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.
Visibility, Sep 14, 2010
2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW DRIVERS WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN. *TR
Visibility, Sep 13, 2010
I OWN A 2004 FORD F150, THREE OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR DESIGN FROM FORD. THE FRONT TWO WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, & THE RIGHT REAR WHICH WAS REPLACED LAST MONTH 08/2010 I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. READING ALL OF THE PRIOR COMPLAINS, I HAD SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THE WINDOWS JUST SIMPLY FALL DOWN WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. ONE OF THE INCIDENTS MY FAMILY & I WERE ON THE FREEWAY & WHEN ONE OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS WENT OUT IT CAUSED A LOUD SOUND, WE ACTUALLY THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD HIT US. SOON AFTER THE SOUND OF THE WIND NOT CIRCULATING PROPERLY WAS MAKING OUR EARS HURT. THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD!! *TR
Visibility, Sep 13, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE LAST YEAR. WHEN THE REGULATOR BREAKS, A LOUD POP OCCURS. THIS IS REALLY A SAFETY HAZZARD. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Sep 12, 2010
3RD POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE IN 1.5 YRS ON 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW TRUCK. WHEN REGULATOR FAILS, IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMEONE STRUCK OR SHOT THE WINDOW CAUSING ME TO JUMP AND TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND IF ANY PASSENGERS WERE INJURED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO COLLIDE WITH AN ON-COMING VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TWO OF THE REGULATORS REPLACED BY A LOCAL PAINT AND BODY SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE REGULATORS. MY COST TO DATE HAS BEEN IN EXCESS OF $350 AND I NOW HAVE TWO SUCTION CUPS HOLDING ONE WINDOW UP UNTIL I CAN AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR
Visibility, Sep 11, 2010
WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER WINDOW ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 FELL INTO THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Sep 10, 2010
WHILE ON A 700 MILE TRIP, DRIVING AT NIGHT IN HEAVY RAIN, I HEARD A LOUD POP ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. I WASN'T SURE WHAT IT WAS, BUT EVERYTHING SEEMED OK. AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND CLOSING MY DOOR, THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR'S PULLEY HAD BROKE CAUSING THE METAL WIRE TO SNAP OUT AND THE WINDOW FALL DOWN. FORTUNATELY, I HAD TOOLS WITH ME AND WAS ABLE TO TEMPORARILY HOLD THE WINDOW IN PLACE WITH A PAIR OF VISE-GRIPS UNTIL I COULD GET HOME AND REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATOR TRACK. MY CONCERN IS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD MY WINDOW FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE HEAVY RAIN. I COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN DISTRACTED CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *TR
Visibility, Sep 10, 2010
2004 FORD F150 DRIVERS WINDOW FELL IN, IT WAS POURING RAIN. VERY UPSET. I SEE THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Sep 9, 2010
2004 FORD F-150. SO FAR 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR. THIS IS A SECURITY AND SAFETY ISSUE. TWICE THE WINDOWS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE REAR WINDOW FAILED WHILE MY YOUNG DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND I HAD TO CONTINUE TRAVEL WHILE WIND WAS BLOWING ON HER. MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW JUST FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND STARTLED ME ENOUGH THAT I ALMOST WRECKED. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP EVEN ADMITS THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED SINCE THEY HAVE TO DO THIS REPAIR SO OFTEN. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Sep 9, 2010
2004 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES...MULTIPLE TIMES..SEVERAL MONTHS APART. THE WINDOW COMES CRASHING DOWN AND IS TOTALLY OPEN. I HAVE DOGS THAT RIDE WITH ME. THIS HAS GOT TO BE FIXED BY FORD. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 9, 2010
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK ON LOCAL ROADS, THE PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED WINDOW WHICH WAS FULLY UP SUDDENLY SLOWLY RECEDED DOWN INTO THE DOOR OF THE TRUCK AND NOW CANNOT BE RAISED BACK UP. THE WINDOW IS NOT BROKEN, AND THE NOISE WHEN I PRESS THE WINDOW CONTROL SEEMS TO INDICATE THAT THE MOTOR IS STILL WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS (AND THE DEALER), AND THE CONCLUSION SO FAR (HEARING THE DESCRIPTION BUT WITHOUT INSPECTING THE VEHICLE) IS THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Sep 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150 . WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW MADE A LOUD POP NOISE AND FELL DOWN. THIS HAS BEEN THE THIRD TIME THAT THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED WINDOWS ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO THEM FALLING . THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED AND THE WINDOW HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 9, 2010, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. THE GARAGE ON THE HOUSE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS WELL AS HER COMMUTER CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS CONTACTED AND THEY FILED A CLAIM 1496812899. THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E056000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE BUT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,603.
Visibility, Sep 9, 2010
2004 FORD F150 CREW CAB FRONT WINDOW FELL IN DOOR ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY WIFE AND SON WERE IN THE TRUCK DURING RAIN STORM .THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO FIX THE WINDOWS ON THIS TRUCK. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 8, 2010
WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DROPPED TO THE BOTTOM FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I DON'T EVEN USE THE WINDOW MUCH. PULLED OFF DOOR COVER AND FOUND CABLE APART AND WOUND AND TANGLED BEHIND MOTOR. CALLED MY BUDDY TO SEE IF HE HAD IT HAPPEN TO HIS AND BEFORE I COULD SAY ANYTHING HE SAID HE JUST CAME IN FROM CRAMMING A BOARD IN HIS REAR WIDOW MAKE IT HOME. THEY SEEM TO BE REALLY POORLY MADE. *TR
Visibility, Sep 8, 2010
I HAVE AN 2004 FORD F150 AND OVER THE APPROXIMATELY PAST 21 MONTHS I HAVE HAD FIRSTLY THE DRIVERS WINDOW CAME DOWN ON ITS OWN, (I HAVE A CREW CAB WITH 4 DOORS) THEN THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO AND THIS WEEK THE LEFT REAR CAME DOWN ON IT'S OWN, (HAVEN'T GOT THIS ONE FIXED YET) DOING SO THIS OR NEXT WEEK. THE REPAIR COST ME $330 APPROXIMATELY $90 LABOR AND $200 PLUS FOR THE PART, I GET NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY OR RELIEF OVER THE COST FROM THE DEALER, I HAVE NOT CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY YET. IT IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT. EACH TIME, THE WINDOW WAS UP, I HEARD A CLICK AND DOWN IT CAME... I WAS NOT LOWERING THE WINDOWS. I HAVEN'T LOWERED ANY EXCEPT THE REPAIRED DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW SINCE ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO WHEN THE RIGHT REAR CAME DOWN.. I ONLY OPEN THE LEFT FRONT (DRIVERS) AND THIS INCLUDES THE MOON ROOF, I DON'T OPEN THAT EITHER FOR FEAR IT WILL BREAK. THE IRONIC THING IS ALL 3 CAME DOWN WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE BUTTONS TO LOWER OR RAISE THEM. I SEE BELOW THERE IS SPACE FOR ONLY 1 ENTRY FOR "APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE" SO I WILL USE THE FIRST ONE. TWO OF THESE INCIDENTS WERE COMING OR GOING TO MY DOCTOR FOR CHEMOTHERAPY. I HAVE CANCER. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Sep 7, 2010
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW DROPED, AT THAT TIME MY GRANDSON (3) TAUGHT IT WOULD BE OK TO THROW HIS SOCKER BALL OUT. THE BALL BOUNCED OF A CAR BEHIND ME BUT NO DAMAGE BUT SCARED THE DRIVER ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM, WINDOWS SHOULD NOT DROP LIKE THAT GOOD THING WEATHER WAS GOOD, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE IF IT HAD BEEN RAINING THE OTHER CAR WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO STOP CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND I WOULD BE GETTING SEUD. THIS ISSUE NEEDS FIXING BY FORD BECAUSE IS NOT AN ISOLETED PROBLEM THOUSANDS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WINDOW NOT FIXED YET STILL RESEARCHING FOR PARTS. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 7, 2010
IN 2008 I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT( 4 DOOR). IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR ( 2010) THE POWER WINDOW MECHANISM ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FAILED, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR FAILED IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR WITH THE SAME RESULT. TODAY, SEPT 7, THE REAR PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WINDOW MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND I FIND THE FAILURE OF THE POWER WINDOW MECHANISM TO BE FAIRLY COMMON. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD AS AN UNEXPECTED LOWERING OF THE WINDOW CAN CAUSE ITEMS INSIDE THE TRUCK TO FLY AROUND INSIDE THE CAB AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. IT WOULD SEEM THAT FORD HAS HAD AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF THIS FAILURES AND SHOULD MAKE THE REPAIRS AT THEIR COST IN ORDER TO PREVENT SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH A SLIGHT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE SPARK PLUGS DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $600. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD DUE TO THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 7, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 THAT DIES, STALLS, OR SURGES AT STOP LIGHT OR AT LOW SPEED. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT DOESN'T SEND ANY ERROR CODES TO THE COMPUTER. THE PICKUP WILL JUST DIE DURING WHILE TURNING OR STOPPING. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT CORRECTED. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS DUE TO DYING DURING TURNING. *TR
Air bags, Sep 7, 2010, crash, fire
2004 FORD F-150 FRONTALLY IMPACTED A TREE; PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED; DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPDATED 09/16-10 *BF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF INJURED CLIENT) UPDATED IVOQ 10/13/10 *TR
Visibility, Sep 5, 2010
REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW (SUPERCREW F150) FELL INTO DOOR AFTER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLE SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. THE WINDOW MOTOR WAS NOT BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Sep 4, 2010
WHILE RAISING THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW OF MY 2004 FORD F150 TRUCK, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE WINDOW DROPPED. THE WINDOW COULD NOT BE RAISED. FROM THE STAND POINT OF SAFETY, THE WIND NOISE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CREATES A DISTRACTION AND CONTRIBUTES TO DRIVER FATIGUE. IF THE FAILURE OCCURS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE IS THE REAL POTENTIAL FOR THE DRIVER TO BE STARTLED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE TO RETAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FROM A PHYSICAL SECURITY STAND POINT, PASSENGERS, PETS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ARE ALL AT RISK IF THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SECURED. THE ONLY PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER WINDOWS IN THIS VEHICLE WERE WITH THE REAR WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Sep 4, 2010
I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND INCIDENCE OF A WINDOW REGULATOR SNAPPING IN MY 2004 FORD F150. I WAS JUST ROLLING MY ELECTRIC WINDOW UP AS I WAS GETTING MY TRUCK WASHED TODAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010, AND A HORRENDOUS POP WAS HEARD BY ME AND BYSTANDERS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, AND THE WINDOW THEN SLID DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. I HAVE BARELY OVER 70,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK NOW, AND THE FIRST INCIDENCE OCCURRED AT 64,273. THE FIRST FIX COST ME $337.66 FOR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND TODAY'S FAILURE HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER REAR. THAT'S TWICE IN 6000 MILES. I AM FORCED TO DRIVE MY OTHER VEHICLE TO AS I MY VEHICLE IS NOW UNSECURE SINCE THE WINDOW CANNOT BE CLOSED. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CABLE SNAPPING, AND THE SAME SCARY SOUND HAPPENED TODAY SO I CAN ONLY CONCLUDE THAT THE SAME PART FAILURE OCCURRED TODAY. FORD WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE NOR THE ISSUE WHICH HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS F150 OWNERS TO LOSE OUT ON WAGES LOST TO HOURS MISSED AT WORK AND MONEY PAID TO HAVE THEIR EXPENSIVE VEHICLE BACK IN OPERATING ORDER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO LET ME BUY A NEW PART, AT MY EXPENSE, AND PAY THEM OVER $200 LABOR TO REPLACE. *TR
Visibility, Sep 4, 2010
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MY WIFE HEARD A POP THEN ABOUT HALF HOUR LATER THE PASSENGER WINDOW JUST DROPS DOWN INTO THE DOOR CAVITY. FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT IT IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FORD PICKUP WINDOW REGULATOR MECHANISM THAT IS DEFECTIVE. TOOK VEHICLE INTO A WINDOW REPAIR SHOP AND HE DIAGNOSED IT NEEDING A NEW WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT INSTALLED. HE PATCHED US UP TO GET US HOME FOR NOW, ITS A HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND SO NO POSSIBILITY OF GETTING THE PART FAST AND WE ARE AWAY FROM HOME VISITING RELATIVES. *TR
Visibility, Sep 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE WINDOWS FELL OFF TRACK AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE FIRST WINDOW FELL IN THE SUMMER OF 2009, THE SECOND ONE FELL IN FEBRUARY 2010, AND THE MOST RECENT ONE FELL IN SEPTEMBER 2010. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT USED A STICK TO HOLD THE WINDOWS UP. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.