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.
Suspension, Nov 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF BOTH FRONT TIRES WAS WEARING UNEVENLY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRES AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WORN. THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPLACED BUT THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ALIGNED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,460.
Visibility, Nov 11, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE AND WINDOW SHATTERING INSIDE DOOR. DRIVERS SIDE REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. UNABLE TO ROLL UP REAR WINDOW. *TR ORDERED PARTS TO HAVE IT REPLACED, THE REGULATOR IIS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MOST REGULATORS. *TR
Visibility, Nov 11, 2010
IN JUNE 2010 THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW MADE A BANG AND THE WINDOW SLID DOWN INTO THE DOOR FRAME. DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $480 FOR A NEW REGULATOR AS I'M OUT OF MY WARRANTY PERIOD. 2 MONTHS LATER,AUGUST, THE DRIVER'S WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. THIS TIME TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT RAN ME $230. THEN 2-MONTHS AFTER THAT, OCTOBER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW MADE A BANG AND IT WENT DOWN INTO THE DOOR FRAME. 3 WINDOWS IN 6-MONTHS AND I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO RIDES IN MY TRUCK SO ALL THE WINDOWS EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE GET VERY LITTLE USAGE. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGISTERED HERE, I WOULD THINK SOMEONE WOULD DEMAND FORD IMPLEMENT A RECALL. *TR
Equipment, Other or unspecified, Nov 11, 2010
3 WINDOW MOTORS IN MY 2004 FORD F150 CREW CAB WERE DEFECTIVE. PROBABLY 4 ONLY 21,009 MILES. *TR
Visibility, Nov 11, 2010
POWER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE A FAULTY PLASTIC PIECE IN THEM CAUSING THE WINDOW TO JUST DROP UNEXPECTANTLY. I HAVE READ IN SOME CASES THE WINDOW BREAKS. I HAVE HAD TWO BAD REGULATORS GO OUT NOW IN AN 8 WEEK PERIOD AND HAVE A FOUR DOOR TRUCK. I'M SURE THE OTHER TWO ARE SOON TO FOLLOW *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN WEARING INSULATED OR HEAVY WORK BOOTS, THE SHOE WOULD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE SHOE WAS TOO BIG AND WOULD ALSO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Visibility, Nov 9, 2010
I'M NOT THE FIRST TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM AND SURELY WON'T BE THE LAST; I WAS ON MY LUNCH BREAK WHEN I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL DOWN MY PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW THEN POW IT HAPPENED. YEP, THE[XXX] WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. I PROCEEDED TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW, BUT ONLY HEARD A GRINDING NOISE INSIDE THE DOOR. SOUND FAMILIAR?? THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP AND IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. FORD SAYS IT WILL COST 400 OR SO DOLLARS IT COSTS TO FIX IT. I'M GOING TO HOLD OUT 'TIL FORD REALIZES THEY'VE MASS PRODUCED A BUNCHA [XXX] PARTS AND HAS A RECALL ON THEM! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Visibility, Nov 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 HERITAGE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE SLID DOWN AS IF IT HAD BEEN ROLLED DOWN BUT WITH MORE FORCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,952.
Visibility, Nov 8, 2010
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Nov 7, 2010
THE POWER WINDOW ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY 10 MONTH OLD ENGLISH LAB. I HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND THE WINDOW DROPPED. LUCKILY IT DID NOT SHATTER, BUT MY DOG OF COURSE WENT FOR THE WINDOW AS MOST PUPPY'S DO. HE CLIMBED OVER MY LAP TO THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW NEARLY CAUSING ME TO CRASH BEFORE I COULD GET HIM BACK IN PLACE AND GET THE TRUCK PULLED OVER AND SLOWED DOWN SAFELY. I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THIS WAS SUCH AN ISSUE UNTIL I TOOK THE DOOR PANEL OFF AND SAW THE MANGLED CABLE AND BROKEN PLASTIC PIECES IN THE DOOR. I STARTED RESEARCHING IT VIA THE INTERNET, LANDING ME HERE. IT LOOKS LIKE THE REPAIR WILL COST APPROX. 300.00-500.00 PER WINDOW. I SIMPLY CAN'T AFFORD THAT IN TODAY'S ECONOMIC CLIMATE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE...PLEASE HELP GET THE VEHICLE'S THAT USE THE "FLAWED" WINDOW ASSEMBLY'S RECALLED BEFORE PEOPLE REALLY ARE HURT AND/OR KILLED.
Visibility, Nov 7, 2010
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL INTO THE DOOR IT APPEARS TO BE A REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Visibility, Nov 7, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 AND ALL MY WINDOWS HAVE FAIL THE FIRST WINDOW FALL DOWN WHEN THE TRUCK WAS 50,000 MILES OR LESS THE OTHER WINDOWS FAIL ON THE NEXT 25,000 MILES NOW MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TODAY 11-6-2010 AGAIN ONE MORE WINDOW FALL DOWN THE TRACK AND DON'T GO UP. *TR
Visibility, Nov 5, 2010
WINDOW REGULATOR OF MY 2004 F-150 PICKUP FAILED AND WINDOW DROPPED DOWN INTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS IS THE FOURTH REQULATOR TO FAIL SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NEW. I REPLACED THE OTHERS BY BUYING REGULATORS FROM A SALVAGE YARD. FORD SHOULD REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *TR
Power train, Nov 4, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 FX-4 PICKUP TRUCK THAT HAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAREND. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WHILE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND GENE LATTA (THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN HANOVER,PA) SAID THEY FIXED BUT HERE IT IS AT 45,020 MILES MAKING THE SAME VIBRATING/GRINDING NOISE AGAIN. AFTER FINDING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND FORD SHOULD FIX AT NO COST TO THE OWNER!!!! *TR
Visibility, Nov 4, 2010
MY WINDOW FELL DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS OVER 350 DOLLARS AND IS THE SAME UNIT NOT A REDESIGNED/IMPROVED UNIT. IT'S BEEN THAT WAY FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW; I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE, SO IT'S RIGGED TO STAY SHUT, BUT IF I NEED ANYTHING I HAVE TO OPEN MY DOOR: I HOPE I NEVER GET PULLED OVER, THE COP WILL PROBABLY SHOOT ME IF I DON'T ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW AND I OPEN THE DOOR INSTEAD. *TR
Visibility, Nov 1, 2010
2004 FORD F150 MOTOR REGULATOR FAILURE ON ALL 4 WINDOWS OVER THE COURSE OF 2 YEARS, AFTER MFG WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. WINDOW SUDDENLY FALLS INTO THE DOOR, LEAVING THE GLASS PORTION DOWN, AND OPEN TO WEATHER OR THEFT. I'VE HAD 2 FALL WHILE DRIVING, AND 2 FALL AT NIGHT, WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, LEAVING IT OPEN TO THEFT OF THE CAR OR CONTENTS. EACH WINDOW REPAIR EXCEEDS $400. THE INFO IN THIS COMPLAINT REFLECT THE MOST RECENT WINDOW FAILURE, WHICH IS WINDOW #4 SINCE I HAVE OWED THIS TRUCK. ALSO, ALL ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCHES IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS HAD DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 97,000. UPDATED 1/25/11 *CN UPDATED 02/04/11*JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE. HE THEN NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND WHICH WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.
Visibility, Oct 31, 2010
2004 F150 REAR WINDOW WIRE FAILURE CAUSED THE WINDOW TO STAY DOWN. THE WIND AT 65 MPH MAKES THE VEHICLE VIBRATE WITH THE WINDOW STUCK DOWN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Oct 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 HERITAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE FOUND IN THE MUFFLER ON THE BOTTOM WHICH HE NOTICED AFTER SEEING A PUDDLE UNDER THE VEHICLE. FURTHERMORE, THE CLUTCH ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,921. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,023.
Visibility, Oct 29, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 AND THE REGULATOR IN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT CAUSING A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THEN CAUSING THE WINDOW TO CRASH DOWN INTO THE FRAME OF THE DOOR. THE WINDOW IS DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. *TR
Visibility, Oct 28, 2010
2004 F-150 PASSENGER WINDOW JUST STOPPED WORKING AND IS NOW STUCK DOWN AND MAKES CRACKLING NOISES. ALSO THE BACK GLASS SLIDING WINDOW WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHER TIMES GETS STUCK. FORD HAS CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND YET THERE IS OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 TRUCK WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES. RECENTLY, MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MADE A LOAD POPPING SOUND, THEN FELL INTO THE DOOR. I BROUGHT IT INTO MY FORD DEALERSHIP WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHERE THE REGULATOR FAILS. THE REPAIR COST WAS $400. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I'VE FOUND HUNDREDS OF OTHER CASES WHERE THE 2004 F-150 MODEL HAD WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES. PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 26, 2010
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE CAUSING THE CABLE COVER TO MELT OVER TIME ALLOWING THE CABLE TO BECOME LOOSE. THIS PREVENTS THE COLUMN SHIFTER FROM TRANSFERRING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK EVEN THOUGH THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR IS IN THE PARK POSITION. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Oct 25, 2010
I ATTEMPTED TO RAISE MY FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE POWER WINDOW ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB. I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE WINDOW BEGAN TO LOWER AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN IT WAS COMPLETELY INSIDE THE DOOR, IT STOPPED. I AM NOW UNABLE TO RAISE THIS WINDOW. I WAS PERSONALLY AT A STOP WHEN THE WINDOW FAILED, HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS FAILURE OCCURRING IN MOVING VEHICLES CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR