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
2,036 reports, newest first.
Visibility/wiper, Jun 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL ABNORMALLY AND EXHIBITED A LOUD BANG. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE REMAINING THREE WINDOWS REGULATORS WERE ALSO PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Steering, Wheels, Jun 11, 2012
SHAFT ASSEMBLY PART #8L32-3B676-B ON 2004 FORD F-150 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MECHANIC TOLD ME THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) . STEERING WHEEL WOULD STICK BADLY ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEED TURNS AND INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGH SPEED TURNS, AS WELL, CAUSING TWO NEAR ACCIDENTS. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS...ONE MECHANIC TELLS ME IT THE TIE RODS THAT REQUIRE REPLACING AND ANOTHER TELLS ME LOWER STEERING SHAFT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *TR
Power train, May 25, 2012
WAITING AT STOP LIGHT PROCEEDED ON GREEN ALL OF A SUDDEN BIG BANGING NOISE UNDERSIDE OF TRUCK STOPPED IN TRAFFIC BY TRAFFIC LIGHT LOOKED UNDER TRUCK TO SEE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE IN HALF CALL 911 TO HELP DIRECT TRAFFIC CALLED TOW CO. TO TOW VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP HEAD MECHANIC CONFIRMED DRIVE SHAFT BROKE IN HALF DUE TO RUST. DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED IN HALF AT THE MIDDLE AND NOT AT THE U JOINTS HEAD MECHANIC CONFIRMED TO ME AND ALSO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK SAID ITS THE FIRST FOR THEM OF THE RUST AND BREAKAGE.MY ISSUE IS THAT I HAD A HARD TIME FINDING A DRIVE SHAFT AND WAS TOLD NOTHING IN STOCK THEY HAD TO MAKE ONE SPECIAL. I HAD TO PAY THE PRICE ALSO WAS GLAD I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HWY WITH MY GRAND KIDS. MY ISSUE IS THAT I BELIEVE THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS FAULTY NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE LIKE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID. FURTHER MORE THEY SAID THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE MY TRUCK WARRANTY EXPIRED. *TR
Engine, May 20, 2012
DRIVING 55 ON FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 6 MINUTES WHEN THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED OUT OF THE HEAD. PULLED OVER HAD TOWED. ONLY 72,000 MILES WITH PERFECT MAINTENANCE RECORDS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, May 19, 2012
I STARTED MY TRUCK ONE DAY AND RECEIVED A "TRANS FAULT NO O/D" DASH CODE. THE VEHICLE HAS DRIVEN FINE AND SHIFTED FINE, BUT I WANTED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY PULLED A CODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR BUT SAID THEY NOTICED METAL IN THE TRANSMISSION PAN. THE RECOMMENDATION WAS A NEW TRANSMISSION ($3000) OR A REBUILT TORQUE CONVERTER. I WAS SUSPICIOUS THAT IT COULD BE SO SERIOUS AND CALLED A FAMILY MEMBER THAT WORKED WITH A MECHANIC AT ANOTHER FORD DEALER. HE MENTIONED REPLACING A TRANSMISSION IN A 2005 F-150 IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS FOR THE SAME SITUATION. I NOTICED SEVERAL RELATED TRANSMISSION ISSUE REPORTS AT CARCOMPLAINTS.COM AS WELL AS SEVERAL FORD FORUMS. FOR A TRUCK WITH LOW MILES, TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT ISN'T BURNT, AND 66% HIGHWAY MILES WITH NO TOWING, THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE AND A HUGE FINANCIAL BURDEN. *TR
Engine, May 18, 2012
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE IN MOTOR CAUSED BY POOR ENGINE DESIGN AND OVERLY HIGH RATE OF FAILURE OF CAM PHASER(VCT)... *TR
Engine, May 18, 2012
DROP IN SPEED CAUSED BY ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY CAM PHASER OR VCT VALVE. WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. *TR
Suspension, May 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 27, 2012
SINCE APPROXIMATELY 120,000 MILES, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SPARK PLUG FAILURE AT A RATE OF ABOUT TWO EACH 5,000 MILES. PRIOR TO THIS PERIOD, THE VEHICLE HAD NO HISTORY OF SPARK PLUG FAILURE. THE PLUGS WERE CHANGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SERVICE SCHEDULE AROUND 101,000 MILES. BETWEEN 120,000 AND 142,000 MILES, EIGHT SPARK PLUGS AND TWO COILS FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. AN ADDITIONAL TUNEUP AND COMPLETE SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT WAS PERFORMED AT 142,000 MILES AFTER TWO FAILED DURING NORMAL FREEWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS. ANOTHER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AND WAS REPLACED AT 148,000 MILES. IN ADDITION TO SPARK PLUG FAILURE, SEVERAL OF THESE PLUGS HAVE BROKEN WHILE BEING EXTRACTED, CAUSING NEEDLESSLY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. *TR
Power train, Apr 13, 2012
WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT THAN PROCEEDED TO GO WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN ALL OF A SUDDEN BIG BANGING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER TRUCK LOOKED UNDER AND SEES DRIVE SHAFT BROKE IN HALF POLICE WERE CALLED TO HELP DIRECT TRAFFIC AND CALLED TOW TRUCK! MECHANIC OF THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME WHY IN HIS REPORT THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE HE SAID THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD RUSTED IN THE MIDDLE TO CAUSE IT TO BREAK IN HALF!! MY SAFETY ISSUE IS I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BECAUSE ITS BIG I DRIVE MY GRAND KIDS IN IT NOW CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH!!! EVERYONE I SPOKE TOLD ME THEY NEVER HEARD OF A DRIVE SHAFT BREAK AND RUST LIKE THAT ESPECIALLY ITS ONLY A 2004 MODEL!! CAN YOU HELP ME ON THIS ISSUE I HAVE WITH FORD! THANK YOU....... *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND COULD BE HEARD WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE NOISE WOULD INCREASE AS THE SPEED WAS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Power train, Mar 27, 2012
TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Mar 26, 2012
I HAVE A 2004 F150 WITH 22,000 MILES ON IT AND EVERY WINDOW REGULATOR IN THE TRUCK HAS GONE OUT AND SEND THE WINDOW CRASHING DOWN. THIS IS THE FOURTH ONE. FORD WILL NOT RECALL IT, IT IS A KNOW ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME, "LADY ITS YOU AND THOUSANDS LIKE YOU." *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 20, 2012
AT 50,000 MILES , AND EARLIER, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. UPON TAKING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED REPLACING. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I THINK THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL. THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME TO VENT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 20, 2012
I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 86,782 MILES. I WAS NOT TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SPARKPLUGS OR THAT THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE SPARKPLUGS BREAKING. I ASSUMED THAT IF THERE WAS ANY ISSUE OF THIS NATURE THE DEALERSHIP WOULD HAVE TO DISCLOSE THIS PROBLEM ON THE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP LAST WEEK DUE TO THE WINDOW MOTOR SEIZING/BREAKING. I PAID FOR THE SERVICE TO REPAIR THAT ISSUE, WHICH IS ANOTHER PROBLEM AS WELL. DURING THAT VISIT I WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE SPARK PLUG PROBLEM, WHICH FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB REPORT ABOUT. THE PLUGS BECOME FUSED TO THE ENGINE BLOCK AT 100,000 MILES, AND I AM NOW AT 105,000 AND JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS! THE PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS THAT THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE AN ABSORBENT AMOUNT OF MONEY TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS, AND IF ANY BREAK, ITS AN EXTRA $100 TO REMOVE EACH BROKEN PLUG. THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AN ADDITIONAL $800 EXTRA TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY LUDICROUS FOR FORD TO CHARGE AN OWNER FOR SUCH A TASK! ALSO IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM OBVIOUSLY KNEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND NEGLECTED TO INFORM ME IN ANY FASHION. I AM CONSIDERING TAKING LEGAL ACTION AS I BELIEVE THE DEALER SHOULD BE LIABLE TO COVER THE COST OF THIS TASK, AS THEY DID NOT DISCLOSE THESE PROBLEMS THAT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER HAD TO BE ADDRESSED WITHIN 10,000 ADDITIONAL MILES. THAT IS A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF MILES TO DRIVE FOR SUCH A MAJOR EXPENDITURE. I DO BELIEVE THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY A TYPICAL FEE FOR PARTS AND SERVICE TO REPLACE THE SPARKPLUGS AS THEY ARE A MAINTENANCE ITEM. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE THAT IF THE DEALER HAS ANY PROBLEM CHANGING THE SPARKPLUGS, IT SHOULD REST ON THEIR SHOULDERS TO COVER THOSE COSTS. *KB
Visibility, Mar 7, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WINDOW DISAPPEARED STARTLING ME. I HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR WHO WERE FRIGHTENED BY THE GUSH OF WIND. IT SURPRISED ME AND I WAS NOT CERTAIN WHAT HAPPENED MY WINDOW WAS JUST GONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE.THE WINDOW HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR. APPARENTLY AFTER MY RESEARCH I LEARNED THAT FORD HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH ITS WINDOW REGULATORS FAILING CAUSING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I HOPE FOR BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE AND HARM IS DONE THAT FORD WILL OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE RECALL TO REPAIR THE WINDOW MECHANISM THAT FAILS. IF FORD DOES NOT DO ANYTHING THAN NHTSA SHOULD. *TR
Visibility, Mar 5, 2012
IN MY SUPER-CAB - WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT RAISE BACK UP WHILE IN ROUTE ON THE INTERSTATE. IT WAS LOUD AND SHOCKING! THIS OCCURRED OUT OF WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME AT 53,354 MILES. YESTERDAY (3/4/12), THE PASSENGER WINDOW DID EXACTLY THE SAME THING AND STARTLED MYSELF AND MY WIFE. THIS PRESENTS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNSECURED SITUATION, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER CONDITIONS WE EXPERIENCE HERE IN THE NORTHWEST. THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS POSTED ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS MODEL, 2004-2008. *TR
Visibility, Mar 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW LARIAT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED AND FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE FAILURE REPEATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH BOTH THE FRONT AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Mar 1, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2004, NO SERIOUS ISSUES. THIS PAST FRIDAY I NOTICED POWER WAS STILL GOING TO MY TRUCK WHEN IT WAS TURNED OFF. THE POWER ACCESSORY RELAY WAS CLICKING VIGOROUSLY THEN STOPPED, NO POWER INSIDE MY VEHICLE. I STARTED THE TRUCK AND EVERYTHING WORKED EXCEPT FOR THE RADIO. I WENT FOR A DRIVE THAN AND THEN THE REVERSE LIGHTS CAME ON THE DOOR BUZZER WAS GOING OFF, AS I WENT TO STOP I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE OCCUR THAN STOPPED. WAS ABLE TO GET IT HOME. I HAVE 30 YEARS OF MECHANIC EXPERIENCE AND TRIED TO FIND A POSSIBLE SHORT. WHEN I REMOVED THE PASSENGER SIDE ROCKER PANEL I FOUND THE HARNESS COVERED IN RUSTY WATER. NOW DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, THAT FORD WONT COVER. IT TURNS OUT MANY PEOPLE HAD TO HAVE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED COSTING THOUSANDS. WHILE CONDUCTING MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND OUT WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD THE REAR WINDOW AND WIRING HARNESS THAT TRAVELS THROUGH THE FIREWALL. PLEASE HELP, FORD WILL NOT ADMIT TO THEIR MISTAKE. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 29, 2012, fire
THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY BEEN USED THREE TIMES IN FIVE MONTHS. IT WAS PARKED ON A PARKING PAD UNATTENDED FOR THREE DAYS AN 10 HOURS. THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WIRING STARTED A FIRE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK ON ITS OWN. IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOUND AT 3:00 AM IT WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY KILL TWO PEOPLE IN THEIR BEDS. UPDATED 03/12/12 *BF *TR
Power train, Feb 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 03/23/12*LJ
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE OF ACCELERATION TO 80 MPH FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH A RAPID INCREASE IN RPMS, FOLLOWED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN SPEED. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIFTEEN TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. ..UPDATED 04/16/12 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WERE TIMES WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE RACED AT HIGH RPM'S AND IT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHOKE IN COOL OR COLD WEATHER. ALSO IN RELATION TO INCREASED RPM'S ABOVE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PAR, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AT 5,000 RPM'S.
Power train, Feb 23, 2012
THE CLUTCH PACK IN THE DRIVEN TRAIN REAR DIFFERENTIALS LOCK UP WHEN TURNING CORNERS AND HOWLS WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THESE FAILURES ARE SO COMMON ON FORD TRUCK THAT FORD IS NOW ADDING FRICTION MODIFIERS TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIALS TO REAR THE PROBLEM AND AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS ARE MAKING REPLACEMENTS FOR THE CLUTCH PACK LIKE DETROIT LOCKER TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. THIS LOCK UP ON WINTER SURFACES CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOOSE TRACTION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS. THE HOWLING SOUND IS ALSO A DRAG ON THE DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS, REDUCING MPG AND CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE TO HANDLE ADVERSE CONDITIONS. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THE COST OF REPAIR. ON MY TRUCK, TOTAL REAR END REPAIR COSTS HAVE EXCEEDED $3700. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 19, 2012
TRUCK VIBRATING. SLOWED DOWN, APPLIED BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, VIBRATING STOPPED. AFTER GETTING HOME, STATED CHECKING THINGS. FOUND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. POOR DESIGN. I HAVEN'T FOUND OF ANY RECALL ON THIS. THIS IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY FORD. IF SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE ANY MECHANICAL ABILITY COULD GET "BURNED" BY UNNECESSARY COST BY FORD OR REPAIR SHOPS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 19, 2012
2 1/2 YEARS AGO MY HUSBAND PURCHASED A USED 2004 F-150 FX4 WITH THE 5.4 TRITAN ENGINE (WITH A 5 FOR THE 8TH DIGIT IN THE VIN) ALONG WITH A 2 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY (THAT COVERED THE ENGINE AMONG OTHER THINGS), FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP. IT HAD JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES. OVER TIME, WE HAD THE SUGGESTED OIL CHANGES, PUT NEW TIRES ON, NEW BATTERY AND HAD THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED. THE PROBLEM I AM MOST UPSET ABOUT IS THE ??TICKING?? SOUND I HEARD THE DAY MY HUSBAND BROUGHT THE TRUCK HOME. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT IT HE SAID HE ALREADY ASKED THE DEALERSHIP WHAT THE SOUND WAS AND THEY SAID IT WAS JUST HOW ??THIS ENGINE SOUNDS??. IT WAS SUCH A STRANGE SOUND, WE ASKED TWO OTHER FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THE SAME THING, BUT THEY NEVER LOOKED INTO IT. ONE MORNING IN OCTOBER, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE TRUCK STARTED SHAKING SEVERELY. IT WAS SO BAD HE HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. IF IT WASN'T ON A BACK ROAD, WE KNOW HE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WE TOOK IT TO COURT STREET FORD AND THEY SAID THEY HAD TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON IT. THEY RECEIVED A CODE OF 340, BUT COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE FORD DEALERSHIP BROUGHT FORD ENGINEERS IN TO HELP IDENTIFY WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. PER THE ENGINEERS?? SUGGESTION, THE MECHANIC WOULD ASK FOR PERMISSION TO RUN A TEST. EACH TIME, WE WERE TOLD, THIS TEST WILL TELL US IF IT IS THIS REPAIR OR THAT. AFTER 2 WEEKS AND ALMOST $700 IN TESTS, IMAGINE OUR SURPRISE AT THE FINAL DIAGNOSIS "CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE" DUE TO CLOGGED OIL PASSAGES. NOW WE FIND THAT THIS PARTICULAR SOUND IS A SYMPTOM FOR THIS ENGINE THAT HAS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND EVEN HAS A TSB FOR IT (06-19-08). THIS TSB REPLACES PARTS THAT WOULD PREVENT THIS PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEVER PART OF A RECALL. *TR