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.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 15, 2010
THE #3 SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. UPON INSPECTION, THE THREADS WERE STRIPPED AND DAMAGED BEYOND BELIEF. AFTER TAPPING THE WHOLE, THE PLUG WAS ABLE TO BE REPLACED. A MONTH LATER, THE #7 PLUG DID THE SAME THING BEING EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE. ANOTHER ROUND OF FIXING BUT THIS TIME THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. THE NEW PLUG DID NOT STAY IN. BOTH OF THE OLD PLUGS ARE IN PIECES WITH MOST OF THE PARTS LOST TO THE ROADWAY BELOW. *TR
Visibility, Dec 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDOWS WOULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING AND REMAIN STUCK IN THAT POSITION. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
Visibility, Dec 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Visibility, Dec 9, 2010
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT FORD CAN GET AWAY WITH THESE JUNK REGULATORS ON MY 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW !!!!! MY DAUGHTER WAS LOOKING OUT OVER THE REAR WINDOW HOLDING ON TO IT, AND LAUGHING AT ME WHILE I WAS WASHING THE TRUCK WHEN THE [XXX] THING JUST BROKE CAUSING HER TO FALL AND HIT HER FACE OFF THE DOOR PANEL !!! THEN I GO ONLINE AND FIND 1000'S OF COMPLAINTS THAT FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT, SO NOW I HAVE TO REPAIR THIS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. FORD NEEDS TO REPLACE THESE BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE GETS HURT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)*TR
Visibility, Dec 5, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS ON BOTH WINDOWS. ONE FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND THE OTHER FAILED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE ALLOT OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING BUT,YET YOU HAVE NOT FORCED FORD TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Dec 3, 2010
THE DRIVERS WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING, AND THE WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN. I WAS NOT USING OR ADJUSTING THE WINDOW IN ANY WAY PRIOR TO FAILURE. THE WEATHER WAS COLD AND WET LEAVING WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR AND CAUSING DIFFICULTY DRIVING IN THE ADVERSE CONDITIONS. I WAS NOT DRESSED TO BE IN 60 MPH COLD BLASTING AIR AND MY HANDS WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STEERING. THE DEALER DID NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. FORD CONTACTED ME AND ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY BUT ONLY WANTED TO PAY FOR 50% OF THE REPAIR COST. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. MY VEHICLE HAS VERY LOW MILES AND IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. AFTER INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE WITH THE REGULATOR, I WAS AMAZED THAT THERE ARE MANY THOUSANDS OF FORD OWNERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. AND '04-08 F150'S HAVE THE VAST MAJORITY OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MANY HAVE HAD MULTIPLE WINDOWS FAIL. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR MYSELF AS THE COSTS TO GET THIS DONE IS OVER $500 AT THE DEALER, AND OVER $400 AT A REPAIR SHOP. WHEN I REMOVED THE REGULATOR I WAS SHOCKED AT HOW POORLY THE PARTS WERE MADE. THE DESIGN LOOKS TO BE FLAWED AS WELL. CLIPS THAT CAN FALL OFF. CABLES THAT CAN FALL OFF SMALL PLASTIC WHEELS. AND THE POWER MOTOR REELS TWO CABLES UP TOGETHER. THIS IS GOING TO BIND UP AND FAIL IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE MOTOR REEL HAD BOTH CABLES TANGLED WHEN I PULLED IT OUT. IT APPEARS TO BE DESIGNED TO FAIL. THIS IS A VERY HEAVY PIECE OF GLASS, AND THE MECHANISM SUPPORTING THIS ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETELY INSUFFICIENT. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR EXTENDED USE.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL INVOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WITH IT ACTIVATED. HE TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,900. UPDATED 01/13/11 *BF UPDATED 01/24/11
Visibility, Dec 3, 2010
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IN MY 2004 F-150 XLT CAME CRASHING DOWN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 1, 2010
ACCELERATING THROUGH 60MPH, HEARD LOUD ENGINE NOISE, WITH SUBSEQUENT ROUGH RUNNING AND HEAVY VIBRATIONS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO FOUND THREE BROKEN/BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUGS/COILS, WHICH WERE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS PRECEDING THIS INCIDENT, TWO SPARK PLUGS DISINTEGRATED UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. ALL SPARK PLUGS HAD BEEN INSTALLED ABOUT 30,000 MILES BEFORE THE FIRST INCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Dec 1, 2010
IN 2009 I HAD A WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED IN THE REAR OF MY 2004 F150 FX4 BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT THIS YEAR IN JUNE THE REAR WINDOW REGULATOR BEHIND THE DRIVER HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND NOW IN NOVEMBER THE REAR PASSENGER REGULATOR HAS AGAIN FAILED IN LESS THAT 18 MONTHS. IN BOTH INSTANCES THEY WERE REPLACED UNDER A WARRANTY I BOUGHT AT HALL FORD IN NEWPORT NEWS AND PAID EACH TIME A $100 DEDUCTIBLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I FIND IT UNREASONABLE THAT A PART WOULD FAIL THREE TIME IN 17 MONTHS AND SINCE FORD IS THE ONLY COMPANY THAT MAKES THE PART I CAN FIND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO GET ANOTHER FORD BRANDED PART THAT I FEEL WILL JUST ONCE AGAIN FAIL ON ME. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ON NOT ONLY FORUMS, BUT THE NHTSA HAS RECEIVED MANY REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE. AFTER CONTACTING FORD DIRECTLY AND GETTING CANNED RESPONSES THAT THERE IS "NO RECALL" "NO PROGRAMS" AND "NO WARRANTY". I FEEL AS IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH EITHER THE DESIGN OF THE PART OR THE MATERIALS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE PART THAT IS CAUSING SOME KIND OF FAULT RESULTING IN THE FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR WITH A FORD PART ONLY OF THE SAME DESIGN. *TR
Visibility, Nov 29, 2010
I OWN A 2004 F 150 4 DOOR SUPERCREW AND ALL 4 WINDOWS REGULATORS HAVE FAILED ON THEIR OWN. I HAD THREE FAIL WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER ABOUT A YEAR AGO. NOW, TODAY THE FOURTH ONE FAILED. EACH TIME ONE FAILED I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND THE WINDOW SLAMS DOWN SCARING THE HECK OUT OF ME. LUCKILY I'VE BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. THE PROBLEM IS ALWAYS THE STEEL CABLE GETS KINKED UP ON ITS OWN AND SNAPS OR KINKS UP SO BAD IT CAN NOT BE REUSED. EACH TIME ITS A 300 DOLLAR FIX SO WHEN I REPLACE THIS LAST ONE I'LL BE ABOUT 1200 DOLLARS OUT. I FINALLY LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON AND FORD WILL NOT OWN UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. I DON'T KNOW IT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW BY FORD OR THE SUPPLIER TO FORD THAT MAKES THE WINDOW REGULATOR BUT I DO KNOW THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL AND THAT YOU CANNOT BUY THE PARTS YOU NEED EXCEPT AT FORD PARTS DEALERS ONLY. SINCE FORD DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER FORD. *TR
Equipment, Nov 29, 2010
FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 28, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH IN MY 2004 FORD 150 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. FOUND A SPARK PLUG HAD BEEN COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE DONE SOME READING AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD'S TRITON ENGINES. COIL PACK WAS SPARKING WHICH COULD HAVE LED TO A SERIOUS ENGINE FIRE. PLEASE HAVE FORD FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Nov 26, 2010
I HAVE LOST 4 WINDOW REGULATORS OVER THE SPACE OF 2 YEARS. I HAVE REPLACED THE DRIVERS FRONT , PASS FRONT TWICE PASS REAR ONCE. I CURRENTLY HAVE A BROOM HANDLE HOLDING UP DRIVERS REAR. THIS HAS GOTTEN VERY OLD AND TIRESOME. I WORKED FOR FORD DEALERSHIPS FOR 27 YEARS AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE APPARENT DISREGARD OF QUALITY IS JOB 1. *TR
Visibility, Nov 25, 2010
COMPLAINT ON 2004 FORD F-150 WINDOW REGULATORS. I HAVE THREE THAT HAVE FAILED WITH TWO OF THEM DOING IT TWICE. THESE CASE DAMAGES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WHEN GLASS IS BROKEN. IT IS ALSO A HUGE DISTRACTION WHEN WINDOW FALLS WHILE DRIVING. GLASS IS A BIG PROBLEM TO CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS. *TR
Visibility, Nov 22, 2010
SINCE APPROX JUNE OF 2009, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATORS. ALL 4 FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 22, 2010
RETURNING FROM A TRIP TO NORTHEAST ALABAMA, MY 2004 F-150 4X4 WITH A 4.6 LITER ENGINE, BLOW THE # 2 SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE ENGINE. I GOT THE TRUCK BACK TO MY GIRLFRIENDS HOME IN NORTHEAST GA. AND THIS IS WHERE I'M STILL AT. THE DEALER I CALLED TOLD ME THAT THE PLUG WAS AT FAULT BEFORE I COULD EVEN FINISH TELLING HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND THAT IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT $2,800.00 TO REPLACE THE HEAD ON THAT SIDE... I ASKED HIM "IF IT WAS THE PLUG AT FAULT AND YOU HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN THE TRUCK YET, HOW DO YOU KNOW IT'S GOING TO TAKE A REPLACEMENT HEAD AND THE COST OF IT"? HE PUT ME ON HOLD AND AFTER 20 MINUTES I HUNG UP AND CALLED BACK AND NO ONE WOULD TALK TO ME ABOUT IT..!! SINCE THEN, I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT NOT ONLY HAS IT HAPPENED TO OTHERS, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ALOT OF OTHERS...!! I HAVE ALSO FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOUR AGENCY MANY TIMES AND TO DATE, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. WHEN THIS PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE HEAD, FUEL WAS BEING PUSHED OUT OF THE HEAD AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. AT SPEEDS ON INTERSTATES AS HIGH AS THEY ARE, MY GIRLFRIEND, MYSELF AND OUT 2 DOGS COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..!!!! SO WHY IS YOUR AGENCY NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM...!!!?????!!!!
Air bags, Nov 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE SITTING IN THE IDLE POSITION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER WHO SENT HIM A PACKET TO COMPLETE REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000
Vehicle speed control, Nov 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 68 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BUCK WITH HESITATION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE. SUDDENLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED. THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER THE FAILURE, THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK GEAR. THE ACTUATOR SWITCH WAS ENGAGED WHENEVER SHIFTING INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE CODE. THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,500. UPDATED 01/24/11 *BF UPDATED 03/18/11
Visibility, Nov 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR FOR THE WINDOWS FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST 18 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE DRIVER, PASSENGER REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MOTORS HAVE ALL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS, HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Electrical system, Visibility, Nov 21, 2010
2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW. WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE, RESULTING IN A LOUD CRASHING SOUND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; ONCE ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH 3 REGULATORS NOW. *TR
Visibility, Nov 17, 2010
THREE OF THE FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE BROKE CAUSING SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES. THE PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE AND DEFECTIVE. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. WE HEAR A POPPING NOISE LIKE SOMEBODY THREW SOMETHING AT THE TRUCK AND THEN THE WINDOW FALLS INTO THE DOOR. WE HAVE THREE YOUNG CHILDREN AND THIS POSES A LARGE SAFETY RISK TO THEM. THESE PARTS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR FREE. *TR
Equipment, Nov 17, 2010
FORD F150 CREW CAB. AT 45,000 MILES THE F/DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 76,000 MILES F/PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. REPLACED OUT OF WARRANTY. AT 95,000 MILES R/PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED. HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE LATEST FAILURE. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE COST WILL BE OR WHEN THE R/ DRIVERS SIDE WILL FAIL. NEITHER OF THE REAR WINDOWS HAVE BEEN USED MORE THAN 50 TIMES DURING MY OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH I BOUGHT NEW. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT FROM WHAT I HAVE READ FROM OTHERS AND MY OWN PROBLEMS THAT THERE IS A DEFECT THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. IT APPEARS THEY ARE UNWILLING TO FACE UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Air bags, Nov 14, 2010
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE MY APARTMENT THIS MORNING. BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT. PUT THE TRUCK INTO DRIVE. NOT MORE THAN 30 FEET LATER. BOOM!!! INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. I DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IT TO THE SET OF SPEED BUMPS. *TR
Suspension, Nov 14, 2010
WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES ON MY 2004 F-150 I NOTICED THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. I THEN LOOKED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SEEN THAT ONE WAS BROKEN ALSO. I WAS BROKE IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT AS THE OTHER ONE. I HAVE NEVER TAKEN THIS TRUCK OFF THE ROAD. IT ONLY HAS 75000 MILES ON IT I THINK THESE SPRINGS SHOULD NOT BE BROKEN AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THEM. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE I NOTICED ALOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR