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.
Other or unspecified, May 17, 2018
HERCULES TIRE RECALL 15T011000 INCLUDED ALL TRAC A/T TIRES OF VARIOUS SIZES FOR TREAD SEPARATION BUT NOT MY SIZE. MY SIZE TIRES 275/65R18 HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD HOWEVER ARE SUDDENLY SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION ON ALL FOUR TIRES. HERCULES WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SAID MY TIRES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY.
Structure, May 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON A LIFT, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE MAIN RAILS THAT SUPPORT THE FRAME AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE STRUCTURE TO POTENTIALLY FRACTURE OR DISINTEGRATE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Wheels, Service brakes, May 11, 2018
TRUCK WAS SOLD WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. STEERING KNUCKLE, ABS SENSORS, ETC. HAVING TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER BUYING. REPAIR SHOP SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT MAINTAINED, SOLD IN THIS CONDITION WHEN IT COULD'VE BEEN NOTICED AND FIXED. WHILE DRIVING A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TRUCK LOST STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.. TOWED TO MECHANIC, OILS NOT BE DRIVEN
Air bags, May 10, 2018
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGING THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND FACE, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (FRIENDLY FORD, 660 N DECATUR BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89107, (866) 409-2494). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,299. - (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Other or unspecified, May 6, 2018, crash
TAKATA RECALL, I WAS PARKING MY TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT, I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PUT IT ON R, WHEN I HEARD PARKING SENSORS SOUND I PUSHED THE BRAKE, PUT TRUCK DIDN'T STOP AND THERE WAS NO BRAKE. I PUT IT TO N THEN D TO MOVE IT FORWARD AFTER TOUCH FOR THE CAR BEHIND ME. WHEN I PUT IT TO D , THE PEDAL HANGED AND ENGINE WENT CRAZY TO 4000 RPM AND TRUCK CAME LIKE WILD HORSE WITH NO CONTROL, IT CROSSED THE PARKING LOT AND HIT ANOTHER CAR WAS PARKING IN FRONT OF ME IN THE OTHER PARKING LOT. AFTER HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT, I SUCCEEDED TO PUT IT ON P AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THIS CRAZY SUDDEN INCREASE IN RPM AND PEDAL STICK AND LOOSEN BRAKES ALL IN ONE SECOND WITH OUT ANY WARNING COULD KILL SOMEONE. LOOSING CONTROL IN SUCH TRUCK FOR SECONDS IS SOMETHING SCARY AND UNBELIEVABLE. PLEASE CHECK THIS GAS STICK AND BREAK SUDDEN FAILURE ISSUE , AS IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE TRUCK RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT A SIGN FOR THAT INSTANCE CRAZY FAILURE.
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, May 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED INTO PIECES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 247,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 10, 2018
SPEED CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE HEARD REPORTS OF IT BEING RECALLED. I ALSO HAVE HEARD OF THIS CAUSING FIRES
Power train, Apr 5, 2018
HORRIBLE VIBRATION IN REAR END OF TRUCK WHEN LEAVING FROM A STOP AND TURNING.
Air bags, Apr 5, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Apr 2, 2018
REFER TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN 11V107000. FORD RECALL NUMBER 11S18. VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AT NORFOLK, VA PLANT. MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL OR EXPANDED RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOW EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEM; AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES TWICE X FIVE TIMES, THEN REMAINS ON. POSSIBLE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE CHAFING. WEAR COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND UNEXPECTED AIRBAG INFLATION WHILE DRIVING. THIS FIRST OCCURRED ABOUT TEN DAYS AGO, BUT THEN THE VEHICLE SAT IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR EIGHT DAYS. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 115544. TODAY I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ACTION OR ACTIVE RECALL THAT WOULD COVER THIS INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE FURTHER EXPANDED TO COVER THIS INCIDENT. IT BEGAN WITH VEHICLES MADE AT THE NORFOLK VA PLANT.
Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE IGNITION KEY HAD TO BE USED TO OPEN A LOCK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO ACCESS THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE LOCK WAS ROTTED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (BETTEN BAKER FORD IN LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN) DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK TO THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED AND A SPECIAL TOOL NEEDED TO BE USED TO REMOVE THE CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Suspension, Mar 13, 2018
TOOK TRUCK GET NEW TIRES, MECH SAID, NEEDED NEW COIL SPRINGS, SPRINGS BUSTED. (MECH STATED SEEN MANY FORD F150 SAME PROBLEM, ).
Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2018
THE MANIFOLD SPLIT AND CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE COMPLETING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THE TRUCK DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE STARTING FROM A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE TRUCK IS EXTREMELY LOUD. WANTS TO STALL WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN.
Structure, Feb 12, 2018
MY TRUCKS FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT FROM THE CAB CORNERS TO THE REAR PART OF THE FRAME RAILS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED, YET THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IM NOT SELLING MY TRUCK BECAUSE ITS A RARE VERSION OF THE 04 NEW STYLE F-150. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE CAN DIE FROM AND FORD WONT BACK THEM UP ON THE 04-08 TRUCKS.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 10, 2018
THINK I BOUGHT A LEMON TRUCK FROM FORD AFTER SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY TO TRY AND KEEP TRUCK RUNNING BUT AFTER ALL THE TIME AND EFFORT I PUT INTO THE TRUCK IT WILL ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND ENGIN SOUNDS ROUGH .
Power train, Jan 20, 2018
2004 FORD F-150 STOPS PULLING AFTER 35-40MPH. IT'S LIKE IT GETS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS! THIS CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. AND TO THINK THAT I TRUSTED FORD WITH MY LIFE, MY WIFE'S LIFE, AND 3 SMALL CHILDREN'S LIVES IS SICKENING. THERE IS MORE INSTANCES OF THIS SAME PROBLEM THAN YOU CAN COUNT. I DON'T GET IT! FORD KNOWS IT'S A PROBLEM BUT WON'T FIX IT. NHTSA WON'T DO AN INVESTIGATION. THE U.S. LOVES TO MAKE THE WORKING MAKE CARRY THE LOAD! FIX THE PROBLEM FORD OR I AND OTHERS WILL NEVER BUY YOUR GARBAGE AGAIN!
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jan 4, 2018
EXCESSIVE SHAKING AT 40 MPH+ , TRANS FAULT LIGHT CAME ON & OFF . TROUBLE USING REVERSE WOULD JERK & SLIP. HAVE REPLACED MANY PARTS RECENTLY
Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2017
THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAS SPLIT IN HALF ALWAYS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. IVE HAD IT FOR 6 YEARS AND IT BEEN GOOD. UNTIL RECENTLY THE BED HAS STARTED TO SHAKE VERY VIOLENTLY. MY DAD AND I HAVE FIGURED OUT THAT THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAS SPLIT IN HALF! I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE OF FRAMES FAILING. MOST 11TH GEN OWNERS LIKE ME HAVE OR HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. SOME FRAMES HAVE ROTTED OUT COMPLETELY DUE TO FORD. THIS TRUCK IS VERY UNSAFE! AND IVE ASKED FORD IF THEY COULD DO ANYTHING AND THEY COULDNT DO ANYTHING. THEY WONT BACK UP THEIR PRODUCTS.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Nov 14, 2017
WHEN BRAKING SPRINGS MADE NOISE AND IT TAKES SEVERAL BRAKES TO STOP.
Engine, Nov 13, 2017
MY FORD F 150 HAS THROWN A ROD & THE MOTOR IS KNOCKING BADLY, TO MY UNDERSTANDING ALL 2004 FORD F150 3V HAVE A BAD MOTOR IN ALL TRUCKS, EVERY TRUCK I KNOW HAVE THIS PROBLEM. YOU EXCHANGE THIS MOTOR TO A LATER OR EARLY MOTOR IT WON'T WORK I BEING TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP MECH. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE HELD TO RECALL & REPLACE THESE MOTORS. *JS
Electrical system, Nov 6, 2017
2004 FORD F150. VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH A BOAT IN TOW AND WOULD NOT RE START. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS FAILED FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. I WAS STRANDED IN TRAFFIC, VERY DANGEROUS. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD F150 2004-2008. THE MODULE CORRODES AND CAUSES A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT BLOWS THE FUSE TO THE PCM AND RESULTS IN TOTAL FAILURE OF THE PCM, THUS RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM!!!
Engine, Oct 19, 2017
CAM PHAZER IS OUT LEANING OUT THE TIMING, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO KNOCK AND IDLE AT 500 RPMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY STOP IN TRAFFIC OR AT A STOP LIGHT. I AM TOLD AT MINIMUM A TIMING CHAIN KIT, PHASER, MIGHT FIX THE PROBLEM IF NOT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE AT 5000.00 DOLLARS THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FIX MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 116454.MILES ON IT AND SHOULD NOT NEED THIS KINK OF REPAIRS YET. OR SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD THROUGH A MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT THAT WAS INSTALLED AND THERE FOR MALFUNCTIONED PREMATURELY
Structure, Oct 15, 2017
BROUGHT MY 2004 F150 XLT TO HAVE SOME SERVICE WORK DONE, THE TRUCK NEEDED A MUFFLER AND A NEW FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM, I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT I SHOULD HAVE MY FRAME LOOKED AT BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE FRAME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK HAVE SEVERE RUST AND I BELIEVE THE STRUCTURE IS DOOMED TO FAIL, I HAD PLANNED ON DRIVING THIS TRUCK FOR SEVERAL MORE YEARS AS IT IS MY DAILY DRIVER. I AM NOW LEFT WITH A TRUCK THAT CANNOT BE CERTIFIED FOR RESALE AND HAS LOST ITS VALUE AND FURTHER IT IS NO LONGER SAFE. BY THE WAY THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 190 THOUSAND KMS ON IT.
Air bags, Sep 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER (CREST FORD FLAT ROCK IN FLAT ROCK, MI, 734-782-2400) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 22, 2017
2004 FORD F150 STARTED UP FINE, DROVE IT FOR 10 MINUTES, SLOWED DOWN AND IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. WOULD NOT START BACK UP, CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO GET THE TRUCK HOME. NEXT DAY, STARTED UP AND DID THE SAME THING, STALLED OUT. THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE IS CAUSING THIS, ALONG WITH A LOT OF OTHER FORD F150'S. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I HAD MY CHILD IN THE TRUCK WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE FPDM GETS CORRODED DUE TO THE BAD POSITIONING OF THE PART.