOMERS. *TR
Visibility, Jun 27, 2010
TWO SEPARATE WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 WERE DEFECTIVE IN THE PAST YEAR. *TR
Visibility, Jun 27, 2010
FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK .HEARD LOUD POP IN FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DROPPED OPEN GOING 65MPH . UNABLE TO SECURE VEHICLE - HAD INFANT WITH ME . ALSO 96 DEGREE SUMMER DAY WITH THUNDERSTORMS . POWER WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS !!! *TR
Visibility, Jun 26, 2010
ON A TRIP WITH MY FAMILY AND WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN MY REAR RIGHT WINDOW JUST DROPPED DOWN. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 2 OTHER WINDOWS THAT HAVE BEEN ROLLED DOWN AND COULD NOT BE ROLLED BACK UP. THREE OF MY POWER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE NOW FAILED ON MY TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jun 24, 2010
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON ALL FOUR DOORS, WITHOUT WARNING WINDOWS WILL FALL DOWN AND ARE INOPERABLE AFTER THAT. HAD TO TAKE TO DEALER FOR FIX WITH AVERAGE COST PER WINDOW $400. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2010
CAME OUT TO MY CAR AFTER WORK AND THE WINDOW WAS DOWN. IT HAD RAINED THAT AFTERNOON THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS WET. I TRIED TO ROLL IT UP AND THE WINDOW MADE AN AWFUL GRINDING NOISE LIKE THERE WAS SAND OR GLASS CAUGHT IN THE GEARS. ON MY WAY HOME IT STARTED TO RAIN AGAIN. THE RAIN BLEW IN THE WINDOW AND I COULDN'T DRIVE. I PULLED OVER AND HAD TO WAIT FOR IT TO STOP WHILE THE RAIN POURED INTO MY CAR. I WENT TO FORD FOR ADVICE AND THE MECHANIC GOT IN MY CAR PUSHED THE SWITCH FOR NO MORE THAN 1 SECOND, TOLD ME IT WAS A COMMON REPAIR, THE REGULATOR, AND TOLD ME IT WAS $400.00 TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. I KNOW OTHER FORD OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH FORD. THIS IS ABSURD! *TR
Visibility, Jun 22, 2010
WE HAVE HAD THREE WINDOW REGULATORS IN OUR 2004 FORD F-150 BREAK. WE'LL DRIVE OVER A BUMP, AND THE WINDOW WILL FALL AND SHATTER. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! *TR
Visibility, Jun 22, 2010
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 F-150 SUPERCREW AND JUST YESTERDAY ANOTHER ONE WENT OUT. I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD BANG LIKE SOMEONE HAD THROWN A ROCK AT THE DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE AND I KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT IT WAS. AS I DROVE AWAY LO AND BEHOLD THE WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW OFTEN THIS HAS OCCURRED TO OTHERS THAT I KNOW LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAYS SORRY , BUT YOUR IN LUCK WE HAVE THOSE IN STOCK WHAT A JOKE I'M OUT $140 AND ABOUT 2 HOURS AGAIN I'M GETTING BETTER I THINK I'M GONNA CHANGE PROFESSIONS WITH THE FREQUENCY THAT THIS HAPPENS IN THE SOUTH TEXAS HEAT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 21, 2010
COMPLETE AND UNEXPECTED 2004 FORD DRIVER-SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE, CONSISTING OF SUDDEN GLASS PANE WINDOW DROP WHILE AT SPEED OF 65MPH ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD BOOM NOISE. - THIS EXPERIENCE WAS QUITE UNNERVING, AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO VEER INTO ANOTHER LANE OCCUPIED BY OTHER VEHICLES. - APPARENTLY FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ONGOING SITUATION REGARDING THESE WINDOW COMPONENTS, YET REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 21, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 SIDE WINDOWS FALL DOWN. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK LESS THAN 1 AND A HALF YEARS AND HAVE REPLACED TWO REGULATORS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS THE DANGER OF THESE WINDOWS WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING ALONG AND THEY JUST FALL DOWN INTO DOOR. CONCERNED THAT A CHILD WILL BE HURT WHILE IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE IS NO WARNING, THE WINDOW JUST FALLS AND NO MORE WINDOW. AT THAT POINT YOU HAVE NO PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS,HOW DO YOU GET SAFELY OFF THE ROAD IN A BAD RAIN STORM WITH NO DRIVER WINDOW OR IF A CHILD WOULD BE IN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND YOU WOULD BE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. I KNOW FORD HAS REMADE THIS PART SEVERAL TIMES BUT IS NOT INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THIS HAZARD. *TR
Visibility, Jun 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE SITTING IN THE PARKED POSITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW INVOLUNTARILY FELL OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AT EACH FAILURE WHERE THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Visibility, Jun 21, 2010
F150 WINDOW REGULATORS.. I OWN AN 2004 F150 AND THIS IS THE 2ND WINDOW REGULATOR THAT HAS GONE OUT IN RECENT YEARS.. FORTUNATELY, NOONE WAS SITTING IN THE PARTICULAR SET THAT FAILED.. THIS IS SERIOUS SAFE HAZARD AND WINDOWS SHOULD NOT BE FAILING ON THERE OWN LIKE THAT.. PLEASE HELP WITH THIS ISSUE CONCERN FORD F150.. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Jun 19, 2010
CHANGE WINDOW REGULATOR 2004 F150 LARIAT DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Jun 17, 2010
I HAVE NOW REPLACED BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 F150 LARIAT. THE DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW FELL IN JUNE 2009 @127K MI. THE PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOWS FELL TODAY (6/17/2010) @ 149K MILES. THE COSTS OF REPLACING THE REGULATOR IN EACH CASE WERE AS FOLLOWS: PASSENGER SIDE: $$539.47 DRIVER SIDE: $500.00 GIVEN ALL THE REPORTED INCIDENTS OF THIS THAT I AM SEEING REPORTED ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AND FORUMS, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE NHTSA. DEMAND A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THIS OBVIOUS QUALITY DEFECT THAT IS: 1) COSTLY TO REPAIR 2) CREATES A DANGEROUS IN-CAR SITUATION WHEN IT OCCURS DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Visibility, Jun 15, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW TRUCK. I JUST TURNED ON THE AIRCONDITION BECAUSE IT WAS OVER 90 DEGREES OUTSIDE. I LOWERED THE REAR WINDOWS TO HELP COOL THE INSIDE QUICKER. I HEARD THIS LOUD THUD AND THEN A GRINDING SOUND AS THE WINDOWS ARE LOWERED. I GOT WORRIED. I THEN RAISED THE WINDOWS AND WHILE THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW WENT UP, THE LEFT REAR WINDOW DID NOT. INSTEAD I HEARD A GRINDING SOUND AGAIN. I NOTICED THAT THE LEFT WINDOW IS STILL OPEN. I DECIDED TO LEAVE IT OPEN SINCE MY DESTINATION IS CLOSE BY. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION, I TRIED TO OPERATE THE WINDOWS A COUPLE MORE TIMES TO TRY TO CLOSE IT, BUT NOTHING WAS HAPPENING. SINCE I'M WORRIED THAT SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN TO THE TRUCK AND EVERYTHING I HAD INSIDE, I DECIDED TO SLEEP IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE TRUCK THAT NIGHT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, I SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO FIND OUT HOW TO REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT INSTEAD THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON 2004 AND 2005 F150, IN ADDITION TO THE INFORMATION I WANTED. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR PANEL, I FOUND OUT THAT THE CABLE IS LOOSE AND BENT. THE PLASTIC WINDOW REGULATOR HAS MANGLED THE CABLE, LEAVING THE WINDOW DOWN. I'M NOW TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW TO REMOVE THE WINDOW REGULATOR TO REPLACE IT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 15, 2010
THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE IS BROKEN AND IT ONLY HAS 39,000 MILES. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND THE DUCT TAPE CLASHES WITH THE LARIAT TRIM. *TR
Visibility, Jun 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 F150 LARIAT AND IN 2007 MY PASS REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN, SO HERE I AM RIDING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOUT 97 DEGREES WHEN I HERE THIS NOISE FROM THE REAR AND GOOD THING I DO NOT SCARE EASILY OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $500.00 TO FIX IT. SO HERE IT IS 2010 AND THE OTHER REAR DOOR WINDOW HAS DONE THE SAME THING, NOT SURE WHAT IT WILL COST THIS TIME BUT I CAN SEE THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEM. *TR
Visibility, Jun 9, 2010
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. LATER INVESTIGATION INDICATES THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON ALLOWING THE WINDOW TO FALL. *TR
Visibility, Jun 9, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK. SO FAR, 3 OF THE FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS EXPENSIVE. THERE IS NO TEMPORARY FIX EXCEPT TAPING THE WINDOWS UP. THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE SECURED. *TR
Visibility, Jun 8, 2010
ALL FOUR OF THE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 F-150 HAVE FAILED OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. I USE THE TRUCK FOR WORK AND GENERALLY TRAVEL ALONE SO THE NON-DRIVER WINDOWS GET VERY LITTLE USE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 7, 2010
BOUGHT 2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT S.CREW 4X4 DEC.2004. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THREE WINDOWS NOW @ $400 A POP. WENT OUT THIS MORNING AND F-IN WINDOW DOWN AGAIN FRONT PASS.SIDE. I AM SO FED UP WITH THIS AND IT IS COSTING A FORTUNE! PLEASE RECALL! RECALL! *TR