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, Jun 8, 2010
ALL FOUR OF THE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 F-150 HAVE FAILED OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. I USE THE TRUCK FOR WORK AND GENERALLY TRAVEL ALONE SO THE NON-DRIVER WINDOWS GET VERY LITTLE USE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 7, 2010
BOUGHT 2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT S.CREW 4X4 DEC.2004. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THREE WINDOWS NOW @ $400 A POP. WENT OUT THIS MORNING AND F-IN WINDOW DOWN AGAIN FRONT PASS.SIDE. I AM SO FED UP WITH THIS AND IT IS COSTING A FORTUNE! PLEASE RECALL! RECALL! *TR
Visibility, Jun 7, 2010
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IN 2004 FORD F150 BEGAN SQUEAKING AND GRINDING WHEN GOING UP AND DOWN, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. TODAY THE WINDOW MADE A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND AND THE GLASS FELL IN TO THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Jun 7, 2010
DRIVING AND HEARD A "POP SOUND" THEN NOTICE THAT THE WINDOW HAD COMPLETELY FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR GOING OUT, 2004 FORD F150. NOW ALL WINDOW MOTORS (4) HAVE BROKEN WITHIN THE LAST 16MONTHS. TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP ALL TIMES DUE TO THE DIFFICULT WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BY A TRAINED MECHANIC. COST FOR A SINGLE WINDOW $389.00. *TR
Visibility, Jun 6, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 THAT HAS FOUR DOORS WITH A CREW CAB. ALL FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED ON THE TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. EVEN THE BACK WINDOWS HAVE FILED AND THEY ARE NOT USED AT ALL. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A SAFETY INCIDENT IF THE WINDOW WERE TO SHATTER AND GLASS COME INSIDE THE CABIN. I HAVE REPLACED 2 OF THE FOUR REGULATORS AND THEY ARE POORLY DESIGNED. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MAKE FORD MOTOR COMPANY OWN UP TO THE POOR DESIGN AND SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Visibility, Jun 5, 2010
I HAD NO WARNING AT ALL BEFORE THE POWER WINDOW CRANK BROKE ON MY 2004 F-150 IT IS STUCK DOWN WITH NO WAY FOR ME TO ROLL MY WINDOW UP AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THE WINDOW IS GOING TO BREAK IN THE DOOR I HAVE NOT HAD ANY TIME TO FIX THIS PART OR THE MONEY TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP TO GET IT FIXED. I WAS JUST READING AROUND THE INTERNET ON HOW TO FIX IT AND HAVE READY MULTIPLE STORIES OF THIS BEING A PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL OF TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jun 5, 2010
THIS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME, WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. NOT SURE WHY OR HOW IT HAPPENED. TRIED TO OPEN THE WINDOW, THEN IT JUST FELL/ SLAMMED INSIDE THE DOOR.KIND OF FREAKED ME OUT. I'VE BEEN ON LINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Jun 4, 2010
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY 2004 FORD SUPERCREW WINDOW HAS FAILED CAUSING MY WINDOW TO FALL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 40000 MILES ON IT AND WAS FAIRLY NEW. WHEN I CALLED FORD I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. THIS LAST TIME IT WAS AT ROUGHLY 84000 MILES. I AM A STATE TROOPER WHO WORKS MANY CRASHES EVERY DAY. I KNOW THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE DRIVER. WHEN THE WINDOW FALLS, AIR BLOWS INTO THE WINDOW CAUSING CONTENTS OF THE VEHICLE TO FLY ABOUT. THIS SERIOUSLY DISTRACTS THE DRIVER AND CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY ISSUES (PAPERS FLYING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD). EVEN WORSE AN UNPROPERLY RESTRAINED CHILD CAN FALL OUT THE WINDOW. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MECHANICS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ALL AGREE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO. THE SERVICE ADVISORS ALREADY KNOW THE EXACT AMOUNT OF COST FOR THE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE FREQUENCY OF IT HAPPENING. APPROX $400.00 WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE-A LIFE LOST FOR THE PROBLEM TO BE CORRECTED? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 4, 2010
FORD F-150 WITH TRITON ENGINE. I SERVICED SPARK PLUGS AT 99,000 MILES PER FORD MANUAL. PLUGS SNAPPED OFF WHEN MECHANICS TRIED TO REMOVE THEM EVEN WITH SPECIAL TOOLS. THE GARAGE SAID I WAS LUCKY THAT IT ONLY COST $1200 TO CHANGE THE PLUGS. THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO PULL THE HEADS ON THE ENGINE WHICH COULD HAVE COST THOUSANDS. GARAGE SAID THIS DEFECT WAS COMMON ON TRITON ENGINES. I CALLED FORD. THEIR REPLY WAS THAT THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THIS IS A MAINTENANCE PART. INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT FORD NOW SUPPLIES THE NEW PLUGS WITH A TUBE OF GREASE SO THE PLUG THREADS DON'T LOCK UP IN THE ENGINE HEAD. OTHER POSTS ON THIS SITE DETAIL SIMILAR PROBLEMS PLUS PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF THE HEADS. ONE NEEDS TO WONDER IF FORD DIDN'T TRANSFER THEIR BLOW OUT PROBLEM TO THE REST OF US BY TIGHTENING THE PLUGS TOO TIGHTLY AT THE FACTORY. *TR
Visibility, Jun 4, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK. THREE OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED SPECTACULARLY. THE WINDOWS CRASH DOWN INTO TO THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND MY BABIES HAVE BEEN IN THEIR CAR SEATS RIGHT NEXT TO THEM. THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR AT LEAST $350 EACH. AND I HAVE THREE!! *TR
Visibility, Jun 3, 2010
I HAVE HAD 3 POWER WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL ON MY 2004 F-150. THE FIRST WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 (FRONT DRIVERS) THEN IN FEBRUARY OF 2010 THE BACK DRIVERS AND TODAY THE BACK PASSENGERS WHERE MY 2 YEAR OLD WAS AT IN HER CAR SEAT. IT SCARED HER SO BAD SHE WOULDN'T STOP CRYING FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE FRONT DRIVERS REPLACED BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE OTHERS. THEY ARE JUST "SHIMMIED" INTO THE UP POSITION. *TR
Structure, Jun 3, 2010
I PURCHASED A USED 2004 FORD XL F 150 4 X 4 WHCIH WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S. BUT SOLD IN CANADA SER # [XXX]. THE TRUCK HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION AT 50 MPH AND I HAVE SPENT $2,500 TRYING TO FIX IT WITH OUT SUCCESS. WHAT REALLY SCARED ME WAS THAT ON ONE OCCASSION THE VIBRATION INSTANTLY BECAME SO SEVERE, THAT I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD.. ARE THERE OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM? ARE YOU AWARE OF WHAT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM? MY INVESTIGATION LEADS ME TO BE CONVINCED THAT IT IA AN INHERENT FORD MANUFACTURING DEFECT. ANYTHING THAT YOU HAVE THAT WOULD SUPPORT MY BELIEF WOULD BE OF GREAT ASSISTANCE, OR ANY INFO AT ALL WOULD HELP. I HAVE SUED FORD AND THE TRIAL IS JUNE 12 A FEW WEEKS FROM NOW SO IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING PLEASE FORWARD IT ASAP [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Visibility, Jun 3, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT SUPER CREW TRUCK THAT HAS HAD TO HAVE 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOW MOTORS REPLACED. THE WINDOWS JUST STOP WORKING AND A NEW MOTOR HAS TO BE INSTALLED. *TR
Structure, Tires, Jun 2, 2010
I WAS HAVING A RATTLING NOISE UNDER MY TRUCK FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. MY NEIGHBOR WHO USED TO WORK FOR FORD THINKS ITS THE CABLES FOR THE SPARE TIRE UNDER MY TRUCK. HE BELIEVES THE SPARE TIRE CABLES ARE LOOSE AND NEED TO BE TIGHTENED. I LOOKED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET THE SPARE TIRE OUT. I HAVE TO USE MY IGNITION KEY TO OPEN THE LOCK TO GET TO THE TIRE. MY KEY ONLY FITS HALF WAY IN AND WONT OPEN THE LOCK. I USED WD40 TO MAYBE GET IT LOOSE. TRIED AGAIN AND NOTHING. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WONT FIX IT FOR FREE SINCE ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET A FLAT TIRE? I WONT BE ABLE TO GET TO MY SPARE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED ON MY OTHER FORD TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jun 2, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD F-150 LAST YEAR WITH 36K MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL THREE WINDOWS BECAUSE I KEEP COMING OUT TO MY TRUCK AND THE WINDOWS ARE DOWN. I CHECKED NO RECALL THIS MORNING DRIVING TO WORK ANOTHER WINDOW FELL DOWN AND I ONLY HAVE 46K MILES ON THIS TRUCK. I DO BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THIS. FROM SOMETIME LAST YEAR WILL CHECK RECORDS FOR CONFIRMED DATE EVERY THREE MONTHS I AM LOOSING A WINDOW JUNE 10. *TR
Equipment, Jun 1, 2010
WINDOW REGISTERS IN 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED ON 2004 F150 FORD TRUCK WITH ONLY 28,500 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 1, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BROKEN. LAST YEAR ABOUT THE SAME TIME OF THE YEAR MY DRIVERS SIDE REGULATOR BROKE. I HAVE ASTHMA AND IT IS A HEALTH PROBLEM FOR ME WITH THE HEAT AND OZONE TO HAVE TO DRIVE WITH A WINDOW DOWN. *TR
Visibility, Jun 1, 2010
DRIVER DOOR POWER WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR, WILL NOT COME BACK UP. MOTOR SOUNDS AS IF IT'S RUNNING, BUT WINDOW DOES NOT COME UP, ALSO SOME NOISE FROM INSIDE DOOR PANEL SOUNDS LIKE PARTS RATTLING AROUND WHEN WINDOW MOTOR RUNS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Other, Jun 1, 2010, fire
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 THAT HAS SPIT TWO SPARK PLUGS OUT WITH IN A YEAR. THE SECOND ONE CAUGHT FIRE . THERE HAS BEEN THIS ISSUE WITH MANY OWNERS OF FORD TRUCKS AND IS A ON GOING ISSUE FORD WON'T TAKE CARE OF. NAPA AUTO PARTS HAS A REPAIR KIT MADE JUST FOR THIS ISSUE WITH FORD ENGINES. THE COST IS $ 73.00 PLUS HAVING SOMEONE DO THE REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, May 30, 2010
THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR/MOTOR ON MY 2004 F150 CREW CAB DRIVER SIDE DOOR MADE A DISCOURAGING BREAKING SOUND YESTERDAY WHEN I TRIED TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A REAR PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ALREADY FILED. WHY HAS NOT FORD BEEN REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR AN ESTIMATE BUT REPORTS INDICATE THAT THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE. PLEASE ADD THIS COMPLAINT TO ALL OTHERS AND MAYBE FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO MAKE THESE REPAIRS. WE HAVE TRUSTED FORD TO PROVIDE A QUALITY VEHICLE BUT NOT OUR TRUST IS MISPLACED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Visibility, May 30, 2010
WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY FOUR DOOR 2004 FORD F150. REGULATOR, WHICH CONTROLS WINDOW GOING UP AND DOWN, FAILS. WINDOW WILL NOT WORK NOR, STAY UP AFTER FAILURE. FORD DEALER REPLACES REGULATOR AT $375.00 PER WINDOW, PER OCCURRENCE. NO PRIOR EVENTS, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, LEADS UP TO THE FAILURE. YOU WILL HEAR A "CRUNCHING" SOUND WHEN REGULATOR FAILS AND WINDOW DROPS INTO CAR DOOR. *TR
Visibility, May 29, 2010
FORD F150 FRONT WINDOW. ABOUT, ONE YEAR AGO OUR FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED WE HAD TO REPLACE THE WORKING MECHANISM ($350.00 ), YESTERDAY OUR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING. I REALLY THINK THAT FOR NHTSA TO WORK FOR THE CONSUMER YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO US. THIS WILL BE ANOTHER 350.00 FIX. I WONDER WHAT YOU WOULD DO IF IT WAS YOUR TRUCK OR YOUR DAUGHTER, WIFE, OR MOTHER?? WE NEED YOU TO LOOK OUT FOR US TOO!! P.S I WILL BE SURE TO KEEP THE OLD PARTS THAT HAVE TO BE REPLACED IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT. *TR
Visibility, May 28, 2010
WINDOW REGULATOR FAIL ON MY 2004 FORD F150 PICKUP. THIS THE 3RD WINDOW REGULATOR THAT HAS FAILED. THE DEALER CHARGES 380 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. *TR
Visibility, May 27, 2010
I HAVE HAD ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL IN MY 2004 F-150 SUPER CREW. ONE OF THE 4, FELL SLOWLY, BUT THE OTHER THREE DROPPED SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY, CAUSING A ME TO BE STARTLED WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN ANY OF THE 4 INCIDENTS. HOWEVER, TWO OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER AND A RAIN STORM, CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS UNTIL I COULD GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTIVE REGULATORS. THEY CLAIM IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. I BEG TO DIFFER WHETHER IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE WINDOW HAS DROPPED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING, SOUNDING AS IF THE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. BEING STARTLED WHILE DRIVING IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS WELL AS POSSIBLY HAVING TO DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW DROPPED IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TR
Visibility, May 27, 2010
MY SON AND I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER AND MY DRIVERS SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. I TRIED TO RAISE THE WINDOW BUT ALL I COULD HEAR WAS THE MOTOR RUNNING. IT WAS CLOSE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE AND RAINING PRETTY HARD SO I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO TRY AND GET THE WINDOW UP BUT HAD NO LUCK. BECAUSE IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS TWO HOURS FROM HOME MY SON AND I COULDN'T MAKE IT HOME SO WE DROVE UNDERNEATH AN OVER PASS AND WAITED THE RAIN OUT. AFTER A 2 HOUR WAIT THE RAIN SLACKED OFF SO WE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME. WE MADE IT AN HOUR DOWN THE ROAD AND THE RAIN GOT HEAVY AGAIN SO WE PULLED INTO A COVERED GAS STATION. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL HOUR WAIT WE HIT THE ROAD AGAIN. IT WAS A COLD AND WET RIDE HOME BUT WE FINALLY MADE IT. NO ONE WAS HURT BUT I CONSTANTLY HAD TO DRY OFF THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE THE RAIN WATER MADE IT SLIPPERY. *TR