2004 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 2,036 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 75 involved a crash and 40 involved a fire. 74 people were injured and 6 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingJul 29, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
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Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Vehicle speed controlAug 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsJun 12, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingSep 13, 2004
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, ILLUMINATION, OF THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT, OR A FUEL LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyApr 26, 2004
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
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Representative owner complaints
2,036 reports, newest first.
Visibility, Jul 27, 2010
HELLO TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN I HAVE A FORD F150 2004 AND DONE REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR LAST YEAR AND REPLACE LEFT REAR AND IN THREE WEEKS IT DROP AGAIN AND NOW MY RIGHT SIDE JUST DROP TODAY AND THE TWO I REPLACE WERE 300.00 A POP PLEASE HELP! *TR
Visibility, Jul 27, 2010
2004 FORD F150 WINDOW FALLING. ON JULY 27, 2010 I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN MY REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, UPON DOING THIS THERE WAS A LOUD POP. I ATTEMPTED ROLL THE WINDOW BACK UP BUT WHEN I PUSHED THE UP BUTTON NOTHING HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE DOWN BUTTON ONLY TO HEAR A GRINDING NOISE. MY TRUCK MILEAGE IS A LITTLE OVER 87K. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 27, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE GASOLINE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FUEL LINE HAD FRACTURED WHERE THE FUEL PUMP AND PRESSURE LINES ENTERED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 04V443000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING) AND WHEN INQUIRING WITH THE DEALER, WAS ADVISED HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Visibility, Jul 27, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Visibility, Jul 26, 2010
REAR WINDOW FAILURE- 2004 F150 THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE COMPLAINTS ON THE NET AND FORD DOES NOTHING. 115 IN ARIZONA AND AIR CAN'T KEEP UP WITH A WINDOW THAT WON'T STAY UP. IF MY YOUNG SONS DIES BECAUSE OF THE HEAT THEN IT WILL BE TO LATE, THEN FORD WILL BE PAYING BIG TIME. *TR
Visibility, Jul 26, 2010
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE IN 2004 FORD F-150 XLT. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, WINDOW CAME DOWN ABOUT FOUR INCHES AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. TWO MILES LATER, WINDOW WENT COMPLETELY DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. MOTOR STILL OPERATES BUT MAKES A GRINDING SOUND. HAVE FOUND MORE THAN 1,000 COMPLAINTS ABOUT WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE 2004 F-150. *TR
Visibility, Jul 26, 2010
3 MONTHS AGO MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW ON MY 2004 F-150 FAILED AND CAME CRASHING DOWN, FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE IT, NOW MY DRIVER DOOR WINDOW HAS DONE THE SAME THING AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK DUE TO STARTLING ME, FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE DUE TO A FAULTY REGULATOR IN THE DOOR OR DEFECTIVE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE WINDOW JUST CRASHING DOWN WHILE YOUR DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Jul 25, 2010
THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY 2004 FORD F-150 ARE NO GOOD. 3 OUT OF 4 HAVE MESSED UP. THE WINDOW JUST FALLS AND SHATTERS. THE FRONT WINDOW IS BEING HELD UP NOW BY TAPE AND WEDGES. WE DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE IT RIGHT NOW. *TR
Visibility, Jul 25, 2010
2004 FORD F150 REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL TO THE BOTTOM WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY..HAD A KID IN THE CAR HE WAS SCARED TO DEATH. I HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY DRIVERS SIDE FROM LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO. THIS IS OUT OF CONTROL. *TR
Visibility, Jul 24, 2010
WE WERE RIDING DOWN THE LOCAL INTERSTATE WITH TRAILER IN TOW WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THIS VEHICLE. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH THE BACK PASSENGERS WINDOW. THANKS TO GOOD EFFORT AND DRIVING EXPERIENCE NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN EITHER INCIDENT. FORD DEALER WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE WINDOW REGULATOR BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THEM. *TR
Visibility, Jul 22, 2010
I OWN A 2004 FORD F150 TRITON XLT. IN LESS THAN A YEAR, BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE BECOME INOPERABLE. THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND IT TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND FEEL FORD SHOULD BE DOING A RECALL ON THIS. THE FIRST WINDOW HAS BEEN FIXED, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE PART FOR A SECOND ONE NOW. EACH REPAIR AT A FORD DEALER COSTS MORE THAN $400.00. *TR
Visibility, Jul 22, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE ROAD THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. I CANNOT LEAVE MY TRUCK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT WITH THE WINDOW DOWN SO I HAD TO DISASSEMBLE THE DOOR TO FIX THE WINDOW UP. THE CABLE ATTACHMENTS IN THE REGULATOR HAD BROKEN ALLOWING THE WINDOW TO FALL. HAD I BEEN GOING SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN HOME THIS WOULD BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. IF IT WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. WHAT IF MY SMALL CHILDREN WERE BACK THERE WHEN IT FELL? *TR
Power train, Jul 22, 2010
A HUMMING NOISE BEGAN TO EMANATE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I TOOK IT INTO MY GARAGE TO HAVE IT LOOKED INTO. I WAS TOLD THAT THE GEARS HAD NOT BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND HAD WORN OUT WITH JUST OVER 34000 MILES ON THE TRUCK.. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY FORD MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FORD F-150 TRUCK AND CAN OCCUR WITH AS LITTLE AS 5000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. FORD SAYS THAT IT ISN'T A PROBLEM UNTIL THEY'VE BEEN TOLD BY YOUR NHTSA SAYS SO AND ISSUE A RECALL. WHY? THE PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO EXIST BY FORD BUT IF YOUR OUT OF WARRANTY THEN IT'S THE OWNERS PROBLEM SO GO FIX IT YOURSELF. IS THE NHTSA AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM? ARE YOU WILLING TO STEP UP AND ORDER FORD TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS? IT'S A PROBLEM OF THEIR OWN MAKING AND THEY PUSH IT OFF TO THE UNSUSPECTING BUYER. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 21, 2010
I HAVE A FORD F150 5.4 TRITON, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR CABLE BROKE DROPPING THE WINDOW INTO THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WITH NO WAY TO GET THE WINDOW BACK UP WITHOUT A NEW PART. *TR
Visibility, Jul 21, 2010
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME ONE OF MY 2004 F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND MY WINDOW FELL OPEN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT EXPOSES THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO WEATHER CONDITIONS AND POTENTIAL THEFT. DRIVERS WITH CHILDREN OR ANIMALS POSE ADDITIONAL RISK WITH AN OPEN WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Jul 21, 2010
1. THE DOOR WINDOW QUITS WORKING AND GETS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT JUST WENT DOWN AND STAYED THERE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WENT TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW BECAUSE IT WAS ABOUT TO START RAINING AND IT WOULDN'T ROLL UP. THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. 2. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. ONCE ABOUT A YEAR AGO ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND TODAY THE PASSENGERS SIDE. BOTH TIMES I HAD TO TAKE THE DOOR PANEL APART AND MANUALLY MOVE THE WINDOW UP AND PROP IT UP WITH A BOARD IN CASE IT RAINED. I HAD TO DO THE SAME THING TODAY. LUCKILY I WAS AT HOME AND HAD A CANOPY TO WORK UNDER WHILE IT WAS RAINING. I'VE BEEN LUCKY BOTH TIMES, BUT IT COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF IT FAILS AGAIN OR THE BACK WINDOWS FAIL WHILE ON THE FREEWAY DURING THE RAIN. 3. I HAD THE WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 21, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 LARIAT SUPER CREW CAB. IN THE PAST 2 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE POWER SWITCHES AND REGULATORS REPLACED IN THREE DOORS ON MY TRUCK. THE LATEST BEING FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010. I HAVE LOOKED ON NUMEROUS SITES ON THE INTERNET AND SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAY IT IS NOT A PROBLEM FROM THEIR STANDPOINT. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY PROBLEM TO REPAIR AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Visibility, Jul 19, 2010
2004 F 150 REAR PASSENGER WINDOW SLAMS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, FIRST TIME IT WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DURING THE WINTER BLIZZARD OF 2010 AND NOW DURING JULY 2010. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT MAKE FORD RECALL/REPAIR THIS PROBLEM? DEATH? JUST THINK IF YOU WERE ON A DARK AND LONELY ROAD AND YOU HAD A LOVE ONE (CHILD) IN YOUR VEHICLE AND THIS HAPPEN. SO FAR, OVER $1000, LOSS OF WORK AND CONFIDENCE IN THIS AMERICAN MADE TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jul 18, 2010
2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW CAB, LESS THAN 65,000 MILES JUST HAD MY 4TH WINDOW REGULATOR FAIL. (WINDOW STUCK DOWN) ONLY ONE WAS UNDER COVERED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THIS PART (WINDOW REGUALTOR) IS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. *TR
Visibility, Jul 17, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD. I HAD JUST ROLLED MY PASSENGER REAR WINDOW. THEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG, I THOUGHT SOMETHING HAD HIT MY BACK DOOR. THIS STARTLED ME AND CAUSED ME TO SWERVE AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. I STOPPED AND LOOKED BACK AND SAW THAT THE SAME WINDOW I HAD JUST ROLLED UP WAS ALL THE WAY DOWN. *TR
Wheels, Jul 16, 2010
DRIVING 70MPH WHEN REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. THOUGHT LUG BOLTS CAME LOSE (USE TO WORKING ON EURO CARS) SO WENT TO GET TIRE ABOUT 300 YARDS DOWN OTHER SIDE OR ROAD. JACK UP TRUCK, PUT TIRE BACK ON, WENT AROUND TRUCK TO BORROW OTHER WHEELS LUG BOLTS, REALIZED F-150 TAKES STUDS AND NUTS NOT BOLTS WHEN I REMOVED A NUT NOT A BOLT. WENT BACK TO LOOK AT THE HOLES IN THE ROTOR THAT LOOKED LIKE THEY TOOK BOLTS AND NOW I REALIZE THAT ALL SIX BOLTS ARE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF PAST THE ROTORS! THERE ARE LITTLE NUBS POKING OUT OF THE HUB. NOT A FUN DAY. *TR
Visibility, Jul 16, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THEN MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW JUST FALLS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING ABOUT 3 TIMES A WEEK SINCE THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER 2009 UP TO NOW (JULY 16, 2010), AND WILL PROBABLY CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. *TR
Visibility, Jul 15, 2010
ITS ALL THE WINDOWS, AT FIRST IT STARTED ABOUT A YEAR OR SO AGO, ITS WAS THE DRIVER SIDE, THEN IT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN TWO DAYS IT WAS DRIVER SIDE REAR..YOU CAN BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, ALL THE SUDDEN THE WINDOW JUST FALLS DOWN. ITS DONE IT FAST, ON ONE, SLOW ON ONE, YOU THINK YOU'VE HIT THE BUTTON, BUT IT FALLS DOWN IN DOOR. IN RAIN OR HAIL STORM, COULDN'T HAVE TO BE SUN SHINING... ITS REGULATOR & MOTOR, FORD SHOULD RECALL THAT ITEM FAULTY DESIGN.... *TR
Visibility, Jul 14, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 4 DOOR LARIAT, I HAVE REPLACED THREE WINDOW REGISTERS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. IS THERE SOME KIND OF RECALL THAT CAN BE DONE OR AT LEAST A REVISED WINDOW REGISTER THAT WILL LAST MORE THAN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. *TR
Visibility, Jul 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED AND REPLACED THE REGULATOR AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES AND THE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,887 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,800.