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, Jul 15, 2009
PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW POPPED AND FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND DOES NOT WORK FROM THE SWITCH. THIS IS NUMBER 3 ON THIS TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jul 15, 2009
I DRIVE A 2004 FORD F150 AND I AM NOW ON MY 3RD WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND WE ARE SICK OF PAYING GOOD MONEY FOR A HORRIBLY MADE VEHICLE. IT IS A RISK TO CARRY ANYTHING IN MY TRUCK BECAUSE IT COULD BE STOLEN DUE TO MY WINDOWS FALLING DOWN SPORADICALLY. I THINK A RECALL IS DEFINATELY IN ORDER. *TR
Visibility, Jul 13, 2009
ALL FOUR OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 FORD F-150 HAVE GONE OUT I HAVE READ TONS OF OTHER STORYS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM PLEASE HELP ME. I KNOW FORD WONT DO ANYTHING CAN YOU PLEASE FIX THIS IM REALLY DESPERATE. PARTS HAD TO BE CHANGE OUT I NEED TO GET MY ONE WINDOW STILL FIXED BUT I REALLY DONT HAVE THE MONEY. ITS REALLY STUPID I DONT EVEN USE MY WINDOWS USUALLY IT EITHER TO HOT OR TO COLD OR RAINY OR SNOWY SO NO CHANCE TO EVEN USE THEM.. *TR
Visibility, Jul 13, 2009
THE WINDOWS ON MY FORD F-150 TRUCK HAVE A FAULTY PART. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 3 WINDOW REGULATORS WITHIN 6 MONTHS. THE LAST TWO BEING LESS THAN A MONTH APART. THE ONLY ANSWER I GET FROM THE DEALER IS THAT WHEN ONE GOES THE REST GO. THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE! THIS HAS COST ME OVER $400 EACH TIME. THERE'S A NOISE LIKE A POP AND THEN THE WINDOW ROLLS DOWN BY ITSELF. I CAN'T SECURE MY CAR. I HAVE TO TAKE ALL OF MY PERSONAL INFORMATION OUT OF THE TRUCK EACH NIGHT, I.E. INSURANCE CARD, INVOICES FROM REPAIRS, ETC. *TR
Visibility, Jul 11, 2009
THIS IS THE THIRD WINDOW IN MY FORD F150 THAT HAS FALLEN INTO THE DOOR, THE LAST TWO WERE FIXED BY THE REGULATORS BEING REPLACED. I AM GETTING FED UP WITH THIS, I LOOKED ONLINE, AND SO FAR HAVE SEEN WELL OVER 450 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR WINDOW WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE WINDOW WAS ROLLED UP, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH SOME WIRING THAT WAS DAMAGED FROM THE WINDOW FALLING. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN, AND WHEN I WENT TO ROLL IT UP, IT MADE IT ABOUT HALF WAY UP, THEN AGAIN THE LOUD POP, AND THEN THE WINDOW SLOWLY SLID BACK INTO THE DOOR, AGAIN THE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. AND JUST RECENTLY, BARELY A YEAR LATER, THAT SAME RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW HAS BROKEN AGAIN. THIS TIME I NOTICED IT WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE TO GET INTO MY TRUCK, THE WINDOW WAS DOWN, AND IT WOULDN'T ROLL UP, THE MOTOR JUST SPINS FREELY. NOW I WILL PROBABLY BE FORCED TO SPEND ANOTHER $300 OR SO TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE FROM THE FREQUENCY AND NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED THAT THIS SHOULD BE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Jul 10, 2009
MAY 20009 FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW HAD LOUD "POP" NOISE WINDOW SLAMMED DOWN INTO DOOR AND BECAME INOPERABLE. 2 WEEKS LATER THE REAR RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW HAD A "POP" NOISE BUT THIS TIME ONLY SLID DOWN INTO DOOR. WINDOW IS INOPERABLE. JUNE 2009, TRUCK WAS BROKEN INTO FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOCK, & SOMEHOW THE REAR LEFT WINDOW POPPED & SLID DOWN ON THE WAY HOME AFTER FILING THE POLICE REPORT. UNSURE IF THE LAST WINDOW ISSUE IS RELATED BUT WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WAS REPAIRED 2 YEARS AGO UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALERSHIP WORKER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A DEFECT FORD HAS. *TR
Visibility, Jul 9, 2009
WINDOW ON THE FORD F150 2004 MODEL. WINDOW FELL DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL UP, GRINDING NOISE. NEEDS A NEW REGULATOR BUT YOU MUST BUY THE MOTOR ALSO. CANNOT FIND A USED ONE BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS TRUCKS AND YOU HAVE TO BUY BRAND NEW. COST $400 TO HAVE FIXED! *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2009
IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS THREE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY 2004 FORD F-150 FOUR DOOR PICKUP HAVE FAILED. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE THERE NEEDS TO BE A CONSUMER RECALL. FORD IS COVERING UP THE PROBLEMS I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND OVER 1000 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES. *TR
Visibility, Jul 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY SLIPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ENTIRELY. THE REPAIR WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED AT THAT TIME. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. HE BELIEVES THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, IN WHICH THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,900.
Tires, Jul 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE HAS BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL TA TIRES, SIZE 275/65/R18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE DRASTICALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BELT INSIDE THE TIRE HAD ROTTED AND BEGAN SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRES HAD NOT YET BEEN REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 40,000.
Visibility, Jul 4, 2009
2004 FORD F150 PASSENGER WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING. THE WINDOW WILL NO LONGER OPERATE. I HAVE NOT HAD THE PART REPLACED YET, FORD SAYS IT WILL NOT BE COVERED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 2, 2009
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP, RIGHT REAR WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP. THE FIX IS A NEW REGULATOR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 1, 2009, fire
2004 F150 4.6LTR ENGINE. SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT #3 CYLINDER 64865 MILES. ORIGINAL FACTORY PARTS. SPOKE DIRECTLY TO FORD MOTORS THEY ACT AS IF THIS IS MY FAULT. THE PARTS HAVE NEVER BEEN CHANGED. FORD TOLD ME IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRENTY BECAUSE THIS IS A MAINTANENCE PART. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN A BIG PROBLEM FOR FORD. BUT THEY WONT HONOR TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS A MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO BAD DESIGN. IT COST 600.00 TO FIX AND I BELEIVE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD DUE TO THE NUMBER OF INSTENCES. THERE WERE TWO TRUCKS FIXED THE SAME DAY FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND AGAIN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THIS HAS BEEN A BIG ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRIE ABOUT A SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE BECAUSE FUEL KEEPS FLOWING INTO THE CYLINDER AND WHEN IGNIGHTS FLAMES FLY OUT THROUGH THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. QUIT ACTING LIKE TH IS IS NOT A PROBLEM AND RECALL THESE POOR DESINGED PARTS BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET HURT. *TR
Power train, Jun 30, 2009
ON JUNE 29, 2009 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A BUSY CITY STREET THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING APPEARED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR ANY INDICATION OF THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT HAD OCCURRED. THE ENGINE REVVED WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE TRYING TO AVOID TRAFFIC AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED I ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR TRAFFIC LANES AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR AS I SLOWED TO SEE IF THIS HAD ANY EFFECT ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESPONDED AND I PULLED OUT OF TRAFFIC LANES. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS IN STANDARD OPERATING RANGE. I THEN DISENGAGED THE OVERDRIVE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE FOUND THE OVERDRIVE CLUTCH PACK FAILED. THIS VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED, DOES NOT TOW ANYTHING AND IS DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK, 30 MILES EACH WAY. THE REPAIR IS $2500.00 FOR A 5 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH 69,700 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS STANDARD EQUIPMENT FROM FORD WAS NOT DESIGNED TO PERFORM AT AN ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE LEVEL AS EXPECTED FROM A CONSUMER. THE CONSUMERS WHO PURCHASE NEW FORD VEHICLES SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXPECT THE PRODUCT TO LAST LONGER THAN THE PAYMENTS ONE MAKES ON THE NEW VEHICLE! *TR
Visibility, Jun 30, 2009
12/2008 - PASSENGER'S REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ALLOWING WINDOW TO FALL DOWN. 6/24/2009 - DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ALLOWING WINDOW TO FALL DOWN. 6/26/2009 - DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND WINDOW FELL RAPIDLY INTO DOOR. NOISE CAUSED SCARE THAT MADE DRIVER SWERVE ALMOST COLLIDING WITH VEHICLE IN ADJOINING LANE. 12/2008 REPLACED UNIT. 6/2009 - NO REPAIRS MADE YET. *TR
Visibility, Jun 29, 2009
2004 FORD F150. I HAVE HAD 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW MOTOR/ REGULATORS STOP WORKING WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS APPROX 50K MILES. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS APPROX $250 EACH TIME AND IS A DEALER ONLY PART. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 29, 2009
THERE IS ALREADY A TSB FOR THE PROBLEM BUT FORD SHOULD REALLY RECALL THE CAM PHASERS ON THE 2004 AND NEWER F150'S. MOST PEOPLE IN THIS ECONOMY CANNOT AFFORD TO THROW 2 GRAND INTO THERE CAR TO HAVE A FACTORY DEFECT FIXED AND FORD WON'T STEP UP TO THE PLATE. I HAVE OWNED NUMEROUS FORD'S IN THE PAST AND WILL NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN BECAUSE OF THEIR LACK OF BEING A GOOD COMPANY. I'M SURE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS ON THERE NUMBER ONE ENGINE THEY DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO COVER IT AND DON'T CARE THAT THEY'LL LOOSE HALF THOSE CUSTOMERS. *TR
Seat belts, Jun 29, 2009
THIS IS REGARDING OUR REAR SEATBELTS FAILING ON OUR 2004 FORD F-150 1. MY WIFE PUTTING OUR CAR SEATS BACK IN THE TRUCK 2. TWO SEATBELTS FELL APART, IT APPEARS AS THOUGH A NUT HOLDING THEM CAME LOOSE 3. FORD WILL NOT FIX THIS UNDER ANY WARRANTY SINCE I'M OUTSIDE MY WARRANTY TIME. IN MY MIND THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OR A LIFETIME WARRANTY. BOTH OF THESE SEATBELTS WERE CONNECTED TO 2 OF OUR BABY SEATS; AT ANY TIME WE COULD HAVE SIMPLY HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY BOTH WOULD HAVE COME LOOSE. I'M SURPRISED THEY WANT TO WAIT UNTIL AN ACCIDENT OCCURS TO MAKE IT A RECALL. *TR
Parking brake, Jun 27, 2009
THIS COMPLAINT REGARDS THE SEPARATION OF BRAKE LINING FROM THE BRAKE SHOE ON THE PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM OF A 2004 FORD F-150 TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jun 27, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. WINDOW CRASHED TO THE THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THIS IS A REPEAT FAILURE. INFERIOR MATERIALS FAIL IN THE SUMMER HEAT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 25, 2009, crash
I WAS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, 3 HOUSES AWAY, WHEN AN ONCOMING CAR CAME. I SWERVED MY PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR THEN STRUCK A MAILBOX. THE PASSENGER WINDOW WAS DOWN. IN THE PROCESS, ON IMPACT, THE GLASS FROM THE MIRROR EXPLODED. WHEN THE MIRROR EXPLODED, ONLY THEN, THE SHATTERED GLASS FLEW INTO THE WINDOW CUTTING A VANE IN MY RIGHT ARM. I BLEED PROFUSELY FOR 20 MIN. I MANAGED TO SLOW DOWN THE BLEEDING BUT EVENTUALLY WENT TO MEDICAL CENTER THEN TO THE HOSPITAL. GLASS FLEW INTO AND FRAGMENTS OF GLASS PENETRATED THE SEATS IN THE VEHICLE AND CLOTHING ON THE BODY. *TR
Visibility, Jun 25, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 FX4. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK LAST SEPTEMBER AND IT HAS 42000 MILES ON IT. FOR THE PAST WEEK MY WINDOW HAS BEEN MAKING A GRINDING SOUND LIKE MAYBE SAND IN THE PARTS WHEN I ROLL IT DOWN. TODAY THE WINDOW POPPED AND FELL DOWN. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ME OR ANY PASSENGERS. I TOOK THE DOOR PANEL OFF AND THE PIECES THAT LOOK BROKEN ARE PLASTIC. I REFUSE TO PAY $400.00 TO GET IT FIXED. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Jun 25, 2009
MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. AFTER INVESTIGATING THE POWER WINDOW UNIT HAD BROKEN. 7 DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON AND IS A DEFECT BUT FORD REFUSES TO RECALL THEM. THE DEALER SAID IT WILL MOST LIKELY HAPPEN TO YOUR OTHER 2 WINDOWS AS WELL! $400 EACH TO REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2009
WINDOWS JUST FALLING DOWN ON A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2009
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 DOOR REGULATORS ON MY 2004 FORD F150. *TR