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, Nov 15, 2009
DRIVING 35 MPH ON SMOOTH ROAD, PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO LOWER SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW DROPPED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (INSIDE) AND WOULD NOT OPERATE UP. *TR
Visibility, Nov 13, 2009
WIDOW REGULATOR BREAKS AND WINDOW FALLS INTO DOOR. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OF THE FOUR WINDOWS ON FORD F150 CREWCAB. TWO OF THE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ONE INCIDENT OCCUR WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNATTENDED. CORRECTIVE ACTION, TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, PAY DEDUCTIBLE ON EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND WINDOW GETS FIXED. THE DATE ON THIS FORM IS OF THE LATEST INCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Nov 13, 2009
THE FORD F150 I BOUGHT NEW IN 2004 HAS DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE SO FAR, TWO UNDER WARRANTY AND THE THIRD RECENTLY AT THE COST OF $435. THESE REGULATORS GO OUT AND THE WINDOW DROPS INTO THE DOOR. IT IS ALWAYS SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED AND IS QUITE A DISTRACTION. I AM FORTUNATE THIS HAS NEVER RESULTED IN MY HAVING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Nov 13, 2009
REAR WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE AND WINDOW DROPPED INDOOR. HAVING CHILDREN IT IS NOT SAME TO HAVE A WINDOW DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND NOT TO MENTION IT COULD HAVE BROKE WINDOW AND HIT MY KIDS. *TR
Visibility, Nov 11, 2009
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I TOOK THE FORD F150 TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PAID OVER $400 TO REPLACE THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TR
Visibility, Nov 11, 2009
1. NONE 2. 2004 FORD F150 SUPER CREW POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. 3. REPLACED PART AND YES I SAVED THE OLD PARTS. *TR
Visibility, Nov 10, 2009
I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW ON MY 2004 F150 TRUCK. THE WINDOW FELL COMPLETELY DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP WHEN I PRESSED THE "UP" BUTTON. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TR
Visibility, Nov 9, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB POWER WINDOWS SO FAR THREE OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED IN THE SAME WAY. THE FAILURE IS AS FOLLOWS: WINDOWS GO DOWN BUT WILL NOT GO UP. THE FIRST WAS THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE; PLASTIC "PULLEYS' SHATTERED IN WINDOWS MECHANISM SECOND WAS THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE; PLASTIC "PULLEYS' SHATTERED IN WINDOWS MECHANISM THE THIRD WAS THE REAR PASSENGERS SIDE; PLASTIC "PULLEYS' SHATTERED IN WINDOWS MECHANISM. *TR
Visibility, Nov 9, 2009
SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE ... THE WINDOW JUST COMES CRASHING DOWN WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING IT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ALONG. *TR
Visibility, Nov 6, 2009
MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AS I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT WAITING TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY. FROM THE SOUND OF IT I THOUGHT THE WINDOW HAD BROKEN. IT WAS A GOOD THING I WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DURING THAT TIME. IT PROBABLY WOULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *TR
Power train, Nov 4, 2009
2004 F-150, 4X4, 4.6L ENGINE. TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 33,800 MILES ON IT, BUT THE TIME HAS EXPIRED FOR THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIFTEEN MILES OR SO. IT STARTED ONE TIME ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO AND QUICKLY WENT TO THE FORD SHOP FOR REPAIR. THEY "FIXED IT" THEY SAID, BUT ABOUT FIVE HUNDRED MILES LATER, YOU GUESSED IT, IT STARTED AGAIN. I HAVE READ A TON OF FORUMS SPECIFICALLY ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. PLEASE ASSIST WITH GETTING THIS PROBLEM FIXED AND SOME HELP IS HOLDING THEM RESPONSIBLE. THE SAME DEALERSHIP THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM (LOL) STATED THAT THEY FIXED IT AND THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT AGAIN, DESPITE IT ONLY BEING THREE MONTHS AGO. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Visibility, Nov 3, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. WITH MY CREW CAB THE REAR WINDOWS ARE CAPABLE OF BEING LOWERED TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE DOOR, AT ARM LEVEL. BOTH MY REAR WINDOWS AND NOW MY DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE GONE OUT WITH THE WINDOWS SLAMMING DOWN WITHIN THE DOOR. I HAVE FOUR SMALL CHILDREN, 9, 7, 5, AND 3. AS THE WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN DOWN WITHOUT WARNING A SHADE FELL ONTO MY YOUNGEST, ALL DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE REGULATOR IN THE F-150. THIS IS A MAJOR HAZARD AND I THINK THAT A RECALL IS IN PLACE TO MANDATE THAT FORD RECALL THIS ITEM AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Nov 2, 2009
3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS ON MY 2004 FORD F150 HAVE FALLEN DOWN BECAUSE OF WINDOW MOTOR REGULATOR FAILURE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM! *TR
Visibility, Oct 31, 2009
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR REGULATOR FAILED CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO FALL INTO THE DOOR .THE WINDOW FELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT FELL ALL OF A SUDDEN ON ITS OWN. THIS HAPPENED DURING A HEAVY RAIN. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING AFTER INTERNET RESEARCH THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS MODEL FORD TRUCK AND I THINK IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Visibility, Oct 30, 2009
3 OF THE 4 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 28, 2009
WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A LOUD "POP", "KLUNK". AFTER ROLLING DOWN MY WINDOW, TRIED TO ROLL IT BACK UP, BUT NOW WON'T ROLL UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 3 OF MY WINDOWS. THE PROBLEM WITH 1ST WINDOW OCCURRED 1 YR AGO--OTHER 2 WINDOW BROKE W/IN A FEW WEEKS OF EACH-OTHER. I'VE HAD ONE WINDOW REPAIRED. THE DEALER SAID A SMALL PLASTIC PART BROKE AND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. COST TO REPAIR ONE WINDOW: 360.00!!! THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM---IF YOU CANNOT ROLL YOUR WINDOW UP, IT LEAVES THE DRIVER VULNERABLE. WHY WOULD FORD USE A SMALL PLASTIC PART ON SUCH A BIG COMPONENT OF A TRUCK? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS PART? IF NOT, CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY NOT? I WOULD NOT BE SO UPSET IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN 1 WINDOW, BUT THREE?? NOW I'M WAITING FOR THE 4TH WINDOW TO GO. AND AT 360.00 A POP! SOMETHING JUST ISN'T RIGHT. *TR
Power train, Oct 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH HE NOTICED A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING UNDER THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AUTO HUB LOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44000. UPDATED 11/17/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO PART COVER ON THE PART TO PREVENT MOISTURE. UPDATED 11/1/8/09
Visibility, Oct 26, 2009
UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES. AT THE TIME OF FAILURE THE WINDOW GLASS FREE FALLS INTO WINDOW CHANNEL, CAUSING AN EXPECTED RUSH ON AIR TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. R & R THE WINDOW REGULATOR. PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2009
MY 2004 F150 HAS BEEN STRUCK BY THIS DEFECTIVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A THUMP AND MY REAR WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. FORD HAS SAID IT WILL COST ME $400 DOLLARS AND I HAVE AN EXPIRED WARRANTY. NOW THAT I'M READING MORE INTO THIS ON THE NET. IT SEEMS THAT THE F150 HAS A DEFECTIVE PART THAT IS CAUSING THOUSANDS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE FIXED FOR ANOTHER DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT PART TO BE PUT IN. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2009
FORD F150 20004 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR P/N 4L3Z1823201CA FORD CHARGES ABOUT $500 FOR THIS ITEM. THIS IS SECOND ONE IN 14 MONTHS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2009
LAST NIGHT I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SIX YR OLD DAUGHTER IN MY 2004 FORD F150, WHEN THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO CRASH DOWN NEAR MY DAUGHTER. LUCKILY I WAS NEAR MY EXIT ON THE INTERSTATE AND PULLED OFF BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENED. NEEDLESS TO SAY, MY DAUGHTER WAS SCARED TO DEATH. AFTER GETTING ONLINE, I REALIZED THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PROBLEM. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE ACTUALLY GETS HURT IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. NOW I WILL BE FORCED TO SPEND AROUND $400 TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE DUE TO POOR QUALITY FROM FORD AND NO ATTEMPT TO RECALL THIS ITEM THUS FAR! *TR
Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2009
I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW TRUCK LAST OCTOBER. WHEN I TOOK IT HOME FROM THE DEALER, I ROLLED DOWN THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR WINDOW AND IT JUST DROPPED INSIDE THE DOOR. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A RANDOM INCIDENT OR THAT IT JUST CAME OFF THE TRACK AND NO BIG DEAL. WELL, A COUPLE DAYS AGO (NOW THAT I'VE HAD IT FOR 1 YEAR AND NO WARRANTY) I PICKED UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL AND AS WE WERE DRIVING HOME THE DRIVER-SIDE REAR WINDOW (THE OTHER ONE THIS TIME) FELL DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. I HAD NO WARNING, DIDN'T HIT ANY BUTTON, AND SUDDENLY WONDERED WHERE THE WIND WAS COMING FROM. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY KIDS ROLLED IT DOWN BUT HEY DIDN'T. I TRIED TO ROLL IT UP WITH THE POWER CONTROL BUTTON ON MY ARM-REST AND NOTHING HAPPENED. ALL I HEARD WAS A GRINDING SOUND AND REMEMBERED WHAT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME AROUND AND WENT "AWWW GREAT!" THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW IN A YEAR AND AFTER RESEARCHING HEAVILY ONLINE I DISCOVERED I'M NOT ALONE. I AM DUMBFOUNDED AS TO HOW THIS ISSUE WITH FORD WINDOW REGULATOR/MOTORS AND CABLE/PULLEY ASSEMBLIES HAS NOT FORCED A RECALL!!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS POSTED WITH NHTSA AND ONLINE FORUMS? I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS ISN'T A RECALL ISSUE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T AFFECT EMISSIONS OR SAFETY, BUT IF THAT'S THE CASE, HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY/SECURITY ISSUE??? I'M LUCKY THAT MY WINDOW DIDN'T SHATTER AND HIT ME OR, MORE IMPORTANTLY, MY CHILDREN! NOT ONLY THAT, BUT WHAT IF THIS HAD CAUSED AN ACCIDENT? NOBODY SHOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HEAR A LOUD CLUNK, FREAK OUT, AND SWERVE OFF THE ROAD! NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? SERIOUSLY? AND WHAT ABOUT THIS BEING A SECURITY ISSUE? HOW IN THE HELL DO I KEEP MY WINDOW UP AND LOCK MY TRUCK WHILE I'M SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES OR SOMETHING? NOT ONLY COULD SOMEONE STEAL SOMETHING INSIDE BUT THEY COULD STEAL MY TRUCK! IF THIS ISN'T A SECURITY ISSUE THEN WHY DO I HAVE REMOTE LOCKS/ALARM? SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS! I DON'T HAVE $400 TO THROW AWAY IN THIS ECONOMY! *TR
Electrical system, Oct 25, 2009
NORMAL DRIVING, DRY, CLEAR, DAYTIME. GOING THRU PARKING LOT 5-8MPH, BUMP AND POT HOLES. MY 2004 FORD F150, SUPERCREW CAB, DIED. NO POWER TO RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE SHOP. THEY FOUND A BLOWN MAXI 20 AMP FUSE (#102 IN FUSE BOX) REPLACED IT. TWO DAYS LATER, AGAIN GOING UP A HILL WITH SOME WASH BOARD RIPPLES IN ROAD, TRUCK DIES/FUSE BLOWN. TOW IT HOME, REPLACE SAME FUSE AS BEFORE, ATTEMPT TO START TRUCK, FUSE BLOWN AGAIN & AGAIN. CALL FORD MOTOR DEALER, THEY SUGGEST TO REPLACE "IGNITION SWITCH", I DO SO AND NEW FUSE, ATTEMPT TO START TRUCK, FUSE BLOWN AGAIN, CALL FORD DEALER, THEY SAY TO REPLACE "TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR", I UNPLUG THAT CONNECTOR-DUE TO A NEW PART IS VERY COSTLY AND YOU CAN NOT RETURN ELECTRICAL PARTS. NEW FUSE, ATTEMPT TO START W/O CONNECTION TO TRS. FUSE BLOWN. SO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR, NOT THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A COSTLY ONGOING REPAIR WITH NO SATISFACTION. (NOW LUCKILY WHEN THE "FUSE" BLOWS, I HAVE NOT BEEN IN LOS ANGELES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) HOW EVER I WAS ON A VERY BUSY UP HILL GRADE WHEN THE SECOND TIME IT BLOWN THE FUSE AND MY FAMILY AND I WERE NEARLY HIT SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO TRAFFIC THAT COULDN'T SEE OVER THE HILL TOP, NOR WOULD THE SAME DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC FROM BEHIND SLOW DOWN. WE WERE LUCKY, I RESEARCHED WEB SITES FOR ANSWERS TO A FIX. I FOUND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH F150 TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. FORD MOTOR CO. HAS NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS PROBLEM, WHY NOT? I HAVE SPENT 5 WEEKS RESEARCHING MY WIRES, PARTS AND INFORMATIONAL SITES AND MECHANICS, VERY UNSUCCESSFUL. I HEARD THAT TOYOTA MADE THEIR PCM SO IT WOULD MALFUNCTION AFTER SO MANY MILES, COULD THIS BE WHAT FORD IS DOING TO COLLECT MONEY FOR REPAIRS? I AM A CERTIFIED MECHANIC & SMOG TECH IN CALIFORNIA, I AM LOST AS FAR AS HOW TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM, BEFORE I PAY TO TOW TO A FORD DEALER AND GET REAMED ON EXPENSE FOR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT IS PROBABLY AN EASY FIX. CAN YOU HELP? THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE TIME. *TR
Visibility, Oct 25, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 LARIAT. THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FORTUNATELY THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED IT WAS STILL COVERED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THIS TIME IT'S GOING TO COST ME A BUNDLE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 23, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING HE ATTEMPTED TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW, BUT THE GLASS FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $369.00. THREE THOUSAND MILES LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FAILED IDENTICALLY. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALLS ON THE WINDOWS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.