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, Dec 26, 2009
DRIVER WINDOW SLAMMED DOWN IN DOOR FOR SECOND TIME , CAUSED BY REGULATOR FAILURE. CAN'T AFFORD REPAIRS HAVE TO WEDGE WINDOW UP. *TR
Visibility, Dec 20, 2009
THE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS IN THREE OF THE FOUR WINDOWS HAVE BROKEN. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT. THE COMPONENTS ARE THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. THE BREAK AND THE WINDOW FALLS WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Visibility, Dec 14, 2009
ON DEC 31, 2008, WHILE DRIVING TO DINNER, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND ASSUMED SOMETHING HIT MY VEHICLE. MY WINDOW THEN BEGAN SLOWLY SLIDING DOWN. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REGULATOR WAS BROKEN AND I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MECHANISM (REGULATOR AND MOTOR), I COULD ONLY GET THE PART THROUGH A FORD DEALERSHIP. THE COMPLETE REPAIR (PART AND LABOR) COST ME APPROX. $380.00. ON NOV 16, 2009 (11 MONTHS LATER) THE SAME THING AGAIN HAPPENS TO MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. I WAS NOT DRIVING THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT MY HOME. I RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE STATING THAT I WOULD BE PAYING NEARLY THE SAME COST AS BEFORE. *TR
Parking brake, Dec 14, 2009
PARKING BRAKE IS NOT DISENGAGING PROPERLY CAUSING INTERMITTENT RUBBING/CLICKING SOUNDS COMING FROM REAR WHEELS WHILE DRIVING. ALL PARKING BRAKE CABLES, PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND LINERS WERE REPLACED ON 8/28/09. NOW AGAIN ON 12/12/09, I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND MY TRUCK MUST GO IN SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR AGAIN ON 12/14/09. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 11, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WOULD FRACTURED SOON, IF THEY WERE NOT REPAIRED. SHORTLY AFTER THE ADVISEMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SPARKS PLUGS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE BECAUSE THEY HAVE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 48000.
Visibility, Dec 9, 2009
MY COMPLAINT IS FOR MY 2004 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR. I NOW HAVE 2 WINDOWS THAT ARE BROKE AND FORD WANTS APPROX. $500 EACH TO FIX. THE FIRST SITUATION WAS WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY IN THE TRUCK, WE HEARD A LOUD POP AND THOUGHT WE HIT SOMETHING, THEN THE WINDOW JUST SLID DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. WE WERE OUT OF TOWN AND HAD TO FIND TAPE OR SOMETHING TO HOLD THE WINDOW UP BECAUSE IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. THE 2ND SITUATION I WAS BY MYSELF COMING HOME FROM WORK AND POP AGAIN WHICH MADE ME SO MAD THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TWICE. I HAD TO TAKE THE DOOR PANELS OFF AND THE WINDOWS ARE NOW HELD UP WITH A RIP CORD AND ALL THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED SO WE CANNOT EVEN OPEN ANY OF THEM. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS POOR DESIGN THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT FOR FREE AND RECALL THIS MODEL. *TR
Visibility, Dec 9, 2009, crash
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY WINDOW ON MY FORD F150 LARIAT CAME CRASHING DOWN TWO WEEKS AGO( MY CHILD WAS SITTING NEXT TO THE WINDOW SHE IS 6 MTHS OLD) & IT DISTRACTED ME LONG ENOUGH TO LOOK BACK @ THE ROAD & THERE WAS A CAR STOPPED TO MAKE A SUDDEN TURN & I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN FAST ENOUGH & I HIT THEM IN THE REAR. ALL 4 OF US WENT TO HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. IT WAS MY FAULT THE COP SAID BUT I TOLD HIM ABOUT THE WINDOW & HE DIDN'T GIVE ME A TICKET THANKFULLY. ITS STILL @ THE BODY SHOP BEING FIXED THE PROBLEM WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR & IT IS BEING REPLACED BUT THE BODY SHOP MANAGER SAYS THESE GO OUT WAY TO MUCH THIS IS THE 3RD ONE REPLACED ON THIS TRUCK, SO I LOOKED ONLINE & COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM I THINK YOU SHOULD RESEARCH THIS & PUT A RECALL ON THEM & MAKE FORD FIX THEM FOR FREE THIS IS DEFINITELY CAUSED FROM FORD TRYING TO CUT CORNERS & SAVE $ BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Power train, Visibility, Dec 8, 2009
OWN A 2004 FORD F-150 4 DOOR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE OF THE FOURPOWER WINDOW REGULATORS. ALL THREE WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/ WHILE DRIVING MORE SO ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE RPM'S REACH ABOUT 1200/1500 OR LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT LOOK AT MY TRANNY. TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NOW 1 YEAR LATER MY TRANNY HAS GONE OUT. I HAVE NO WARRANTY AND NOT SURE HOW MUCH IT IS GOING TO COST TO GET REPLACED. I BELIEVE THIS ALL COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE DEALER WOULD HAVE JUST LOOKED AT MY TRANNY WHEN I ASKED WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MILEAGE IS APPROX. 98,684. LESS THAN 99,000. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 3, 2009
SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE STRIPPING THE THREADS IN THE HEAD, AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DIE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP GAVE A BULLETIN REPORTING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, AND REPORTS THAT IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. FORD REFUSING TO HELP. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR WILL COST $2,100. I WAS PICKING UP MY 3 YR. OLD DAUGHTER, AND IF THIS PROBLEM WOULD HAVE HAPPENED 10 MINUTES LATER I WOULD HAVE BEEN CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE TRUCK. ONCE I GET ME TRUCK FIXED WHO IS TO SAY THAT ONE OF THE OTHER CYLINDERS WON'T DO THE SAME THING! I FEEL THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO HAVE MY DAUGHTER IN IT. WHAT IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WHEN PULLING ONTO THE INTERSTATE. THE BULLETIN SAYS THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE 1997, WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE. HOW DO I EVEN KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT IS STILL ONGOING? *TR
Visibility, Dec 1, 2009
WINDOW REGULATORS FAILING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. SAFETY CONCERN FOR PASSENGERS AND DRIVER. 3RD FAILURE ON SAME VEHICLE, DIFFERENT WINDOW EACH TIME. *TR
Power train, Nov 30, 2009
I OWN A 2004 FORD F150 4X4. I HAD SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME WAS 2/07 WITH 42,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING WITH THE TRUCK. MY MILE ARE COMMUTING MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED. NOW HERE I AM 2 YEARS AND 60,000 MILES LATER AND I AM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AGAIN. AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. *TR
Visibility, Nov 30, 2009
I OWN A 2004 FORD F150. THE THIRD WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE. THE WINDOW JUST DROPPED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS USUALLY SEATING BY THIS WINDOW IN HER CAR SEAT. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS NOT SITTING BY THE WINDOW THIS TIME. *TR
Visibility, Nov 30, 2009
2004 FORD 150 LARIAT POWER WINDOW FAILURE AT 65MPH. *TR
Equipment, Nov 30, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 TRUCK WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT. MY PASSENGER WINDOW JUST SLID DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING! DID NOT PUSH ANY BUTTONS! OF COURSE I THEN TRIED TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP BUT IT WOULDN'T WORK. NOW MY WINDOW IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHILE I HAVE TO WAIT TO GET IT FIXED! I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND ITS THE REGULATOR THAT NEEDS REPLACED. I'VE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR PASSENGER SIDE REGULATOR BUT I DIDN'T REALIZE THEN THAT IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE PART! I'M STILL TRYING TO GET IT FIXED. *TR
Visibility, Nov 25, 2009
MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED TODAY AND MY WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN INSIDE MY DOOR AND WAS UNABLE TO PUT WINDOW UP. *TR
Visibility, Nov 25, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT ON MY FORD F-150 FOR THE SECOND TIME AND HAS BEEN REPLACED. MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE CAR AT THE TIME MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DROPPED RAPIDLY BUT I DID THINK IT WAS GOING TO SHATTER. *TR
Structure, Nov 24, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. DRIVING SAFETY HAZARD, DISTRACTIONS DURING DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. COULD LEAD TO POSSIBLE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATHS. SECOND TIME IN 10,000 MILES. POOR DESIGN AND FLIMSY PARTS USED BY FORD. EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, Nov 24, 2009
MY WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY F-150 HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 15 MONTHS. *TR
Visibility, Nov 23, 2009
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW GLASS FELL INSIDE THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING OR PROVOCATION. REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED 10/27/08 FOR PASSENGER SIDE FOR $304.83 AND 10/21/09 FOR DRIVERS SIDE FOR $294.48 BY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED DURING AN LSU FOOTBALL GAME, WE THOUGHT WE HAD BEEN ROBBED WITH THE WINDOW BROKEN, WE WERE LUCKY NOTHING WAS STOLEN! SECOND TIME WAS WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IN TOWN IN SPEEDS OF 0-45 MPH, LUCKILY HE DIDN'T CRASH DUE TO THE SURPRISE OF THE NOISE AND QUICK INFLUX OF AIR. I REPORTED THE FIRST PART FAILURE TO FORD, THEIR ONLY RESPONSE WAS A REQUEST TO FILL OUT A CONCERN HANDLING SURVEY SO I HAVE TAKEN THIS NEXT STEP AFTER A SECOND PART FAILURE FOR THE EXACT SAME THING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 23, 2009
HAD TUNE UP ON VEHICLE AT 100,140 MILES, PER MANUFACTURE REQUIREMENTS. INCURRED ADDITIONAL COSTS DUE TO TWO SPARK PLUGS EXPLOITING IN BLOCK. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM, SEE TECHNICAL BULLETIN. FORD HAS A SPECIAL WAY OR TOOL FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM . Q: I AM REQUESTING RESEARCH BE DONE TO SEE IF RECALL SHOULD BE IN PLACE FOR THIS ISSUE IN THE FORD F150. Q: HOW MANY FORD OWNERS HAVE HAD SAME REPAIR? Q: WHAT ARE REQUIREMENTS BY THIS AGENCY FOR ISSUING RECALLS? *TR
Visibility, Nov 23, 2009
MY WINDOW ROLLED UP THEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE HOUSING. THE BUTTON WILL NOT ROLL UP THE WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, Nov 21, 2009
THIS IS A FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FALLING DOWN INTO THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING. THIS SEAMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE FORD F-150 PICKUP. WHILE IT HAS NOT LEAD TO A CRASH TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THE POTENTIAL IS THERE. IMAGINE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN CROWED TRAFFIC AND YOUR WINDOW DROPS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. YOUR ATTENTION WILL DEFINITELY BE DISTRACTED FROM YOUR DRIVING AND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS COULD BE EVEN MORE DANGEROUS. EVERYTHING I HAVE READ POINTS TO THE SAME PRODUCT FAILURE. A RECALL SHOULD BE MANDATORY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Visibility, Nov 17, 2009
I'M AN OWNER OF A 2004 FORD F150. I HAD A SITUATION WHERE MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SLID DOWN ALL OF SUDDEN. FOUND THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WENT BAD. I SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME YEAR TRUCK AND FAULTY WINDOW REGULATORS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150 PURCHASED NEW IN 2004. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE SAME FAILURES; HOWEVER, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V200000). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 101,000.
Visibility, Nov 16, 2009
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (SPEED LIMIT), I HEARD A LOUD POP (SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT) THAT MADE ME SWERVE AND ALMOST LEAVE THE HIGHWAY. AFTER STABILIZING MY TRUCK, I REALIZED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE LOUD POP WAS A BROKEN WINDOW REGULATOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR