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 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE FAILING. THE FIRST TO FAIL WAS ON THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW AND THE DRIVER REAR SIDE WAS FAILING. THE WINDOWS DROPPED DOWN AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ROLL IT UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FIRST REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Visibility, Oct 19, 2010
I OWN A 2004 FORD F150. LAST SATURDAY WE ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN ELECTRIC WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR. IT MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN. THIS LEFT MY VEHICLE VULNERABLE TO RAIN OR THEFT ALL WEEKEND. JUST TWO MONTHS AGO WE HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WHEN ON OUR WAY TO VACATION DESTINATION. WE HAD TO REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FOR COST OF $300 PLUS LABOR?!?!? LOOKING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SAME MODEL VEHICLE WITH SAME ISSUES. *TR
Visibility, Oct 19, 2010
ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IN MY F150 FX4 WENT DOWN AND OUT. DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT, NOW MY PASSENGER REAR WINDOW IS JUST GRINDING GEARS. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 48K ON IT AND IS WELL SERVICED. AFTER READING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS I DECIDED TO PUT MINE IN SINCE THIS IS CRAZY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE, IT MIGHT NOT CAUSE DEATH BUT FORD AND PARTS STORES AREN'T OPEN 24/7 SO YOU HAVE A WIDE OPEN TRUCK TO STEAL OR STEAL YOUR BELONGINGS WHILE YOU WINDOW IS DOWN. *TR
Visibility, Oct 17, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS. JUST THIS LAST WEEK THE FOURTH ONE BROKE. I HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $250-$350 EACH TIME. I ALSO HAVE A FATHER-IN-LAW WITH THE SAME YEAR FORD F-150 WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES. HE HAS REPLACED THREE OF THE FOUR, AND KNOWS IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE HIS FOURTH GOES OUT. I HAVE TALKED WITH THE HEAD MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND HE SAYS HE IS REPLACING THEM ALL THE TIME AND THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE ISSUED A RECALL ON THEM, BUT HAS NOT DONE SO. I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL THOUSAND OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH THIS YEAR MODEL. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN FORD THAT THEY KNOW THERE IS AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE PARTS AND HAVE NOT HELPED OUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS WILL AND HAS ALREADY HELPED IN MY FUTURE DISCUSSIONS ON PURCHASING ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 16, 2010
2004 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATORS. DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WINDOW STARTED LOWERING ITSELF. NO WAY TO SECURE TRUCK THAT NIGHT. TOOK APART WINDOW AND REMOVED REGULATOR. THE PART OF THE WINDOW THAT SECURES GLASS IS A COMBINATION OF METAL AND PLASTIC THE PLASTIC PIECE SECURES THE CABLES THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR. THESE PLASTIC PIECES ARE UNDER TOO MUCH STRESS AND THEN EITHER BEGIN CRACKING OR BREAK ALTOGETHER. THIS CAUSES THE CABLE TO BE UNSECURED THUS CAUSING THE WINDOW GLASS TO NO LONGER HAVE SUPPORT. THERE ARE ONE OF TWO EASY FIXES FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT I CAN SEE,OR MAYBE THREE.THE FIRST IS TO REDESIGN THE PART WITHOUT THE USE OF PLASTIC. NUMBER TWO IS TO OFFER THIS PARTICULAR PIECE SEPARATE BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY CAN BE REMOVE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM FROM THE WINDOW TRACKS AND OFFER IT AS AN ALTERNATIVE REPAIR PART FOR THOSE WHO ARE MECHANICALLY INCLINED TO REPAIR IT THEMSELVES,OR HAVE A RECALL ON THESE REGULATORS. I BELIEVE IF A RECALL WAS OFFERED ON THESE REGULATORS THE FIX WOULD BE THE REMOVABLE ALTERNATIVE PART. TOO KEEP FROM HAVING CONTINUING RECALLS THE PART SHOULD BE ALL METAL OR UPGRADE THE PLASTIC SOMEHOW ALTHOUGH ALL METAL WOULD BE BETTER. IF A RECALL IS OFFERED ,DEALERS WILL WANT THE SMALL REMOVABLE PART AS THE FIX I'M ALMOST SURE OF. IN THE MEAN TIME I WILL HAVE TO SEARCH FOR THE COMPLETE REGULATOR WITH OR WITHOUT MOTOR WHICH IS BECOMING DIFFICULT BECAUSE MOST PARTS COMPANIES WANT TO SELL THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY OR IN MY CASE DON'T OFFER THE REAR WINDOW REGULATOR WHICH FORCES US TOO HAVE TO GO TOO FORD AND PAY IN EXCESS OF 200 DOLLARS FOR THE PART AND LABOR FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED. ANYWAY IF DOOR GLASS IS FALLING AND SHATTERING THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN IN EXTREME WEATHER. ALSO THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SECURED CAUSING THEFT TO RISE AND THUS INSURANCE RATES TOO RISE ALSO. TELL FORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR THIS LINK. *TR
Visibility, Oct 15, 2010
2004 F 150 SUPERCREW WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN. AFTER LONG RESEARCH MANY PAYING FORD CUSTOMERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM, REAL SAFETY ISSUE. SO PLEASE RECALL THESE VEHICLES. FORD IS GOUGING US ON THE PRICE FOR FIXING THERE PROBLEM. THANKS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 15, 2010
MY F150 HAS HAD THREE OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOW MECHANISMS FAIL. THE DRIVERS WINDOW FAILED IN 9/2008 AT 53000 WHILE BEING USED AT AN ATM. THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED IN APRIL 2010 AT 75,000 MILES. THIS WINDOW WENT DOWN ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRESSING THE SWITCH. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED IN SEPT 2010 AT 85000 MILES. THIS WINDOW WENT DOWN SUDDENLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT PRESSING THE SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON AN ON-RAMP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED NATURE OF THE LAST 2 FAILURES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE DISTRACTION CAUSED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURES OCCURRED BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD, SO FORD WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT. I ORDERED NEW WINDOW REGULATORS AND REPLACED THEM MYSELF. THE PARTS FROM THE THIRD FAILURE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW TO VIOLENTLY FALL FROM THE TOP (CLOSED) POSITION TO THE BOTTOM (OPEN) POSITION OF THE DOOR PANEL. WEATHER WAS RAINING AND CAUSING NOT ONLY DRIVING ISSUES BUT PARKING ISSUES AS WELL BEING UNABLE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF THEFT OR DAMAGE. *TR
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 12, 2010, crash
2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB LARIAT. DRIVING IN RAINSTORM, THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS AND THE WINDOW COMES CRASHING DOWN. THIS IS THE 3RD OF 4 WINDOWS THAT HAS FELL DOWN FOR NO REASON IN A 18 MO. PERIOD. THE SHOCK AND SURPRISE HAS CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN INTO A FENCE. HAD THIS BEEN ON A FREEWAY IT COULD BE WORSE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 9, 2010
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. WINDOW FALLS DOWN INTO THE DOOR. I HAVE HAD THREE WINDOWS TO DO THIS SO FAR. I HAVE REPLACE ONLY ONE AND IT BROKE AGAIN. CAN NOT AFFORD TO KEEP REPLACING FAULTY PARTS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 4, 2010
TWO WINDOW REGULATOR'S BROKEN IN 6 DAYS, I AM ONLY ONE OF OVER 800 COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE ALONE.. JUST THINK ABOUT HOW MANY THOUSANDS THERE MUST BE THAT JUST GO TO THE DEALER AND NEVER TAKE THE TIME TO GO ONLINE TO COMPLAIN. I CAN SEE THAT FORD AS WELL AS NHTSA HAS NO PLANS TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. IF SOMEONE KNOWS OF A GOOD CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT LAWYER LET ME KNOW. I THINK WE MUST NEED SOMEONE TO DIE IN AN ACCIDENT RELATED TO THIS ISSUE BEFORE ANYTHING WILL BE DONE. I SHOULD HAVE NEVER LEFT TOYOTA, I HAD THREE DIFFERENT TOYOTA TRUCKS AND NEVER SAW A SHOP OTHER THAN FOR AN OIL CHANGE. MY 04 F150 HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 75,000 ON THE DOT.. I HAVE PUT OVER $5,000 OF MAINTENANCE INTO MY TRUCK IN THE FOUR YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 3, 2010
2004 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR , THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE THAT I HAVE HAD. THE FIRST HAPPEN AS I WAS DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD POP NOISE IN THE DRIVERS DOOR. THE SECOND TIME I WAS ALSO DRIVING AND THE REAR RIGHT WINDOW JUST DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Sep 30, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150, SUPERCREW, PICKUP I PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. I HAVE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR 2 TIMES ALREADY, AND RIGHT NOW IT IS FAILING AGAIN. *TR
Visibility, Sep 30, 2010
POWER WINDOW REGULATORS. *TR
Visibility, Sep 29, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE MY WINDOWS FIRST THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW THEN THE DRIVE WINDOW NOW ITS THE PASSENGER ON THE DRIVE SIDE ALL OCCURRED WITHIN A YEAR HAD TWO WINDOWS REPLACED AT A WHOOPING $450 AT A FORD DEALER. *TR
Visibility, Sep 29, 2010
MY FORD F-150 DRIVERS WINDOW POPPED EXTREMELY LOUD AND FELL INTO THE DOOR. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE AND IT MADE ME JERK THE WHEEL BECAUSE I THOUGHT ANOTHER CAR HAD HIT ME. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THIS AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH FORD. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE FORD PRODUCT. THE WINDOW JUST FALLS FOR NO REASON AND APPARENTLY THE DEALER IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE SITUATION AND OVER CHARGING. ACCORDING TO THE WEB DISCUSSIONS, COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH FORD AND NTSB OVER THIS ISSUE. THIS MAKES BOTH ORGANIZATIONS LIABLE BECAUSE OF NOTIFICATIONS MADE. IGNORANCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE! THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE BUT SYSTEMIC WITH FORD. JUST READ SOME OF THE STORIES POSTED AND YOU WILL BE ALARMED AT THE INCIDENTS. AS ALWAYS, UNTIL A DEATHS ARE RECORDED, THIS MATTER WILL BE SHELVED. THE CONSUMER SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED SINCE WE ARE THE ONES PAYING FOR THE PRODUCTS AND SUPPORTING BUSINESS. I WILL ALSO BEING POSTING THIS ON THE NBC NEWS WEBSITE AS WELL. *TR
Visibility, Sep 29, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 WINDOWS FAILING, AND FALLING DOWN WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE. (MULTIPLE WINDOWS WITHIN TWO DAYS) VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE. (3 WINDOWS IN TWO DAYS). *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2010
REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND WINDOW DROPPED WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2010
FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR COMPONENTS. I REPLACED DRIVER SIDE, REAR PASSENGER (2004 F150 LARIAT CREW CAB) WINDOW REGULATOR. SEEMED TO BE AN OLD PART THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED, UNTIL A FEW MONTHS, THE PASSENGER SIDE, REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR ALSO FAILED. NOW IT IS A CONCERN. THE REASON FOR THE COMPLAINT NOW IS BECAUSE MY 3RD REGULATOR BUSTED, THIS TIME IT WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR THAT FAILED. NOW THIS REALLY PRESENTS A PROBLEM AND THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE ONLY ONE LEFT TO FAIL IS MY DRIVER DOOR. THE MASTER SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME THE 1ST INCIDENT OCCURRED, SO THAT CAN BE RULED OUT. IN ALL INSTANCES, I HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR, FOLLOWING WITH A SUDDEN DROP OF THE WINDOWS. CALL ME LUCKY BUT NONE OF THE WINDOWS SHATTERED FROM THE FALL INTO THE DOOR COMPARTMENT. LOOKS LIKE FOR D BEEFED UP ON THE PULLEY ASSEMBLY OF THE NEW, REPLACEMENT WINDOW REGULATORS. SEEKING REPAIRS OF NEW INCIDENTS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACED PARTS. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2010
ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO, 2004 F150 BACK FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL BECAUSE THE REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING. I BIG POP WAS HEARD BEFORE THE WINDOW STARTED TO FALL. I HAD IT REPAIRED FOR ABOUT $300. YESTERDAY, MY BACK PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL BECAUSE THE REGULATOR BROKE. IT IS CURRENTLY CLAMPED WITH WEDGES SO THE WINDOW WILL NOT FALL. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 28, 2010
CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 FORD F150 FX4. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE TRACK WHILE DRIVING AND INTO THE DOOR, THANKFULLY IT DIDN'T SHATTER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR. COST AROUND $500 TO FIX IT. A YEAR LATER THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL OF TRACK WHEN SHUTTING THE DOOR AND FELL DOWN INTO IT. DON'T REALLY HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT, SO WE RIGGED IT TO STAY UP, HOWEVER IT FALLS SLOWLY WHILE DRIVING AND WE HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING IT UP. NOW THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW HAS FALLEN DOWN- WHERE OUR CHILD SITS AND THIS IS BECOMING A PROBLEM. $1500 TO FIX 3 WINDOWS IN 2 YEARS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ON SOMETHING THAT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT. FORD CLAIMS THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE NHTSA TO REQUIRE THE RECALL FROM FORD, UNTIL THAT HAPPENS THEY WONT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL AS A CONSUMER ISSUE. PLEASE CONTINUE TO ADVISE FORD OF THIS DEFECT AND URGE THE RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Sep 27, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ON TWO OF THE FOUR DOORS WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO COME CRASHING DOWN SHATTERING ONE. CONTACTED LANDERS FORD IN COLLIERVILLE, TN, WHO SOLD ME REPLACEMENTS PARTS BUT, SINCE THE PARTS ARE NOT PART OF A RECALL, WOULD NOT PROVIDE WITHOUT COST. BOTH ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH ONE WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Sep 26, 2010
TWO WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ON MY 2004 F-150 PICK-UP TRUCK HAVE FAILED RESULTING IN THE WINDOW FALLING UNEXPECTEDLY WILL DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Sep 26, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY FORD F-150 PICKUP INTO MY GARAGE. I PUSHED THE WINDOW BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW AND MY WINDOW DROPPED TO THE BOTTOM OF MY DOOR IN A SPLIT SECOND. I HEARD THE WINDOW GLASS BREAK. I WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALER TOMORROW TO GET THE WINDOW REPLACED ALONG WITH THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR. I WILL LIKELY HAVE TO HAVE ALL 4 REGULATORS REPLACED SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING OR WHILE MY VEHICLE IS SITTING UNATTENDED IN A PARKING LOT. *TR
Visibility, Sep 25, 2010
2004 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. I HAD TWO WINDOW FAILURES IN THE SAME DAY, AND HAD ONE FIXED THIS PAST JULY 2010. THIS IS THREE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES IN A MATTER OF 3 MONTHS. ACCORDING TO THE WEB THIS HAS HAPPENED ALOT TO FORD TRUCKS AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL DUE TO THE REGULATOR FAILURES! *TR