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.
Visibility, Aug 22, 2009
AS MANY OTHERS, I TOO HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 WITH DEFECTIVE POWER WINDOWS. THE REGULATOR IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN TWICE AND THE REGULATOR IN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAS BROKEN ONCE. FORD CHARGES $400 TO REPAIR IT. THE SERVICE MAN TOLD ME THAT THE DEFECTIVE PIECE IS A PLASTIC WHEEL WITH A CABLE. THE PART ALONE COST $190. 2004 WAS THE YEAR THE FORD REDESIGNED THE F-150. THEY OBVIOUSLY ENGINEERED A CHEAPLY MADE ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR AND ARE AWARE OF IT BUT HAVE NOT RECALLED THE PART. FORD SHOULD BE MADE TO UPHOLD ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS. IN FIVE YEARS, I HAVE ONLY LOWERED THE REAR WINDOW MAYBE FIVE TIMES. SO THE PROBLEM IS NOT OVERUSE. IT'S SIMPLY POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 22, 2009
PASSENGER DOOR REGULATOR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. SECOND ONE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCK HAS ONLY 39,000 MILES ON IT. $398.00 TO FIX IT THE FIRST TIME $475.00 TO FIX IT THE SECOND TIME. FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL F-150 DOOR REGULATORS OR HELP WITH THE COST OF REPLACING THEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 21, 2009
I HEARD A LOUD POP WHILE WAITING FOR MY WIFE DURING HER ANNUAL SCHOOL MEET THE PARENTS. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. I TRIED PROCEEDED TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW, BUT JUST HEARD A CHAIN LIKE NOISE WITH NO RESULT. I THOUGHT, SOMETHING BROKE JUST LIKE THAT. WEIRD. AFTER READING A COUPLE OF BLOGS LOOKS LIKE I AM NOT ALONE. THIS IS HOW I CAME TO THIS WEBSITE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 20, 2009
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, WINDOW WENT DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. TRYING TO FIX MYSELF, BUT WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE PARTS FROM FORD. THE TRUCK IS A 2004 F150 XLT SUPER CREW WITH 69K MILES. *TR
Visibility, Aug 20, 2009
MY FAMILY AND I WERE ON VACATION TRAVELING WHEN TWO OF MY WINDOWS FELL AND BROKE INSIDE MY TRUCK. I WENT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT MY WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THE REPAIRS COST 1200 DOLLARS. THREE WEEKS LATER I HAD ANOTHER WINDOW FALL AND SHATTER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS COST ANOTHER 600 DOLLARS. THEN TWO DAYS AGO AUGUST 17, 2009 THE DRIVERS SIDE FELL WHILE DRIVING . I WAS ABLE TWO CATCH WINDOW BEFORE IT FELL INTO DOOR AND SHATTERED. I HAVE CALLED FORD MOTOR CO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE GOTTEN PASSED FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER WITHOUT ANY RESULTS . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NO HELP AT ALL EITHER. I ALMOST CRASHED MY TRUCK DO TO THE WINDOWS SHATTERING AND HOW SCARED MY FAMILY WAS WHEN GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER THEM. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE WINDOW REGULATORS IN THE 2004 FORD F 150 CREW CAB TRUCKS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PART HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. PLEASE HELP ME AND THE THOUSANDS OF TRUCK OWNERS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THIS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 19, 2009
I OWN A 2004 FORD F-150 FX4. I HAVE HAD THE REGULATORS ON BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. BOTH WENT OUT AT SEPARATE TIMES BUT BOTH WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM. THANK GOD WHEN THIS OCCURRED I DIDN'T HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT AS THE WINDOW FELL SO HARD IT COULD HAVE SHATTERED ON THEM. THIS IS MY 4TH FORD VEHICLE AND MY FAMILY HAS BEEN A TRUE FORD FAMILY FOR YEARS MY FATHER WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANOTHER WAY. IT IS JUST TRULY SAD THAT FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR MISTAKE AND FAULTY PRODUCT AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL THESE WINDOW REGULATORS. IF NOT I'M SURE THEY WILL LOSE MANY FORD FAMILIES AND CUSTOMERS OVER THIS. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR
Visibility, Aug 18, 2009
THE WINDOW ON MY 2004 F-150 WILL NOT GO UP I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WANTED TO PUT THE WINDOW UP IT STARTED TO GO UP BUT THEN FELL DOWN ALL OF A SUDDEN RIGHT AFTER I HEARD A POP SOUND AND IT SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME! NOW IT WONT GO UP I HAVE NOT GOT IT FIXED YET BUT I WILL I LOOKED ON LINE AND FOUND OUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO'S GONE THROUGH THIS PROBLEM BUT REGARDLESS THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD DISTRACT SOMEONE FROM THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Aug 18, 2009
WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD, METALLIC-SOUNDING POP FROM ONE OF MY DOORS, FOLLOWED BY THE WINDOW SLIDING DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP PERFORMING THE REPAIR HAS QUOTED THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY AS BEING THE PROBLEM, AND QUOTED $450 TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Equipment, Other or unspecified, Aug 17, 2009
2004 F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT DRIVERS SIDE REAR WINDOW DROPPED DOWN ,CABLE FAILURE . THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING WITH PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE . *TR
Electrical system, Aug 17, 2009
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING DUE TO POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Aug 17, 2009, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATES WHILE HE WAS IN HIS HOME. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FLAMES WHERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCE PREVIOUSLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE IS 54900. UPDATED 09/16/09 *BF UPDATED 09/17/09.*JB
Visibility, Aug 16, 2009
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009, I WAS PUTTING MY SON IN MY TRUCK TO HEAD OFF TO WORK. AS WE PULLED AWAY, HE STARTED SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT THE WINDOW. I LOOKED BACK AND THE WINDOW NEXT TO HIM WAS DOWN ABOUT 3 INCHES. BY THE TIME WE GOT TO HIS DAYCARE, THE WINDOW WAS ALL THE WAY DOWN. I HAD TO GO BACK HOME, PULL THE WINDOW UP AND JAM IT INTO PLACE. I WON'T BE ABLE TO TAKE IT IN UNTIL MONDAY. THIS IS AT LEAST THE 5TH TIME A WINDOW HAS FALLEN ON THIS TRUCK IN THREE YEARS AND I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE REAR POWER SLIDING WINDOW MOTOR REPLACED TWICE. THE PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN UNDER EITHER FACTORY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THIS ONE WILL NOT BE. FORTUNATELY NONE OF THEM HAVE HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LIKE OTHER DRIVERS I HAVE SEEN ON THIS WEBSITE. HOW MANY MORE PEOPLE NEED TO COMPLAIN BEFORE THE AGENCY TAKES ACTION? THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A BIG PROBLEM AS WELL AS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 15, 2009
I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN & IT CRASHED DOWN INTO THE DOOR WITH THE GLASS SHATTERING AS IT DROPPED INTO THE DOOR FRAME. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW LOOKED AT IT SOUNDED STRANGE ON OPERATION. FORD DEALERS DISAGREED. ONE MONTH LATER THE WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE & FORD FIXED THE WINDOW AT THEIR COST. I ALSO HAD THEM CHECK ALL OF THE OTHER WINDOWS BECAUSE THEY TOO DID NOT SOUND CORRECT WHEN OPERATING AND NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG AT THAT TIME. I AM NOW WITHOUT A WINDOW & WILL CONTACT FORD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM & HOPE THEY WILL FIX IT AT THEIR EXPENSE AS I FEEL THIS SHOULD NOT BE MY RESPONSIBILITY FOR A TRUCK THAT IS ONLY 5 YRS OLD. *TR
Power train, Aug 15, 2009
TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP. *TR
Visibility, Aug 15, 2009
WHEN I STARTED MY TRUCK, I ROLLED DOWN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND WHEN I PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW I HEARD A POP AND THEN A SOUND LIKE SOMETHING FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP. NOW THE WINDOW SLIDES DOWN BY ITSELF. *TR
Visibility, Aug 13, 2009
FORD 2004 F-150 HAS HAD TWO POWER WINDOW REGULATORS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. FIRST ONE OCCURRED TWO YEARS AGO, CURRENTLY 5YR OLD VEHICLE. *TR
Equipment, Aug 12, 2009
WE PURCHASED OUR 2004 F150 IN SEPT/OCT OF '04. SHORTLY AFTER OUR MILEAGE WARRANTY EXPIRED (36,000) MILES OUR WINDOW ASSEMBLY REGULATOR BROKE AND WE HAD TO PAY OVER $400 FOR IT TO BE REPAIRED. A SHORT TIME LATER OUR SECOND WINDOW ASSEMBLY REGULATOR BROKE AND THEY ONLY ASKED US TO PAY 20% OF THE REPAIR BILL EQUALING $55. 9 MONTHS LATER OUR THIRD WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY BROKE. WHEN THESE WINDOWS REGULATORS BREAK IT IS DURING RANDOM TIMES AND WHILE DRIVING. NO ONE IS ROLLING THE WINDOWS DOWN THEY JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN FALL DOWN. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH AND I HAD MY 12 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER SITTING NEXT TO THE WINDOW THAT BROKE AND SHE HAD HER HAND ON THE DOOR NEXT TO THE WINDOW. SHE ONLY HAD A SMALL RED MARK ON HER FINGER HOWEVER SHE WAS CRYING HYSTERICALLY BECAUSE IT SCARED HER. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE WINDOW REGULATORS BREAKING ON THESE TRUCKS. WHEN WE CALLED TO GET THE TRUCK REPAIRED THE HAD THE PART IN STOCK AND WITHIN US MAKING A DECISION OF WHEN TO BRING THE TRUCK IN AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER THE PART WAS ALREADY USED. THE REPAIR TECH SAID THAT IT IS THEIR MOST COMMON PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. IF MY DAUGHTERS HAND HAD BEEN ANY CLOSER IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY PINCHED. WHAT IF THE WINDOW WERE TO SHATTER WHILE GOING DOWN ON THE FREEWAY AT THOSE SPEEDS? FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPAIR OUR FOURTH WINDOW AND WE FEAR IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT BREAKS AS WELL. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
1. ROLLED WINDOW UP AFTER GOING THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. DROVE APPROX. 30 FEET AND HEARD A LOUD "POP". STARTING DRIVING AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. 2. WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. 3. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE "WINDOW REGULATOR" AS THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED. THIS WAS AT A COST TO ME OF $318. *TR
Power train, Aug 11, 2009
MY OVERDRIVE GEAR GOT WIPED OUT. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK I GOT UP TO 30 MPH AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP REAL BAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE TRUCK HAS 65,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS NOT BEATEN ON AT ALL. JUST ONE MONTH PAST THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND FORD WON'T HONOR THE WARRANTY OR EXTEND IT. FROM WHAT I AM READING THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO THE 2004S. THE NEXT VEHICLE WON'T BE A FORD.. I SUGGEST THAT NO ONE BUYS A FORD TRUCK AS THEY WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MY FATHERS 2006 HAD THE TRANSMISSION GO OUT AT 55000 MILES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM THAT FORD NEEDS TO OWN UP TO. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE REGULATOR, BUT THERE WAS NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AS WELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE WINDOW FOR HER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN TO SEE WHY THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE REGULATOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER TO CHECK IF IT QUALIFIES FOR AFTER WARRANTY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A QUOTE FOR THE REPAIR COST. SHE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WARNING WHEN THE WINDOWS FELL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 9/17/09 * CN UPDATED 09/21/09*JB
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
THE WINDOW REGULATORS ON A 2004 FORD F150 HAVE ALL FAILED WITHIN A 4 MONTH PERIOD OF 2009. TWO OF THE WINDOWS WERE ALMOST NEVER USED BUT THE FAILED FIRST. COST TO HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THIS PROBLEM IS AROUND $400 EACH. THIS CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WINDOW COULD FAIL AT ANYTIME. *TR
Visibility, Aug 11, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FOR 2004 FORD F150 WITHOUT ANY NOTICE THE WINDOW WILL JUST DROP THE LITTLE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY JUST BREAK WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND HAVE TO PULL YOUR WINDOW OUT OF THE DOOR. THIS IS A JUNKY SETUP FOR A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Aug 10, 2009
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN I DON'T GUESS, UNLESS IT HAPPENS WHEN A CHILD IS BY THE WINDOW. I HAVE A 2004 F150 SUPERCREW THE WINDOW JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL AND WOULD NOT RAISE BACK UP. AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALER WHO KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BY OVER THE PHONE DESCRIPTION SAID IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR. I WENT ONLINE AND NOTICED THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE, I HAVE READ CLOSE TO 200 POST ON THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A SHAME THAT FORD IS ALLOWED TO PUT DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THESE VEHICLES.THESE REGULATORS COST $370.00 TO BE REPLACED AND THAT'S ONE DOOR. ACCORDING TO OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM USUALLY THE OTHER 3 WINDOW REGULATORS WILL BREAK WITHIN A YEAR AFTER THE FIRST. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL AND FIX THERE DEFECTS! *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2009
ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVER'S WINDOW, STARTED ROLLING IT BACK UP HEARD A LOUD POP, WINDOW FELL DOWN & WOULDN'T ROLL BACK UP . MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS HAD ALOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 9, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 F140 SUPERCREW 4X4. LAST WEEK I HEARD A POP COME FROM MY PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AND NOT A MINUTE LATER MY WINDOW FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR. TWO DAYS LATER I HEARD THE SAME POP COME FROM MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. TWO REGULATORS POPPED WITH IN THREE DAYS. I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THEM RIGHT NOW SO I'M RIDING AROUND WITH VISE GRIPS HOLDING MY WINDOWS UP. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THIS IS THE SECOND FORD PICKUP THAT I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH. FORD REALLY NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR