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, Oct 26, 2009
MY 2004 F150 HAS BEEN STRUCK BY THIS DEFECTIVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A THUMP AND MY REAR WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. FORD HAS SAID IT WILL COST ME $400 DOLLARS AND I HAVE AN EXPIRED WARRANTY. NOW THAT I'M READING MORE INTO THIS ON THE NET. IT SEEMS THAT THE F150 HAS A DEFECTIVE PART THAT IS CAUSING THOUSANDS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE FIXED FOR ANOTHER DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT PART TO BE PUT IN. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2009
FORD F150 20004 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR P/N 4L3Z1823201CA FORD CHARGES ABOUT $500 FOR THIS ITEM. THIS IS SECOND ONE IN 14 MONTHS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2009
LAST NIGHT I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SIX YR OLD DAUGHTER IN MY 2004 FORD F150, WHEN THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO CRASH DOWN NEAR MY DAUGHTER. LUCKILY I WAS NEAR MY EXIT ON THE INTERSTATE AND PULLED OFF BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED. NEEDLESS TO SAY, MY DAUGHTER WAS SCARED TO DEATH. AFTER GETTING ONLINE, I REALIZED THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PROBLEM. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE ACTUALLY GETS HURT IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. NOW I WILL BE FORCED TO SPEND AROUND $400 TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE DUE TO POOR QUALITY FROM FORD AND NO ATTEMPT TO RECALL THIS ITEM THUS FAR! *TR
Visibility, Oct 25, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT. THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FORTUNATELY THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED IT WAS STILL COVERED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT'S GOING TO COST ME A BUNDLE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING HE ATTEMPTED TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW, BUT THE GLASS FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $369.00. THREE THOUSAND MILES LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FAILED IDENTICALLY. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALLS ON THE WINDOWS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Visibility, Oct 23, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ON MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE ALLOWING WINDOW TO FALL. LUCKILY WE WERE PARKED AT THE TIME. VEHICLE IS 2004 FORD F150 LARIAT SUPER CREW. CAN'T FIND PARTS ONLINE SO FORD IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION BY REQUIRING PEOPLE TO BUY ONLY FROM THEM AT $425 A TIME. THE REAR SLIDING WINOW HAS NEVER WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Oct 19, 2009
2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. MY TRUCK HAS SAT THROUGH 2 YEARS OF DEPLOYMENTS, FOR ME TO ONLY RETURN AND IN A MATTER OF 3 YEARS TO HAVE ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL IN MY TRUCK. FORD SHOULD DO A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. THE MECHANICS AT THE DEALERS ARE FULLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND THE FREQUENCY OF WHICH IT HAPPENS. $440.00 IS TOO MUCH PER INCIDENT. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR ~RUSSELL MURZYN
Visibility, Oct 19, 2009
I WAS GOING TO MY TRUCK AND I REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. WHEN I TRIED TO RAISE IT, IT MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND WOULD NOT BUDGE. ALL OF MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS WERE IN MY TRUCK AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE EASILY TAKEN THEM. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO TO WORK OR SCHOOL WITH THE WINDOW DOWN AND I AM NOT PAYING TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THIS IS FORD'S RESPONSIBILITY. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 16, 2009
WINDOW MECHANISM ON 2004 FORD F-150 FAILS SUDDENLY AND WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT WINDOWS. THIS CAN BE A PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUE OF COURSE AS WELL AS A HUGE SECURITY ISSUE. DEALER TOLD ME THAT FORD USED CHEAP PLASTIC PARTS IN THE 2004 AND THEY GET HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMERS IN FOR THIS REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, Oct 15, 2009
I HAVE AN 04 F-150 AND JUST YESTERDAY MY POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT ON ME AND NOW CANNOT ROLL WINDOW BACK UP. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND JUST MY LUCK IT HAS STARTED TO SNOW. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF MY FIRST FORD PRODUCT I HAVE PURCHASED IN 15 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN READING UP ON SEVERAL HUNDRED POSTS STATING THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS SAME REGULATOR SEVERAL TIMES ON THE SAME VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO WHAT WE CAN DO TO RESOLVE MY ISSUE. I HAD TO TAKE THE DAY OFF OF WORK IN ORDER TO LOCATE A NEW REGULATOR. I WENT TO MY LOCAL AUTO PARTS DEALER AND SAID THEY HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER IT. THEN I WENT TO THE NEXT NEAREST TOWN TO A FORD DEALER. FINALLY PURCHASED THE REGULATOR FOR $200.00. AFTER OWNING THIS VEHICLE FOR JUST UNDER 1 MONTH AND HAVING TO REPLACE SOMETHING THAT HAS HAD SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON, I FEEL YOU AS A WELL RESPECTED COMPANY NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND ADMIT FAULTS. PLEASE RESPOND WITH WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ME AS WELL AS WHAT I CAN DO TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOU TIME AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE WINDOW REGULATOR WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON A SEPARATE OCCASION FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE WITH THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATORS WHICH WERE ALSO REPLACED. RECENTLY, THERE WAS ANOTHER FAILURE OCCURRENCE WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,0000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 11/06/09 *BF UPDATED 11/09/09*JB
Visibility, Oct 13, 2009
2004 FORD F150 POWER WINDOW FAILURE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 10, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 FORD F150 ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT BY A BULLET OR RAN OVER SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE MADE SUCH A LOUD NOISE. WHEN I GOT HOME I CHECKED MY TRUCK FOR ANY DAMAGES AND DIDN'T FIND ANY, SO I PROCEEDED TO GET MY GROCERIES DOWN AND TAKE THEM INSIDE. WHEN I CAME BACK OUTSIDE I WENT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO GET THE REST OF MY GROCERIES WHEN I HEARD ANOTHER LOUD NOISE ONCE AGAIN I WENT AND CHECK THE TRUCK AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING BUT NOTICED THAT MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. I THOUGHT THEN I DON'T REMEMBER LEAVING MY WINDOW DOWN BUT I WENT AND GOT MY KEYS TO CLOSE MY WINDOW WHEN, I TURNED THE KEY TO GET THE WINDOW UP I HEARD THE MOTOR RUNNING BUT THE WINDOW DID NOT COME UP. SO I TOOK MY TRUCK TO A BODY SHOP AND THE REPAIR MAN SAID IT COULD JUST BE THE REGULATOR BECAUSE HE COULD ALSO HEAR THE MOTOR. HE THEN REMOVED THE PANEL AND FOUND OUT THAT NOT ONLY THE REGULATOR WAS GOING TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT ALSO THE MOTOR. *TR
Visibility, Oct 9, 2009
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE 2004 FORD F-150. TODAY I HAD THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAIL ON MY TRUCK. I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC IN SALEM OREGON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DRIVERS WINDOW JUST FELL INTO THE DOOR. THIS STARTLED THE HECK OUT OF ME WITH THE LOAD THUD IT MADE. I HONESTLY THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD THROWN SOMETHING AGAINST BY DOOR OR SOMETHING, WHICH MADE ME JERK AWAY FROM THE WINDOW NEARLY SIDE SWIPING A VEHICLE TO MY RIGHT. LUCKILY THAT DRIVE WAS ON THE BALL AND VEERED OUT OF THE WAY. AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS I THOUGHT I MUST ADD TO THIS LIST. I CAN NOT AFFORD ANOTHER NEAR $400 TIMES THREE WHEN THE OTHERS GO BAD. I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL AND I FEAR THAT THE NEXT TIME THIS HAPPENS SHE MAY BE IN THE TRUCK AND WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAPPEN THEN!! FORD NEEDS TO BE FORCED INTO REPLACING THIS FAULTY DESIGN WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THANK YOU *TR
Visibility, Oct 9, 2009
THREE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT ON MY FORD F 150 2004 EACH WITHIN ABOUT TWO WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. AFTER THE FIRST ONE, I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY ASKED US TO PAY 100. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER WINDOW WENT OUT, SAME THING... ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER A THIRD WENT OUT AND WHEN I ASKED FORD TO REPLACE THE FORTH WINDOW SO I WOULDN'T HAVE TO COME BACK AND PAY ANOTHER 100, THEY TOLD ME FLAT OUT NO. THEY SAID I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE WINDOW REGULATOR TO FAIL AND THAT I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2009
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AND COULD NOT BE RAISED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR MECHANISM WAS NOT BEING ACTIVATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS OCCURRED IN THE SAME VEHICLE ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS TO THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2009
THE REGULATORS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2004 FORD F150 HAVE FAILED CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO DROP INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME.... AND A REPAIR BILL OF $300.00 FOR EACH WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Oct 4, 2009
FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. DRIVER SIDE FAILED IN 2005 @ 25,000 MILES, PASSENGER SIDE JUST FAILED @ 101,000 MILES. *TR
Visibility, Sep 29, 2009
RIGHT REAR WINDOW IN MY 2004 FORD F150 FELL WHILE DRIVING HOME ON I10 WITH A INFANT AND A TWO YEAR OLD IN THEIR CAR SEATS. I AM REALLY UPSET THAT FORD HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT THIS. WE HAD TO DRIVE OVER 150 MILES WITH THE WINDOW DOWN IN APPROX. 107 DEGREE WEATHER IN ARIZONA. PLEASE MAKE THEM FIX THE PROBLEM. EXACTLY ONE MONTH LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN AS WELL SO NOW I HAVE TWO PINNED UP WINDOWS BECAUSE I CANT AFFORD TO FIX THEM, WE ARE A MILITARY FAMILY WITH MY HUSBAND SERVING THE ENDURING FREEDOM TOUR IN AFGHANISTAN. *TR
Visibility, Sep 29, 2009
I HEARD A LOUD POP OR BANG WHEN I WAS PUTTING UP THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE WINDOW FELL DOWN AND WON'T COME BACK UP. MOTOR TURNS AND MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. CROSSROAD FORD CARY NC REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS $400 - $450. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAVE FALLEN INTO THE DOOR. A DEFECTIVE REGULATOR CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FALL. THE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE CHILDREN RIDE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,000.
Visibility, Sep 28, 2009
THE THIRD (OF FOURTH) DIFFERENT WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE RECENTLY RESULTING IN ANOTHER TRIP TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THERE HAVE BEEN A TOTAL OF THREE BROKEN REGULATOR CABLES BREAK WITHIN THE PAST YEAR (LAST TWO WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS). THIS LATEST OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN AN ALERTING DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER. THE WINDOW BASICALLY JUST DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS CLOSED POSITION. THIS PARTICULAR WINDOW (BACK PASSENGER SIDE) IS WHERE WE KEEP THE BABY SEAT AND UNFORTUNATELY OUR CHILD WAS NOT IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. IN ALL THREE CASES THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE ALTHOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RESULTING IN UNSAFE SITUATION. VEHICLE IS A 2004 FORD F-150. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2009
WE OWN A 2004 FORD F-150 AND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HIT A SMALL BUMP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN. I HAD TO TAKE TO A BODY SHOP MAN TO FIX THE WINDOW. *TR
Power train, Visibility, Sep 28, 2009
MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT ONE DAY, THEN ABOUT TWO DAYS LATER MY PASSENGER AND BACK LEFT WINDOW WENT OUT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED, ALONG WITH WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A SPARK PLUG AND COILES. WELL I A FOUND OUT THAT A 2004 F-150 I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. WHILE IT WAS IN THE SHOP MY BACK RIGHT WINDOW APERANTLY WENT OUT . IT WAS WORKING WHEN IT WENT IN, AND WHEN I GOT IT BACK I HAD A PLASTIC TARP ON MY WINDOW, PANEL WAS OFF, AND NOONE HAD TOLD ME THEY LET IT RAIN IN MY TRUCK OR THAT THE ONE WINDOW THAT HAD WORKED WAS NOW OUT ALSO. *TR
Visibility, Sep 22, 2009
I HAD 3 WINDOW REGULATORS JUST QUIT CAUSING THE GLASS TO JUST DROP IN MY 2004 FORD 150 LARIAT. MY WARRANTY WAS 23 DAYS OVER AND THE FORD CALL CENTER AS WELL AS CORPORATE OFFICES, (313-845-6173,313-845-5761, 313-845-5831) FLAT OUT TOLD ME IT WAS MY PROBLEM THERE WERE NO MORE WARRANTIES. I PAID TO REPAIR 2 OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS AND FORD DID ASSIST WITH THE SECOND ON 80% OF REPAIR. BUT I HAVE OWNED 5 FORD TRUCKS AND THE ONLY ISSUES WE HAVE HAD IS WITH THE F150. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR THE PAST 5 DAYS AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2004 FORD LARIAT F150 SERIES TRUCK WINDOWS. YOU COULD BE DRIVING AND YOUR WINDOW JUST DROPS OUT INTO THE PANEL. ITS NOT SAFE. MY HUSBAND'S COWORKER ,SAID HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING THERE F150 ON THE FREEWAY WITH THEIR SON IN THE BACK AND THE WINDOW DROPPED AND SHE THOUGHT IT WAS A DRIVEBY CAUSE THE WINDOW WAS GONE AND THERE WAS LOUD BANG NOISE OR THUMP. THIS IS NOT SAFE. *TR