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, Sep 4, 2009
2004 FORD F150 I HAVE HAD THREE WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED AND NOW THE FORTH ONE HAS BROKEN. FIRST TWO WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE THIRD WASN'T. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON IT. OF COURSE FORD WONT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Visibility, Sep 3, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW HAS HAD 3 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL SINCE 2008. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 9/2/09. THE OTHERS WERE IN APRIL OF 2008. IN EACH INSTANCE, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A COMMUTER PARKING LOT WHEN WE ARRIVED TO SEE THAT THE WINDOW(S) WERE DOWN AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP. WE ARE FORTUNATE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN WE ARE NOT ACTUALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF THE WINDOW WERE TO DROP WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER WITH A SMALL CHILD IN THE VEHICLE. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ITEM AND FIX IT FOR FREE. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AT THE DEALER. OUR PARTICULAR TRUCK HAS JUST UNDER 45,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Visibility, Sep 3, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO REAR WINDOWS AND DRIVERS SIDE FRONT GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOWS FRAME. EXPOSED FRAGMENTS OF GLASS INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATORS AT AN EXPENSE OF $713.00. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 65,000.
Visibility, Sep 2, 2009
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY 2004 FORD F-150 TRUCK HAVE BROKEN. EACH TIME THE PART BROKE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE WINDOW JUST SUDDENLY SLAMS DOWN INTO THE FRAME OF THE DOOR, AND CAN NO LONGER BE RETURNED TO THE "UP" POSITION. I AM CERTAIN THE LAST OF MY FOUR WINDOWS WILL SOON BREAK AS WELL. HOPEFULLY NOT DURING A MONSOON RAINSTORM. THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATES OF THESE BREAKAGES ARE: 03-03-08, 09-03-08 AND LASTLY 9-01-09. I WILL ONLY LIST THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE BELOW. *TR
Visibility, Sep 1, 2009
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WINDOW MADE A LOUD POP AND SLOWLY BEGAN TO FALL DOWNWARD WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE DOOR RIGHT NEXT TO MY CHILD'S CAR SEAT. THIS IS THE 4TH WINDOW IT HAS HAPPENED TO. *TR
Visibility, Aug 31, 2009
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY 2004 FORD 150 4 TIMES! THE DEALER CHARGES ME $400 TO REPLACE EACH TIME. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. RESEARCH ON THE WEB REVEALS OTHERWISE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 31, 2009
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IN MY 2004 F-150 LARIAT FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH DOWN THE ROAD. IT MADE A VERY LOUD THUMP SOUND BEFORE IT FELL. *TR
Visibility, Aug 29, 2009
IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WILL HAVE TO BE A NUMBER OF INJURIES OR DEATHS BEFORE A RECALL IS PUT IN EFFECT HERE. I HAVE A FORD F150 SUPERCREW 2004, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DROPPED AND SHATTERED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH A LOUD NOISE AND SHATTERED GLASS. I THOUGHT I WAS SHOT AT, AT THE TIME AND WAS VERY LUCKY THERE WAS NOT A SERIOUS ACCIDENT KILLING AND INJURING MANY PEOPLE. KIDS WERE CRYING AND ALL INSIDE VEHICLE WERE VERY UPSET. AFTERWARDS I REMOVED THE WINDOW GLASS AND THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY AND THE PROBLEM IS THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD THE CONTROL CABLES IN PLACE. THEY APPEAR TO BE CHEAP AND FRAGILE AND OBVIOUSLY BREAK EASILY AND FOR NO REASON, LETTING THE CABLES COME OUT OF THEIR GUIDES AND THEREFORE DROPPING THE WINDOW UNEXPECTEDLY. I HAVE TAKEN NUMEROUS PICTURES IF ANYONE FROM FORD, NHTSA OR ANYONE ELSE WOULD LIKE TO SEE. THIS INCIDENT REALLY SCREWED UP A OTHERWISE GREAT DAY BECAUSE OF SHODDY ENGINEERING AND QUALITY FROM A AMERICAN CAR COMPANY (FORD). I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING AND REPLACING THIS WINDOW REGULATOR MYSELF AT A COST OF $187 + TAX + TIME + INCONVENIENCE WITH NO ASSURANCE THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Visibility, Aug 29, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 CREWCAB WHILE DRIVING( SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH 2009) MY PASSENGER REAR WINDOW DROPPED INTO DOOR. AFTER FINDING IT IS CAUSED FROM A PLASTIC PART ON A WINDOW REGULATOR I ALSO FOUND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. *TR
Visibility, Aug 27, 2009
PASSENGER FRONT AND PASSENGER REAR GLASS FALLEN INTO DOOR. WILL NOT RESPOND TO ELECTRIC WINDOW BUTTON. *TR
Visibility, Aug 26, 2009
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2004 F150 WHEN SHE HEARD A 'POP' TYPE NOISE, THEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD AS IT IS COMPLETELY STARTLING AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AT REDUCED SPEED WHEN IT OCCURRED AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. IT DID SCARE HER AS IT WAS TOTALLY UNEXPECTED . SHE CALLED AND TOLD ME ABOUT IT SO I CALLED MY MECHANIC. HIS KNOWN REPAIR HISTORY FOR THE F150 INDICATES THAT THE NOISE AND THE SUDDEN WINDOW DROPPING IS THAT OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR BREAKING IN THE DOOR. APPARENTLY THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND FORD HAS UNDERGONE 3 REVISIONS, OR IS ON THEIR 3RD MODEL OF THAT WINDOW REGULATOR AND THIS IS A DANGER TO ALL WHO DRIVE WHEN THIS OCCURS AND QUITE POSSIBLY A DANGER TO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD DUE TO A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT OCCURRING. . THIS PRODUCT MUST BE RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN AS NO WINDOW SHOULD DO THIS. I WANT FORD MOTOR TO REPLACE BOTH MY WINDOW REGULATORS, B/C IF IT HAS HAPPENED TO ONE, IT WILL PROBABLY SOON HAPPEN TO THE OTHER. AND WHEN MY MECHANIC SAYS THE TRACK RECORD TO REPAIR THIS WILL COST A PERSON $250 - 400, THAT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2009
2004 F150 TRUCK WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN WHILE DRIVING, BIG LOUD POP THEN THE WINDOW CRASHED I HAVE BEEN READING ONLINE AND THERE ARE OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS SAME SITUATION. THE REGULATORS NEED TO BE RECALLED INSTANTLY. *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2009
3 OF THE 4 WINDOW REGULATORS ON THE FORD F150 TRUCK HAVE GONE OUT IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. EACH TIME IT COSTS ABOUT $350 TO REPLACE THE PART. AS THE FAILURES OCCUR, YOU CAN HEAR A GRINDING SOUND AS THE SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, FOLLOWED BY A CASCADE OF BROKEN PIECES FALLING DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR SOMEWHERE. THEN THE WINDOW GOES NEITHER UP NOR DOWN. IF YOU CHECK SOME OF THE AUTO FORUMS, THIS IS A FREQUENT COMPLAINT FOR THE 2004 MODEL. BY THE TIME IT IS ALL DONE, IT WILL COST ME $1200 OR MORE. THE PARTS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE!!!!!! FORD SHOULD MAKE GOOD ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2009
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES. THEY ARE UNDER PRESSURE, FAIL AND SNAP WITH AN EXTREMELY LOUD BANG. THE ONE ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FAILED ON 07/17/08 AT 23,446 MILES WHEN I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD I THOUGHT SOMEONE SHOT MY DOOR, CAUSING ME JUMP AND SWERVE IN MY LANE. THE ONE ON MY FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW DOOR FAILED ON 08/24/09 AT 30,779 MILES GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH. INTERNET RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS OCCURRING TO MANY PEOPLE. THIS PIECE IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE AND THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY FORD BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2009
WINDOW ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAVE FALLEN WHILE DRIVING. FORD F150 2004. *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2009
DRIVERS WINDOW SQUEALS WHEN OPERATING THE POWER WINDOW. SAME SOUND MADE BY OTHER WINDOWS OF PERSONNEL FRIENDS THAT HAVE HAD THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AFTER THE SOUND STARTED. JUST WAITING FOR DEFECT FAILURE IN INDIANA. *TR
Visibility, Aug 25, 2009
POWER WINDOWS DROP INTO DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Aug 24, 2009
2004 FORD F150 CREWCAB POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. THE FIRST ONE TO GO WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT WAS THE DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW AND SCARED ME SO MUCH THAT I ALMOST HAD A ACCIDENT. TWO WEEKS AGO, THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WITH THE SAME RESULTS. I TOOK THE FIRST FAILURE TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY CHARGED ME APPROXIMATELY $250.00 TO REPAIR. I CALLED ON THE RECENT ONE AND THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $385.00. I HAVEN'T FIXED THE CURRENT ONE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD TO. *TR
Visibility, Aug 24, 2009
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS FALLEN INTO DOOR AND NOW WON'T ROLL BACK UP. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSE BY INTERNET DISCUSSION GROUP REVEALS NUMEROUS SAME COMPLAINTS FROM FORD F150 OWNERS SUGGESTING A COMMON DEFECT THAT REQUIRES RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Aug 23, 2009
2004 F150 WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPS INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME A DIFFERENT WINDOW FAILED IN MY TRUCK. SEE THIS LINK FOR OTHERS WHO ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2004/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/WINDOW_DOES_NOT_ROLL_UP.SHTML I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET, CAN'T AFFORD IT RIGHT NOW. THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN MY CASE, BUT SCARED THE HECK OUT OF ME AND MY PASSENGER, BUT I MAINTAINED CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 22, 2009
AS MANY OTHERS, I TOO HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 WITH DEFECTIVE POWER WINDOWS. THE REGULATOR IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN TWICE AND THE REGULATOR IN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAS BROKEN ONCE. FORD CHARGES $400 TO REPAIR IT. THE SERVICE MAN TOLD ME THAT THE DEFECTIVE PIECE IS A PLASTIC WHEEL WITH A CABLE. THE PART ALONE COST $190. 2004 WAS THE YEAR THE FORD REDESIGNED THE F-150. THEY OBVIOUSLY ENGINEERED A CHEAPLY MADE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR AND ARE AWARE OF IT BUT HAVE NOT RECALLED THE PART. FORD SHOULD BE MADE TO UPHOLD ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS. IN FIVE YEARS, I HAVE ONLY LOWERED THE REAR WINDOW MAYBE FIVE TIMES. SO THE PROBLEM IS NOT OVERUSE. IT'S SIMPLY POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 22, 2009
PASSENGER DOOR REGULATOR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. SECOND ONE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCK HAS ONLY 39,000 MILES ON IT. $398.00 TO FIX IT THE FIRST TIME $475.00 TO FIX IT THE SECOND TIME. FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL F-150 DOOR REGULATORS OR HELP WITH THE COST OF REPLACING THEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 21, 2009
I HEARD A LOUD POP WHILE WAITING FOR MY WIFE DURING HER ANNUAL SCHOOL MEET THE PARENTS. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. I TRIED PROCEEDED TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW, BUT JUST HEARD A CHAIN LIKE NOISE WITH NO RESULT. I THOUGHT, SOMETHING BROKE JUST LIKE THAT. WEIRD. AFTER READING A COUPLE OF BLOGS LOOKS LIKE I AM NOT ALONE. THIS IS HOW I CAME TO THIS WEBSITE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 20, 2009
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, WINDOW WENT DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. TRYING TO FIX MYSELF, BUT WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE PARTS FROM FORD. THE TRUCK IS A 2004 F150 XLT SUPER CREW WITH 69K MILES. *TR
Visibility, Aug 20, 2009
MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON VACATION TRAVELING WHEN TWO OF MY WINDOWS FELL AND BROKE INSIDE MY TRUCK. I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT MY WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THE REPAIRS COST 1200 DOLLARS. THREE WEEKS LATER I HAD ANOTHER WINDOW FALL AND SHATTER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS COST ANOTHER 600 DOLLARS. THEN TWO DAYS AGO AUGUST 17, 2009 THE DRIVERS SIDE FELL WHILE DRIVING . I WAS ABLE TWO CATCH WINDOW BEFORE IT FELL INTO DOOR AND SHATTERED. I HAVE CALLED FORD MOTOR CO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE GOTTEN PASSED FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER WITHOUT ANY RESULTS . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NO HELP AT ALL EITHER. I ALMOST CRASHED MY TRUCK DO TO THE WINDOWS SHATTERING AND HOW SCARED MY FAMILY WAS WHEN GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER THEM. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE 2004 FORD F 150 CREW CAB TRUCKS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PART HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. PLEASE HELP ME AND THE THOUSANDS OF TRUCK OWNERS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THIS. *TR