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, Dec 4, 2006
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. *JB
Visibility, Oct 4, 2006
WINDOW REGULATOR IS PLASTIC AND BREAKS CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL INTO DOOR. THIS IS THE THIRD WINDOW REGULATOR TO BREAK. *NM
Electrical system, Visibility, Air bags, Sep 14, 2006
SAFETY ISSUE, IN CAB ELECTRICAL FAILURES. FEB 4TH 2006, IT RAINED 1.5 INCHES. MY TRUCK SAT IN THE RAIN WITH ALL THE WINDOWS UP. IN THE EVENING I OPENED THE DOOR AND DROVE AWAY. AS I HAD JUMPED IN THE TRUCK, I HAD REALIZED I DID NOT HAVE ANY DOME LIGHTS. AS I DROVE AWAY (ENGINE RUNNING FINE), I REALIZED I DID NOT HAVE ANY READOUTS ON MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SEVERAL OTHER THINGS NOT WORKING. ABOUT 10 MILES LATER, I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND ALL MY NON-WORKING ITEMS BEGAN WORKING. THE ONLY SIDE EFFECT WAS MY TRIPOMETER QUIT WORKING. AT THIS TIME, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 I CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WHEN IT RAINS OR IS HUMID. I CURRENTLY HAVE DRIVEN MY TRUCK APPROX 200 MILES IN THE PAST 4 DAYS WITHOUT ANY OF THESE ITEMS WORKING. DURING THESE 6 MONTHS, I WOULD APPROXIMATE THIS ISSUE AS 1X PER WEEK PROBLEM, WITH THE RESOLUTION BEING A HARD HIT ON THE DASH WHILE I AM DRIVING. HOWEVER, I AM AT THE POINT NOW WHERE HITTING THE DASH DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS NOT WORKING WHEN I HAVE THIS FAILURE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKS UPON START UP THEN STAYS ILLUMINATED. NO DOME LIGHTS NO SPEEDOMETER NO TRIPOMETER NO ODOMETER NO TACH NO FUEL NO ENGINE TEMP NO OPERATING VOLTS NO OIL PRESSUE NO AUDIBLE ALARM THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION NO AUDIBLE ALARM WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE LEFT ON NO AUTO POWER LOCKS NO POWER WINDOWS (THEREFORE STUCK IN POSITION OF LAST NORMAL OPERATION) NO RADIO NO AC NO DEFROST (PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN HUMIDITY IS HIGH = FOGGING WINDOWS.) I FEEL I HAVE SOME SAFETY ISSUES THAT MAKE THIS TRUCK UNSAFE. I AM AT 50,000 MILES WARRANTY, HOW DO I GET THE MFG TO FIX CORRECTLY, FOR FREE. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 21, 2005
REAR WINDOW SEAL IS LOOSE AND WINDOW RATTLES INSIDE OF MOUNTING AREA INDICATING AN INSUFFICIENT MOUNT TO RETAIN WINDOW IN MOUNTING AREA. *NM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Visibility, Other or unspecified, Oct 20, 2005
DT: 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST IT OR TURN IT OFF. HE STATED NONE OF THE BUTTONS WORKED FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER. THIS OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. THE AIR CONDITIONER FINALLY TURNED ITSELF OFF WHEN HE TURNED HIS HEADLIGHTS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS ONLY HAPPENED THE ONE TIME, ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. *AK UPDATED 11/30/2005 - THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ONCE MORE AFTER OCT 15 AN HASN'T BEEN REPAIRED. THE SLIDING REAR WINDOW DOES NOT WORK. THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP. *NM
Visibility, Aug 30, 2005
USING POWER WINDOW CONTROLLER TO ROLL UP VEHICLE WINDOWS, A LOUD BANG SOUND LIKE A GUN GOING OFF HAPPENS, THEN THE WINDOW(S) FALL INTO THE DOOR FRAME. DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR. I'M ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 PEOPLE AT THIS DEALERSHIP WITH THIS PROBLEM. CURRENTLY THE DEALER IS STATING THE PART IS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND COULD BE MONTHS BEFORE IT IS IN. THE VEHICLE IS RENDERED USELESS, UNABLE TO ROLL UP WINDOWS OR SECURE THE VEHICLE. *JB
Visibility, Aug 19, 2005
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AND WILL NOT ROLL UP.
Suspension, Power train, Visibility, Structure, Apr 20, 2005
2004 FORD F150 PROBLEMS WITH UPPER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS TIRE WEAR.*MR THE UPPER JOINT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE WEAR ON ONE TIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT EXHIBITED A RATTLE NOISE, THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS VIBRATING SO BADLY, THE HOOD HAD TO BE REINFORCED SO IT WOULD NOT FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *JB
Visibility, Feb 16, 2005
THE POSITION OF THE LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER IS INCORRECT, PREVENTING IT FROM GOING ALL THE WAY UP AND CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ADJUST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPERS WILL NOT DEFROST. *TC
Visibility, Feb 8, 2005
PURCHASED NEW FORD F-150 TRUCK FROM DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2004. WAVY DISTORTIONS IN THE WINDSHIELD WERE EVIDENT. REPORTED DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD TO DEALERSHIP, WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED IN JUNE 2004 (AN APPROXIMATE THREE WEEK WAIT WAS REQUIRED, BECAUSE DEALER REPORTED THAT NEW WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.) SECOND WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO DISTORTED, AND DEALER IN ANOTHER STATE SAID THAT WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE REPLACED BY DEALER THAT HAD INSTALLED SECOND WINDSHIELD. THIRD WINDSHIELD REPLACED IN JANUARY 2005, AFTER SIX WEEKS OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH FORD. THIS THIRD WINDSHIELD ALSO HAS THE WAVY DEFECT. *AK
Visibility, Nov 12, 2004
WHEN USING THE HEAT IN MY 2004 F-150 SUPER CREW FX4 IT CONSTANTLY POURS OUT OF MY DASH. EVEN WHEN SET ON FLOOR OR DEFROST IT WILL POUR OUR OF THE DASH. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF USING THE HEAT, THE RIDE BECOMES QUITE UNCOMFORTABLE. MY FACE GETS REAL HOT AND EYES GET BLOODSHOT FROM BEING DRIED OUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD 5 TIMES AND THE FIRST TIME THEY COULD SEE/FEEL THE PROBLEM. NOW THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY TELL ME THAT IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I OWN 2 OF THE SAME TRUCKS AND ONE DOES IT AND ONE DOES NOT. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior lighting, Visibility, Oct 13, 2004
FIRST APPLACTION OF BRAKES AFTER BACKING OUT OF DRIVE WAY THAT IS STOPPING AT THE RED LIGHT AT (RT)#30-& MAIN RD,BRAKE LINES AT ABS CONTROL MANFOLD,ARE VIBRATING SO BAD IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FAN IS RUBBING SOMTHING MY EXPERANCE WITH HYDRAULIC. TELLS ME THAT THE BRAKE LINE FITTINGS AT THERE SEAT IN THE MANAFOLD WILL FALI.#2 THIS TRUCK HAS DELUX MIRRORS,SIGNAL MIRRORS,LED MOUNTED IN THE BOTTOM,R/S LED OUTER THREE CANT BE SEEN FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *AK
Visibility, Sep 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONSUMER NOTICED WATER COMING THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ,AND REPLACED IT THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Power train, Visibility, Jul 26, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAME BLURRY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD CONCERN WITH VIBRATION UNDER THE VEHICLE. DEALER FOUND THAT THE VIBRATION IS COMING FROM THE DRIVERSHAFT, WHICH WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *LA
Visibility, Jun 28, 2004
CONSUMER INDICATED THAT WINDSHIELD HAD A WAVE IN IT WHICH DISTORTED THE VISION WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND HAD IT REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Visibility, Apr 22, 2004
DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER LEAVES 6" BLIND SPOT UNCLEARED/UNWIPED IN LINE OF SIGHT ALONG DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD PILLAR. ALMOST HIT PEDESTRIAN AS A RESULT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE. ALSO PULLED OUT AT INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE UNABLE TO SEE. DEALER CAN NOT FIX BECAUSE THE WIPER IS "KEYED" TO THAT POSITION ONLY. FORD HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO RESOLVE ISSUE. OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING OF SAFETY HAZARD TOO. *AK