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
Campaign 11V385000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 11V107000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E089000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E080000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E075000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E066000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07V336000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E056000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E052000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V443000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V200000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,036 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Jul 28, 2011
NO EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE - TO MY KNOWLEDGE POOR HANDLING, UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, DISCOVERED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS BROKEN AT 120,000 MILES TRUCK IS USED PRETTY MUCH AS A PASSENGER VEHICLE CURRENTLY REPLACING BOTH FRONT SPRINGS. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 27, 2011
TWO OF THE FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE BROKE CAUSING SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES. THE PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE AND DEFECTIVE. THE LAST MALFUNCTION OCCUED WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW FELL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I HEARD A POPPING NOISE LIKE SOMEBODY THREW SOMETHING AT THE TRUCK AND THEN THE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. MY WIFE AND I HAVE TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THIS POSES A LARGE SAFETY RISK TO THEM. THESE PARTS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
Air bags, Jul 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DID NOT EXHIBIT ANY FAILURE BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER REFUSED ANY FURTHER SERVICE TO THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,989.
Visibility, Jul 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE REGULATOR WAS FAULTY AND CAUSED THE WINDOW TO FALL OFF TRACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THEY WOULD DO SOME RESEARCH ON THE WINDOW REGULATOR FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Visibility, Jul 25, 2011
WINDOW FAILURE. THE LEFT REAR WINDOW JUST DROPPED OUT OF THE TRACK DUE TO A WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Air bags, Jul 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS AGO AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Visibility, Other or unspecified, Jul 19, 2011
2004 FORD F-150 ... ALL 4 OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED ! ALSO MY 5TH REAR WINDOW IS GOING OUT TOO ...I'M TIRED OF PAYING OUT SO MUCH MONEY FOR THEM TO JUST FAIL AGAIN ! 2 OF MY WINDOWS WON'T EVEN GO UP ANYMORE AND THE INSIDE OF MY TRUCK IS GETTING DIRTY DIRTY DIRTY! I HOPE NOTHING FLIES INTO MY TRUCK WHEN IM DRIVING OR SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE HURT! THE WINDOWS JUST STOP WORKING NO REASON AT ALL! PLEASE HELP THIS IS OUT OF CONTROL AND FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT NOT AFTER!!! *KB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL MODULE FAILED. BOTH THE FUEL PUMP AND MODULE WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY NHTSA. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,715. UPDATED 09/21/2011 *LN *TR
Power train, Jul 15, 2011
STARTED TO NOTICE SHAKING WHEN TURNING TO RIGHT, THEN LEFT AND AS SOON AS I STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD THIS FAILURE AND EACH TIME THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE REAR END CUTCHES AND ALL BEARINGS IN THE REAR END HOUSING. THE LAST TIME IT TOTALED OVER $900.00 AND 17,000 MILES AFTER IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS IS APPARANTY A COMMON PROBLEM SINCE THE DEALERS STOCK AL REQUIRED PARTS AND ARE NOT UNAWARE OF THIS FAIURE. I HAVE HAD THIS SAME FAIURE HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN 70,000 MILES AND THE MORE PEOPLE I TALK TO THE MORE I FIND THAT MOST HAVE HAD AT LEAST 1 FAIURE. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND CORRECT A PROBLEM THAT EXISTS YET TODAY IN 2011 MODELS. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSION WAS FRACTURED AND THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000.
Visibility, Jul 15, 2011
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE POWER WINDOW, HE HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND THE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE OF THE FOUR WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLES AND THE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 9/13/11 *CN THE VEHICLE HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 09/30/11*JB
Visibility, Jul 15, 2011
THERE ARE OVER 450 COMPLAINTS LISTED HERE IS MINE I OWN A 2004 FORD F150 AND HAVE HAD 3 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES, 2 WHILE DRIVING. THE DANGEROUS ONE WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AT NIGHT DURING A RAIN STORM. FORD DEALER STATES HE REPLACES 1-2 A WEEK BUT IS NOT YET A RECALL. HE SAYS IT WONT GET A RECALL UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. I THINK IT IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT FORD NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF BUT WONT UNTIL A RECALL IS MANDATORY. PLEASE RECALL THIS PROBLEM BEFORE "SOMEONE DIES" AND "ONLY THEN" MANDATES A RECALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 14, 2011
AS I WAS PARKING MY F150 I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS ON. I APPLIED FULL FORCE ON THE BRAKES BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF SO IT WOULD NOT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER I RESTARTED THE TRUCK AND DROVE HOME FINE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED ONCE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE GARAGE FOUND NOTHING. *TR
Visibility, Jul 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO BECOME LODGED INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS WOULD NEED REPLACING. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,123.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 6, 2011, crash, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURED DISC IN HIS BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BUT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN TOW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE BUT ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Visibility, Jul 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WHEN THE WINDOW FAILED AND FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PLASTIC REGULATOR HAD CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED JULY 6,2011. UPDATED 08/31/2011
Visibility, Structure, Jul 4, 2011
WINDOW REGULATOR ON 2004 F 150 LARIAT DRIVERS DOOR BROKE ALLOWING THE WINDOW TO DROP SCARING ME SO BAD THAT I WENT OFF THE ROAD JUST MISSING CRASHING INTO SEVERAL TREES. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE HAD SHOT OUT MY WINDOW, WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN A THUNDER STORM. THE ROADS WERE WET, BUT THERE WAS KNOW WARNING WHEN THE WINDOWBROKE, THEN I WAS GETTING HIT IN THE FACE WITH RAIN IT FELT LIKE GLASS HITTING ME IN THE FACE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY FORD, I HAVE RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND IT TO BE MASSIVE IN NUMBERS WITH A BIG EXPENSE TO FORD CUSTOMERS. THIS MANY CASES SEEMS MORE THAN JUST A FLUKE INCIDENT. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO, I'M SO LUCKY TO BE HERE NOW I JUST MISSED THOSE TREES AND MY WIFE IS NOW SCARED THAT IT MAY HAPPEN TO ONE OF MY OTHER REMAINING WINDOWS AND DOES NOT WANT TO RIDE WITH ME ANYMORE.. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2011
THE LEFT REAR WINDOW, RIGHT REAR WINDOW, RIGHT FRONT WINDOW ABRUPTLY DROPPED INTO THE DOOR CAVITY. THE SERVICE CENTER AT THE FORD DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION IS FAILURE OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON ALL THREE DOORS. ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER AND MY OWN INVESTIGATION IT APPEARS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON THE 2004 FORD F1 50 PICKUP TRUCKS ARE DEFECTIVE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON THE 2004 F150 PICKUP TRUCK ARE INDEED DEFECTIVE BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO RECALL AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART UNLESS YOUR ORGANIZATION ORDERS THE RECALL. SEARCHING THE INTERNET I HAVE COME ACROSS SCORES OF OTHER FORD OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS. ALTHOUGH FORD MOTOR COMPANY DOES NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WE FORD OWNERS DO FEEL THAT IT IS. DRIVING AT 65 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR AND THREE WINDOWS ABRUPTLY DROP INTO THE CAVITY OF THE DOOR IT COULD AND PROBABLY AS BEEN THE CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS. WE URGE YOU TO PETITION FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO RECALL THE 2004 THROUGH 2006 FORD F1 50 PICKUP TRUCK AND REPLACE THE MANUFACTURERS DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS.
Visibility, Jun 29, 2011
THE WINDOW STARTED MAKING NOISE WHILE ROLLING UP AND DOWN AND SEEMED LIKE IT WAS COMING OFF THE TRACK.. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE WINDOW FELL COMPLETELY IN THE DOOR. WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND SEEMS TO WORK FINE, UNTIL 3 MONTHS LATER ANOTHER WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP REPLACING THE SAME PART ON MY TRUCK WHEN THERE ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS IN THE PARTS. I SEE MANY OTHER FORD OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THINK THAT SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! GOD FORBID THE WINDOW SHATTER WHILE MY CHILDREN ARE IN THE TRUCK. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 28, 2011
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER FROM DOJ FORWARDING A LETTER FROM RE HIS 2004 FORD F-150 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER BOTCHED THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACEMENT, AND NOW THE COST TO REPLACE ALL EIGHT SPARK PLUGS IS $2200 WHEN HE WAS ORIGINALLY QUOTED A PRICE OF $335. *JB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE SPARK PLUGS WERE DIFFICULT TO REPLACE AND NEEDED EXTRA CARE AND A SPECIAL SOLVENT. UPDATED 07/19/11. *JB
Air bags, Jun 27, 2011
SUBJECT: RECALL - FORD TRUCK 2004 F- 150, RECALL #: 11S18 DEAR ADMINISTRATOR: ON MAY, 20, 2011. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD COMPANY ABOUT THE RECALL MENTIONED ABOVE. FOR THE RECORD I TRIED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT FIXED, I CALLED TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH SAID THEY ARE WAITING ON FORD TO SEND THE PART AND THAT THEY HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE WAITING FOR THAT PART . MY NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WAS GIVEN TO BOTH DEALERS THEY MENTIONED THAT THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN THE PART IS IN. IT'S BEEN OVER A MONTH I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING YET, THE REASON I AM WRITING IS TO HAVE IT ON RECORD THAT I TRIED TO FIX IT. 1-DEALER CALLED: DON DAVIS FORD, ARLINGTON, TEXAS 817-588-544 . TALKED TO PERSONS[XXX], ON (5/24/11, THEN ON 5/31/11, THEN ON 6/7/11. 2- DEALER CALLED: GRAND PRAIRIE FORD, GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 972-352-8000. TALKED TO A LADY THAT ANSWERED THE PHONE. ON 6/13/11. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Equipment, Jun 26, 2011
2004 FORD F150. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM, THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. UPDATED IVOQ 06/30/11 *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE WINDOW TRACK INSIDE THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW TRACKS WERE REPLACED. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW TRACKS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Air bags, Jun 23, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V107000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE) AND CONTACT THE DEALER TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT DUE TO THE TSUNAMI IN JAPAN, THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE HALTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE TIME IN WHICH THE RECALL WOULD PERSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Visibility, Jun 22, 2011
AFTER A PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME.. I WALKED BACK TO MY TRUCK IN A HUGE PARKING LOT TO FIND MY RIGHT REAR WINDOW DOWN. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS MY TRUCK WAS BROKEN IN TO.. BUT AFTER LOOKING AROUND, I FIND THAT MY WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE "AGAIN"!! THIS IS THE THIRD WINDOW THAT HAS DONE THIS!! I NEVER EVEN ROLL THE BACK WINDOW DOWN SO IT CANT BE FROM ABUSING THE HARDWARE.. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SOO!! MY BROTHER HAS THE SAME YEAR TRUCK AND HE HAD TWO WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT!! *TR