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.
Equipment, May 27, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 SUPER CREW AND HAVE HAD 3 WINDOW REGULATOR GO OUT 2 OF THEM LESS THEN A MONTH APART AND ONE OF THEM HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THERE ARE A LOT OF F150 OWNER THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THE DEALER IS MAKING A FORTUNE OFF OF THERE DEFECTIVE PARTS CHARGING UP TO 400 PLUS PART TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CONCERNED A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE LOUD NOISE IT MAKES WHEN THE WINDOW OUT OF NO WARE FALL IN TO THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, May 27, 2010
2004 FORD F-150 A POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE IS A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM . BECAUSE THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS, THE WINDOW COME CRASHING DOWN. SOME COMPLAINTS READ OF THE GLASS ACTUALLY SHATTERING AND FALLING ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. OTHERS WERE ON ROAD TRIPS OUT OF REACH OF A REPAIR SHOP. BUT WORST OF ALL, LIKE MYSELF. IT'S HAVING CHILDREN AND PETS IN THE VEHICLE WITH YOU WHILE THIS HAPPENS. WHAT IF YOU DOG DECIDES TO JUMP? WHAT IF YOU KID GETS OUT OF HIS/HER SEAT? WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN THROWING THINGS OUT THE WINDOW? WHAT ABOUT DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER AND HAVING YOUR VIEW BECOME OBSTRUCTED BY SIDEWAYS RAIN OR WORSE? IT'S ALSO A THEFT ISSUE. NO ONE KNOWS WHEN IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT. PRAY THAT SOMEONE DOESN'T SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEAL YOUR TRUCK? YOU THINK YOUR INSURANCE IS GOING TO COVER YOU AGAINST THEFT WHEN THEY WOULD SAY YOU WERE NEGLIGENT FOR LEAVING THE WINDOW OPEN? *TR
Visibility, May 26, 2010
MAY 26, 2010 FRONT PAX WINDOW GOES DOWN ON IT OWN WHILE DRIVING. WINDOW WILL NOT COME BACK UP NOISE IN DOOR. SAME AS THE REAR WINDOW IN APRIL. CHECK THE INTERNET OF POSSIBLE ISSUE SEE THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS BREAKING ON MANY 2004-2005 F150 TRUCKS. *TR
Visibility, May 26, 2010
APRIL 3, 2010, REAR PAX WINDOW GOES DOWN WITH NOISE, DOES NOT COME BACK UP. TAKE IT TO FORD, WHO REPLACES THE REGULATOR, WITH NO COMMENT ON THAT IT IS AN ISSUE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WHEELS BEGAN TO LOCK. THE CONTACT FURTHER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE LINING ON THE BRAKE PADS WERE SEPARATING AND CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE EXAMINED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 52,000. UPDATED 10/26/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPERS WHICH CAUSED THE PADS TO BIND UP IN THE CALIPERS CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP. UPDATED 10/26/10
Visibility, May 25, 2010
2004 F150 SUPERCREW - PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR. *TR
Visibility, May 25, 2010
ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED ON MY 2004 FORD F150 WHEN TRYING TO RAISE OR LOWER THE POWER WINDOW. FIRST ONE OCCURRED IN 2006, 2ND IN 2007, 3RD IN 2009 AND 4TH EARLY IN 2010. HAVE FIXED THE FIRST TWO AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $600. THE FORD DEALER GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF $750 TO FIX THE TWO THAT ARE BROKEN NOW. *TR
Visibility, May 24, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE (2) POWER WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED AND NOW THE THIRD HAS FAILED. TWICE THE PARTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR. FORD SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL THE ITEM AND REFUND ANY DOLLARS SPENT PREVIOUSLY REPAIRING THEM. *TR
Visibility, May 24, 2010
TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ACROSS THE MONITOR MERIMACK BRIDGE TUNNEL IN HAMPTON ROADS VIRGINIA AT 58 MPH AND THE REAR WINDOW BEGAN TO GO DOWN WITHOUT THE CONTROL SWITCH BEING USED. IT STARTLED ME AND I SWERVED OVER AND ALMOST HIT THE CAR BESIDE ME. I HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED AND IT COST $454. THIS MORNING I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE RAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND NOW IT WILL NOT GO UP. THE PARTS MUST BE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE I HAVE ONLY HAD THAT WINDOW DOWN THREE TIMES IN SIX YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD THE REAR WINDOW DOWN THAT BROKE AT FIRST. *TR
Visibility, May 21, 2010
WINDOWS FELL INTO PANEL OF TRUCK DOOR, DUE TO DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLED IN 2004 F150. THIS IS NOT VERY SAFE FOR ANYONE IN THE CAR OR OTHER CARS DRIVING NEAR YOUR VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED TO THE DRIVERS WINDOW IN OCTOBER OF 2009 AND NOW IN MAY 2010 ON BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WITHIN 2 DAYS OF EACH OTHER. *TR
Visibility, May 19, 2010
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WHILE ROLLING UP THE WINDOW SO THAT THE WINDOW CANNOT BE ROLLED BACK UP. THE REGULATOR CAN BE REPLACED AT A COST OF AROUND $350-$400. *TR
Visibility, May 19, 2010
2004 F-150 LARIAT.......DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @ 55 MPH AND IT SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK HIT MY REAR WINDOW. I SWERVED AND THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME. THEN I STARTED HEARING THE WIND IN THE BACK SEAT AND I LOOKED BACK AND THE WINDOW WAS OPEN HALF WAY. WHEN I PULLED OVER IT FELL IN THE DOOR SO I HAD TO DRIVE IT HOME THE WAY IT WAS. THAT WAS WHEN I HAD 38,352 MILES ON IT. THE SECOND TIME I WAS WASHING THE TRUCK AND MOVED TO THE PASSENGERS SIDE AND OPENED THE DOOR AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW FELL IN THE DOOR. HOW HUMILIATING AND UNSAFE. THE DATE BELOW IS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED. FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE TRUCKS AND REPLACE ALL FOR WINDOW REGULATORS. *TR
Parking brake, Power train, May 16, 2010
2004 F-150, MODERATE TO SEVERE VIBRATION APPEARING TO COME FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN OR DRIVE LINE. VIBRATION APPEARS IN THE 55 - 60 MPH AND CAN GET SO BAD THAT I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER TO CHECK VEHICLE FOR DAMAGE. PROBLEM FIRST SURFACED AFTER TOWING A 3500 LBS TRAILER FOR ABOUT 60 MILES. NO PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. F150 RATED FOR 5000 LBS. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY BUT COMES ON SUDDENLY AND MUST PULL OVER FOR FEAR OF LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ATTEMPTED TYPICAL VIBRATION RELATED REPAIRS. TIRES COMPLETELY ROTATED AND REBALANCED. TRANSMISSION FLUSHED AND FLUID CHANGED. DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHANGED. TRANSFER CASE FLUID CHANGED. ENGINE ELECTRONICALLY CHECKED FOR OPERATIONAL ISSUES OR "CODES". NONE. WHEN VIBRATION BEGINS, PUT F150 INTO NEUTRAL TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEMS. NEUTRAL HAD NO EFFECT ON EASING THE SEVERE VIBRATION. ATTEMPTED SIMPLY EASING OFF GAS - NO EFFECT. VIBRATION REMAINED SEVERE. ONLY SOLUTION IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN RESTART. VIBRATION STOPS BUT ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THEN COMES BACK JUST AS SEVERE. REPAIRS TYPICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH VIBRATION AT SPEED HAVE HAD NO EFFECT. DANGER IS IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL AND HAVING TO STOP ON HI-SPEED INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WITH THE ASSOCIATED DANGER OF COLLISION FROM PASSING VEHICLES. *TR
Visibility, May 16, 2010
2 FRONT WINDOWS STOP WORKING. ONE FELL IN TO DOOR. LAST YEAR REPLACED PASSENGER WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, May 15, 2010
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AND DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR. LOUD SOUND AND SUDDEN RUSH OF AIR FROM THE OPEN WINDOW IS A STARTLING AND DANGEROUS DISTRACTION FROM DRIVING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS INSTANCES ON INTERNET CHATS AND FORUMS OF SUDDEN MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDOW MECHANISM IN THE 2004 FORD F150. *TR
Visibility, May 14, 2010
I OWN A 2004 F150 FORD PICKUP, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATOR 2 TIMES IN 1 YEAR. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, WHEN THE REGULATOR BREAKS THE WINDOW JUST COMES CRASHING DOWN. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT RECALLED OR DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND COME TO FIND OUT THERE HAVE BEEN HUNDREDS OF CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THE PLASTIC CLIP IN THE REGULATOR IS WHAT BREAKS, UNFORTUNATELY THE CLIP CANNOT BE REPLACED SO EACH TIME A COMPLETE REGULATOR MUST BE PURCHASED THE COST HAS BEEN $400.00 EACH TIME. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! ANY HELP ON YOUR PART WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED. *TR
Visibility, May 14, 2010
THE 3RD WINDOW REGULATOR IN MY FORD 150 HAS FAILED. ALL HAVE DROPPED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD. TWO ON A FREEWAY. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AND DON'T NEED THEM THAT CLOSE TO AN OPEN WINDOW. I HAVE HAD TWO REGULATORS REPLACED IN THE PAST 1.5 YEARS AND NOW NEED TO HAVE ANOTHER ONE REPLACED! *TR
Visibility, May 13, 2010
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW CAB LARIAT. SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 OF THE WINDOW REGULATORS. ON TWO OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A LOUD POP. AS I TURNED TO SEE WHAT THE NOISE WAS, I OBSERVED MY WINDOWS FALLING INTO THE DOOR FRAMES. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD, I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD THROWN SOMETHING AT MY VEHICLE AND HIT IT. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION, DUE TO THE FACT THAT I WAS DRIVING AND THE LOUD NOISE WAS EXTREMELY STARTLING. THE OTHER TWO WINDOW REGULATORS, WHICH BROKE ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS AS WELL, HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I CAME OUTSIDE THE FIRST TIME AND THOUGHT THAT I HAD ACCIDENTALLY LEFT ONE OF MY WINDOWS DOWN....ONLY TO REALIZE THAT I HAD YET ANOTHER BROKEN WINDOW REGULATOR. THE LAST ONE THAT BROKE, WAS EASILY RECOGNIZED AS A BROKEN REGULATOR, DUE TO MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRIOR 3. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE ALL 4 OF MY REGULATORS REPAIRED AT EXTREMELY HIGH COSTS. THESE REGULATORS THAT JUST BREAK FOR NO APPARENT REASON ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, NOT ONLY TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, BUT OTHER VEHICLE OPERATORS AS WELL. IF I DID NOT HAVE THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT I HAVE REGARDING VEHICLES, I COULD HAVE EASILY INADVERTENTLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, May 13, 2010
TWO WINDOWS FELL DOWN INTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING, WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 FORD F150 DEFECTIVE ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH VEHICLE.FRONT PASSENGERSIDE WINDOW AND THEN THREE DAYS LATER DRIVERSIDE REAR WINDOWFALLS DOWN CALLED FORD AND THEY HAVE NOT RECOGNIZED DEFECT WITH THE PART CAUSING PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE CHANGED PART NUMBER THREE TIMES. *TR
Visibility, May 11, 2010
I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-85 SOUTH HEADING TOWARDS LAGRANGE, GA AT APPROX. 65 MPH AND MY REAR WINDOW JUST FELL ALL THE WAY DOWN. IT SCARED THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE REAR DOOR HAD OPENED UP. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE REGULATOR WENT OUT. I EXPLAINED THAT THE REAR WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER USED AND MY MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF ISSUES WITH FORD AND THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WAS $ 294 DOLLARS, BUT THE BIGGER CONCERN IS THAT MY RECENT INQUIRY OF THE INTERNET LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS AND NHTSA HAS MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO FORD TO RECALL THESE DEFECTIVE REGULATORS, HOWEVER, TO DATE, THEY HAVE IGNORED SAID RECOMMENDATION. I BELIEVE THIS NOT ONLY TO BE A DEFECT, BUT ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE CONSIDER REVIEWING YOUR RECOMMENDATION TO FORD AND MAKE IT A MANDATORY RECALL. THANK YOU! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 11, 2010
ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AT 62,000 MILES LEADING TO TOTAL CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND I HAD LIMITED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, May 11, 2010
ON 9 MAY 2010 TRAVELING ON I-64 AROUND NORFOLK AT BETWEEN 65 MPH AND 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED DRAG ON THE VEHICLE AND FORCING NEAR LOSS OF CONTROL. APPARENTLY THE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED IN AN UNEXPECTED AND DANGEROUS MANNER. *TR
Visibility, May 9, 2010
POWER WINDOW ASSEMBLY CABLE CAME LOOSE AFTER PLASTIC PULLEY BROKE, WINDOW FELL DOWN ON BOTH THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Visibility, May 9, 2010
I HAVE A FORD F150 2004 WITH ONLY 45000 MILES AND THE WINDOWS IN THE REAR DROPPED WILL DRIVING AND MY 8 YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL BECOME AN EXTREME HAZARD AND SOMEONE WILL END UP HURT. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM... ITS WILL...IF IT HASN'T ALREADY COST SOMEONE TO CRASH AND POSSIBLY LOSE A LIFE. *TR
Visibility, May 6, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT THEY DID OFFER TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,800.