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 19, 2009
I OWN A 2004 FORD F-150 FX4. I HAVE HAD THE REGULATORS ON BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH WENT OUT AT SEPARATE TIMES BUT BOTH WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM. THANK GOD WHEN THIS OCCURRED I DIDN'T HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT AS THE WINDOW FELL SO HARD IT COULD HAVE SHATTERED ON THEM. THIS IS MY 4TH FORD VEHICLE AND MY FAMILY HAS BEEN A TRUE FORD FAMILY FOR YEARS MY FATHER WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANOTHER WAY. IT IS JUST TRULY SAD THAT FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR MISTAKE AND FAULTY PRODUCT AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL THESE WINDOW REGULATORS. IF NOT I'M SURE THEY WILL LOSE MANY FORD FAMILIES AND CUSTOMERS OVER THIS. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR
Visibility, Aug 18, 2009
THE WINDOW ON MY 2004 F-150 WILL NOT GO UP I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WANTED TO PUT THE WINDOW UP IT STARTED TO GO UP BUT THEN FELL DOWN ALL OF A SUDDEN RIGHT AFTER I HEARD A POP SOUND AND IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME! NOW IT WONT GO UP I HAVE NOT GOT IT FIXED YET BUT I WILL I LOOKED ON LINE AND FOUND OUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO'S GONE THROUGH THIS PROBLEM BUT REGARDLESS THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD DISTRACT SOMEONE FROM THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Aug 18, 2009
WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD, METALLIC-SOUNDING POP FROM ONE OF MY DOORS, FOLLOWED BY THE WINDOW SLIDING DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP PERFORMING THE REPAIR HAS QUOTED THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY AS BEING THE PROBLEM, AND QUOTED $450 TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Visibility, Aug 16, 2009
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009, I WAS PUTTING MY SON IN MY TRUCK TO HEAD OFF TO WORK. AS WE PULLED AWAY, HE STARTED SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT THE WINDOW. I LOOKED BACK AND THE WINDOW NEXT TO HIM WAS DOWN ABOUT 3 INCHES. BY THE TIME WE GOT TO HIS DAYCARE, THE WINDOW WAS ALL THE WAY DOWN. I HAD TO GO BACK HOME, PULL THE WINDOW UP AND JAM IT INTO PLACE. I WON'T BE ABLE TO TAKE IT IN UNTIL MONDAY. THIS IS AT LEAST THE 5TH TIME A WINDOW HAS FALLEN ON THIS TRUCK IN THREE YEARS AND I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE REAR POWER SLIDING WINDOW MOTOR REPLACED TWICE. THE PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN UNDER EITHER FACTORY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THIS ONE WILL NOT BE. FORTUNATELY NONE OF THEM HAVE HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LIKE OTHER DRIVERS I HAVE SEEN ON THIS WEBSITE. HOW MANY MORE PEOPLE NEED TO COMPLAIN BEFORE THE AGENCY TAKES ACTION? THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A BIG PROBLEM AS WELL AS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 15, 2009
I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN & IT CRASHED DOWN INTO THE DOOR WITH THE GLASS SHATTERING AS IT DROPPED INTO THE DOOR FRAME. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW LOOKED AT IT SOUNDED STRANGE ON OPERATION. FORD DEALERS DISAGREED. ONE MONTH LATER THE WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE & FORD FIXED THE WINDOW AT THEIR COST. I ALSO HAD THEM CHECK ALL OF THE OTHER WINDOWS BECAUSE THEY TOO DID NOT SOUND CORRECT WHEN OPERATING AND NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG AT THAT TIME. I AM NOW WITHOUT A WINDOW & WILL CONTACT FORD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM & HOPE THEY WILL FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE AS I FEEL THIS SHOULD NOT BE MY RESPONSIBILITY FOR A TRUCK THAT IS ONLY 5 YRS OLD. *TR
Visibility, Aug 15, 2009
WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK, I ROLLED DOWN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND WHEN I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW I HEARD A POP AND THEN A SOUND LIKE SOMETHING FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP. NOW THE WINDOW SLIDES DOWN BY ITSELF. *TR
Visibility, Aug 13, 2009
FORD 2004 F-150 HAS HAD TWO POWER WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. FIRST ONE OCCURRED TWO YEARS AGO, CURRENTLY 5YR OLD VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
1. ROLLED WINDOW UP AFTER GOING THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. DROVE APPROX. 30 FEET AND HEARD A LOUD "POP". STARTING DRIVING AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. 2. WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. 3. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE "WINDOW REGULATOR" AS THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED. THIS WAS AT A COST TO ME OF $318. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE REGULATOR, BUT THERE WAS NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AS WELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE WINDOW FOR HER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN TO SEE WHY THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE REGULATOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER TO CHECK IF IT QUALIFIES FOR AFTER WARRANTY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A QUOTE FOR THE REPAIR COST. SHE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN THE WINDOWS FELL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 9/17/09 * CN UPDATED 09/21/09*JB
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON A 2004 FORD F150 HAVE ALL FAILED WITHIN A 4 MONTH PERIOD OF 2009. TWO OF THE WINDOWS WERE ALMOST NEVER USED BUT THE FAILED FIRST. COST TO HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THIS PROBLEM IS AROUND $400 EACH. THIS CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WINDOW COULD FAIL AT ANYTIME. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FOR 2004 FORD F150 WITHOUT ANY NOTICE THE WINDOW WILL JUST DROP THE LITTLE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY JUST BREAK WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND HAVE TO PULL YOUR WINDOW OUT OF THE DOOR. THIS IS A JUNKY SETUP FOR A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Aug 10, 2009
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN I DON'T GUESS, UNLESS IT HAPPENS WHEN A CHILD IS BY THE WINDOW. I HAVE A 2004 F150 SUPERCREW THE WINDOW JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL AND WOULD NOT RAISE BACK UP. AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALER WHO KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BY OVER THE PHONE DESCRIPTION SAID IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR. I WENT ONLINE AND NOTICED THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE, I HAVE READ CLOSE TO 200 POST ON THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A SHAME THAT FORD IS ALLOWED TO PUT DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THESE VEHICLES.THESE REGULATORS COST $370.00 TO BE REPLACED AND THAT'S ONE DOOR. ACCORDING TO OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM USUALLY THE OTHER 3 WINDOW REGULATORS WILL BREAK WITHIN A YEAR AFTER THE FIRST. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL AND FIX THERE DEFECTS! *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2009
ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVER'S WINDOW, STARTED ROLLING IT BACK UP HEARD A LOUD POP, WINDOW FELL DOWN & WOULDN'T ROLL BACK UP . MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS HAD ALOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 F140 SUPERCREW 4X4. LAST WEEK I HEARD A POP COME FROM MY PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AND NOT A MINUTE LATER MY WINDOW FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR. TWO DAYS LATER I HEARD THE SAME POP COME FROM MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. TWO REGULATORS POPPED WITH IN THREE DAYS. I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THEM RIGHT NOW SO I'M RIDING AROUND WITH VISE GRIPS HOLDING MY WINDOWS UP. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD PICKUP THAT I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH. FORD REALLY NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2009
2004 FORD F150 - REAR WINDOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY CREWCAB TRUCK MADE A LOUD NOISE AND WENT DOWN. IT WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP AND I WENT TO A WEBSITE TO SEE IF I COULD FIX IT AND FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH MULTIPLE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND DESCRIPTIONS. THERE APPEARS TO BE MULTIPLE FAILURES FROM THESE WINDOWS AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2009
DRIVER WINDOW FELL WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Aug 7, 2009
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, LEFT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND WINDOW GLASS FELL FROM THE CLOSED POSITION WITH A LOUD BOOM. AS A RESULT OF THE LOUD CRASHING OF THE FALLING WINDOW GLASS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS COMBINED WITH THE SUDDEN AND VIOLENT GUST OF WIND AND DEBRIS INTO THE CAB NEARLY CAUSED ME TO LOOSE CONTROL, AND ROLL OVER. THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON THIS TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Aug 6, 2009
JULY 11,2009, WE HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW WITH 56000. WE WERE IN TOWN AND LET THE REAR WINDOWS DOWN. THE LEFT REAR POPPED VERY LOUD AND THE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. I HAVE NOT FIXED IT. I TALKED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER ABOUT IT, HE SAID THERE IS NOT A RECALL AND WOULD COST ABOUT 400.00. FAST-FORWARD TO AUG. 6, 2009 MY WIFE WAS COMING HOME FROM SCHOOL(TEACHER) SHE LET THE DRIVERS WINDOW DOWN TO LET SOME OF THE HOT AIR OUT. SHE GOT ON THE HWY. AND STARTED ROLLING THE WINDOW UP ABOUT HALFWAY IT POPPED VERY LOUD . IT STARTLED HER SO BAD SHE JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND ENDED UP OFF THE ROAD. BEFORE SHE COULD STOP THE WINDOW HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR. SHE IS OK AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ON HOME WITH SHAKY NERVES. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN WHICH NHTSA OUGHT TO INVESTIGATE FERVENTLY. FORD NEEDS TO MAKE THIS RIGHT AND NOW BEFORE SOMEONE GETS REALLY HURT. *TR
Visibility, Aug 5, 2009
THERE WAS NO WARNING FOR THE EVENTUAL FAILURE OF MY WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY 2004 FORD F150. ONE DAY I WENT TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN AND THE WHOLE THING FELL DOWN INSIDE OF THE DOOR. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK UP, I HAD TO WEDGE MATERIALS BETWEEN THE WINDOW AND DOOR TO HOLD IT UP. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO USE THIS WINDOW FOR DRIVE-THRU AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT RAINS, MY DRIVERS SEAT GETS WET BECAUSE THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN HALFWAY. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED DUE TO THE COST OF PARTS AND LABOR, THEREFORE I HAVE GONE MONTHS TRYING TO JUST DEAL WITH THE SITUATION, UNTIL I COULD PAY THE $400.00 THAT IT COSTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, UPON DOING RESEARCH ONLINE, I SEE THAT I AM NOT ALONE AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS, THEREFORE, IF I DON'T HAVE TO AND I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR, I'D RATHER NOT BE! I HAVE ALSO BEEN AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET INSIDE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IF THEY REALLY WANTED TO, ALL THEY WOULD HAVE TO DO IS ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN MANUALLY-VERY EASY TO DO WITH IT BEING BROKEN. *TR
Visibility, Aug 4, 2009, crash
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD F-150 CREWCAB PICKUP TRUCK ONE DAY, I HEARD A 'POP' (LIKE A ROCK HIT MY WINDOW) ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, AND THE NEXT DAY I HEAR IT AGAIN. THE NEXT NIGHT MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO MY DOOR WHILE OUT DRIVING AND SCARED ME SO BAD IT MADE ME SWERVE OFF THE ROAD. A POLICE OFFICER SAW THIS AND ACCUSED ME OF BEING INTOXICATED SO I THEREFORE HAD TO GO THROUGH A FIELD SOBRIETY AND BREATHALIZER TEST. THE POLICE OFFICER APOLOGIZED BUT IT WAS VERY NERVE RACKING TO GO THROUGH THAT. THAT NIGHT I TOOK MY DOOR APART TO FIND A JUNGLE OF WIRES IN MY DOOR THAT ONCE CONNECTED TO THE TRACKS THAT HELD MY WINDOW IN PLACE. IT IS NOT REPAIRABLE, BUT REPLACEABLE SO THEREFORE I AM VERY UPSET. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON CARS SINCE I WAS FOURTEEN YEAR OLD, AND NEVER HAVE I SEEN SUCH A HORRIBLE IDEA FOR A WINDOW MOTOR. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I AM VERY THANKFUL THAT I COMMUTED ON BACK COUNTRY ROADS THIS NIGHT BECAUSE IF I WERE TO BE ON THE INTERSTATE OR A HIGHWAY, THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT I WOULD HAVE WRECKED AND BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR EVEN KILLED. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD AND QUICK IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PREPARE FOR IT AND AFTER REVIEWING THE DESIGN OF THESE WINDOW MOTORS, REGULATORS, AND ELEVATOR CABLES, IT SEEMS AS IF FAILURE IS INEVITABLE AND IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY BREAK. I JUST HOPE THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS DON'T GIVE OUT BEFORE THEY RECALL THEM. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 3, 2009
SECOND WINDOW DRIVE FAILURE IN 6 WEEKS. VERY LOUD BANG FROM DOOR (SOUNDS LIKE TRUCK IS HIT BY LARGE ROCK/HARD OBJECT) WHICH IS VERY STARTLING, THEN WINDOW GLASS SLIDES DOWN INTO DOOR. ON THE FREEWAY THIS IS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS. THE FIRST WINDOW FAILURE (ONE MONTH AGO) COST ME $430.00 AT FORD DEALER TO REPAIR. I WAS NEVER INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A FREQUENT PROBLEM. AFTER SECOND FAILURE IN 4 WEEKS, I WENT ON THE WEB AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF 2004-2005 F-150'S, AND FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS IT! I'M WAITING TO TALK TO DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT SECOND FAILURE TO TRY AND GET FORD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AS WELL AS INSPECT THE OTHER WINDOWS AND REPAIR THEM AS NECESSARY. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY FAIL AS WELL. - THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT!!! FORD HAS ALREADY CHANGED THE DESIGN/PART # FOR THE FAULTY PART (REGULATOR/CABLE ASSY) THREE TIMES- AND IT STILL FAILS WITHOUT WARNING! THESE TRUCKS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED AT FORD'S EXPENSE!!!! *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2009
1. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT, I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVERSIDE WINDOW DOWN. 2. I HEAR A POP AND THE WINDOW DROPPED. I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP AND I HEARD A MOTOR SOUND AND THE WINDOW WOULDN'T ROLL BACK UP. 3. THE WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 30, 2009
DRIVERS WINDOW WAS UP, I HEARD A LOUD POP ANT THE WINDOW STARTED TO GO DOWN ALL BY ITSELF, TRIED PUSHING BUTTON TO ROLL UP WINDOW BUT DID NOT WORK. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM A FUNERAL I WAS AT OUT OF STATE. MIDWAY BETWEEN LANDER WY AND AUSTIN TX IS WHEN THE INCIDENT WITH THE WINDOW HAPPENED. THERE WAS WIND AND RAIN AND BY THE TIME I GOT HOME I COULD NOT HEAR. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ONTHE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TR
Visibility, Jul 30, 2009
WINDOW CONTROL CABLES FAILED TO CONTROL THE WINDOW IN THE DRIVERS DOOR. THE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THE REPAIR OF THE DOOR COST 400 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE CHEAPLY MADE CABLE SYSTEM INSIDE THE DOOR. FORD SERVICE PERSON STATED "IT HAPPENS ALOT TO THIS YEAR OF TRUCK". *TR
Visibility, Jul 29, 2009
ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVER'S WINDOW, STARTED ROLLING IT BACK UP HEARD A LOUD POP, WINDOW FELL DOWN & WOULDN'T ROLL BACK UP. *TR