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, Jun 23, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW. ON 6/11/09 I ROLLED ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO AIR OUT THE VEHICLE AND THEN ROLLED THEM BACK UP AND HEARD A LOUD POP COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW. THEN THE GLASS JUST FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. ON 6/22/09, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE LEFT REAR WINDOW. AFTER SEARCHING ON-LINE I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER OWNERS OF FORD F-150S. I THEN CALLED FORD AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I HOPE YOU GUYS CAN MAKE THEM BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OBVIOUS DEFECTS. *TR
Suspension, Jun 22, 2009
2004 FORD F-150... TRUCK STARTS TO SHAKE HORRIBLY WHEN ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM IS RANDOM (ONCE EVERY 2-3 DAYS?), BUT ONLY STOP S AFTER THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. MOST OF THE TIME THE PROBLEM ARISE WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE. IT FEELS LIKE DRIVING OVER A WASHBOARD, WHICH IS VERY UNNERVING WHEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. I HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD TO PULL OF THE INTERSTATE, STOP COMPLETELY (MAYBE TWICE), BEFORE THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED. THE ISSUE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. OTHER PEOPLE SAY IT HAS TO DO WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, BUT NOT SURE YET, SINCE IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. NO INJURIES YET, BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS VERY UNSAFE AND WIDESPREAD. PROBLEM STARTED IN OCTOBER 2007, AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE.*TR
Visibility, Jun 21, 2009
2004 FORD F150 LARIAT CREW CAB (FOUR-DOUR) PICK-UP. HEARD A LOUD "POP" INSIDE THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR THEN THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW JUST FELL FROM THE UP POSITION BACK INSIDE THE DOOR LEAVING ME WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO CLOSE IT. THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT WINDOW A ABOUT A YEAR PRIOR. I CURRENTLY HAVE 40000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND THE PREVIOUS EVENT HAPPENED AROUND 32000 MILES. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND SCARED THE CRICKETS OUT OF ME!!! *TR
Visibility, Jun 21, 2009
DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED ON MY 2004 FORD F150, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RAISE WINDOW. INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE IN RURAL AREA OF MISSOURI OVER 60 MILES FROM HOME, LUCKILY MY WIFE AND I WEREN'T DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 44 IN THE RAIN. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, SOMEONE COULD EASILY HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE GLASS FALLS INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL, BECAUSE OF SOME TYPE OF WINDOW FAILURE. IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR MANY OWNERS OF FORD F-150'S TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Structure, Jun 19, 2009
THE PAINT ON MY 2004 FORD F150 IS BUBBLING AND RUSTING ON THE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX IT DESPITE THE FACT THAT ITS A KNOWN ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 19, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MADE "POP" SOUND AND WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO DOOR FRAME - WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN DRIVING. *TR
Tires, Jun 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE HAS BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL T/A TIRES, SIZE P245/65R17. WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE ROTTING AN INCH DOWN FROM THE TREAD. HE EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE TIRES TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE TIRES WERE ROTTING. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TO NUMEROUS BF GOODRICH TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 07/16/09.*JB UPDATED 08/04/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT EXTENDS AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF ALL 4 TIRES. UPDATED 08/05/09.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 16, 2009
OWN 2004 F150 WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP IN TRAFFIC HERD LOAD POP AND POWER LOSS.BLEW OUT NUMBER #3 SPARK PLUG. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR THEY TOLD ME THEY SEE THIS ALOT INSTALLED INSERT FOR REPAIR 534.00 TOLD ME NOT TO USE TRUCK FOR TOWING ANYTHING ANYMORE. CALLED FORD ABOUT PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A SERVICE PROBLEM. FOUND OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS ON LINE FOR SAME THING SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THIS IS NOT RESOLVED A LOSS OF POWER LIKE THIS OR FIRE FROM FUEL BLOWING OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND NHTSA CALLING THIS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM. SOMEONE NEEDS TO WAKE UP! *TR
Visibility, Jun 15, 2009
PASSENGER WINDOW WAS GRINDING WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN. FINALLY, IT CAME CRASHING DOWN WHILE DRIVING THIS MORNING. STARTLED ME TO A POINT I COULD HAVE BEEN DISTRACTED ENOUGH TO LOSE CONTROL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 15, 2009
ON A SUNDAY, I WAS ON A SIDE STREET WHEN THE ENGINE WENT DEAD. I NOTICED THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON. I CALLED THE WRECKER SERVICE AS IT WAS STILL IN WARRANTY. THE WRECKER DRIVER ARRIVED AND ASKED IF I HAD TRIED TO RESTART IT, WHICH I DIDN'T. I STARTED IT AND DROVE HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON 06/04/08. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ERROR NOR FIND ANYTHING IN THE COMPUTER MODULE. ON 03/29/09, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. IF I HAD BEEN ON A HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY, I MIGHT HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES, THEN THE TRUCK STARTED UP AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER ON 04/01/09. THEY KEPT IT OVERNIGHT DOING VARIOUS TESTS. THE COMPUTER SHOWED NOTHING. THEY FINALLY SUGGESTED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPROGRAM THE PCM. I AGREED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COST ME $484 TO REPAIR. I WAS LEERY OF DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND FREEWAY AS IF IT HAPPENS THERE, I'M SURE IF I CAN'T PULL OVER I WILL SURELY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. SUBSEQUENT CHECKS ON THE INTERNET FOUND THE IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. THE ENGINE IS SUPPOSED TO GO INTO "LIMP MODE" TO ALLOW ONE TO SLOWLY, BUT SAFELY DRIVE TO A SAFE SPOT. MY TRUCK, AND MANY OTHERS, DO NOT GO INTO "LIMP MODE"; THEY JUST GO DEAD. I STRONGLY SUGGEST THIS BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURS DUE TO THIS DEFAULT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 15, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 WITH 39000 MILES ON IT , ONE DAY LAST WEEK I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR . THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW THAT FAILED SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW , I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER FRIENDS THAT THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THERE 04 AND 06 MODEL TRUCKS . THIS COULD BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IF IT WAS RAINING OR SNOW . I HAVE READ ON WEB SITES THAT THIS HAPPENS TO ALL FORD F150 TRUCKS AND FORD REFUSES TO START A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM , PLUS THEY CHARGE OVER $300 TO REPAIR THE REGULATOR. *TR
Visibility, Jun 14, 2009
I OWN A 2004 FORE F-150 CREWCAB. IN JUNE 2007 THE DRIVER WINDOW FAILED DURING OPERATION. IT WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR $262.20. IN MARCH 2008 THE PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED DURING SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THE SAME MECHANIC REPAIRED THE WINDOW FOR $266.91. IN JUNE 2009 THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED DURING OPERATION. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE IDENTIFIED THE FAILED PART WITHIN THE REGULATOR AND ARE SEEKING TO REPAIR IT OURSELVES. WE ARE EAGERLY AWAITING THE REAR DRIVER WINDOW TO FAIL AND HOPE WE ARE NOT DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN IN IT HAPPENS. *TR
Visibility, Jun 14, 2009
2004 F150 FX4 5.4L ENGINE. BOTH OF MY WINDOW REGULATORS WENT OUT WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE TRUCK HAD AROUND 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE WINDOWS JUST "FELL" AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Jun 11, 2009
I WAS RAISING THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW ON MY 2004 FORD F150 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. AT FIRST THE WINDOW STAYED IN PLACE ABOUT 3/4 CLOSED THEN IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND HE WAS HAPPY TO REPLACE IT FOR $388.32 + TAX. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE IT. AFTER I GOT HOME AND DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON BOTH THE 2004 AND 2005 MODELS AND I CAN EXPECT THE REMAINING THREE WINDOWS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY. AS COMMON AS THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE I FEEL FORD SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THE PART. *TR
Visibility, Jun 9, 2009
HAVE HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES ON ONE OF MY FORD TRUCKS AND 2 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES ON MY OTHER FORD TRUCK THAT MY DAUGHTER DRIVES. I AM DOWN TO 50% WORKING WINDOWS AND MY DAUGHTER IS AT 0%! HER LAST ONE OCCURRED 2 DAYS AGO WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AND IT SCARED HER SO BAD, SHE ALMOST DROVE OFF THE ROAD! MINE HAPPENED YESTERDAY! THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED, THE WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP WITH TAPE WHICH WON'T HOLD VERY LONG. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 9, 2009
FIRST NOTICED TICKING NOISE IN MY 2004 5.4L 3V V8 ENGINE. OIL WAS AT CORRECT LEVEL. I WENT DOWN A ROAD I ROUTINELY GO, AND STARTED HEARING A VERY LOUD CLANKING. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HOLE AND NOW TRYING TO FIX. HOPEFULLY WONT HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEAD. APPARENTLY I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS ENGINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM!! THIS IS JUST THE ONE CYLINDER, BUT I HAVE 7 MORE! AM I GOING TO HAVE TO DO THIS WITH ALL OF THEM? I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WILL TRY TO FIX IT. OTHER REPAIR STATIONS SAY THEY WOULDN'T TOUCH IT AND THAT THEY HAD, OR HAVE BEEN THREATENED BY, A LAWSUIT FROM THE VEHICLES OWNER. THIS HAS ALREADY COST ME THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION COIL, A AN EXPENSIVE SPARK PLUG, AND A LOT OF DOWN TIME. *TR
Visibility, Jun 8, 2009
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY 2004 F-150 AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN IN TO THE DOOR. I HAD A FRIEND WITH THE SAME YEAR F-150 THAT HAD THIS HAPPEN SO I CALL HIM. HE SAID IT WOULD COST ME $450 TO REPAIR AT THE FORD PLACE AND THAT IS WAS A FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR. IN ADDITION, HE SAID THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THIS WAS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE AND HE DID NOT KNOW WHY THERE HAD NOT BEEN A RECALL. HE ALSO SAID THAT THIS WOULD VERY LIKELY HAPPEN TO THE OTHER WINDOWS IN THE TRUCK AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT IT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Jun 7, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE, RESULTING IN THE LEFT REAR WINDOW FREE FALLING INTO DOOR CHANNEL. THE SOUND OF THE WINDOW FALLING AND THE SUDDEN RUSH AIR DISTRACTED ME AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS WAS THE 3RD WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE IN 2 YEARS. COST OF THE REPAIR WAS APPROX. $400. *TR
Visibility, Jun 4, 2009
REAR WINDOW REGULATOR ON 2004 FORD F150 HAS FAILED TWICE IN LAST MONTH GIVING A LOUD POP AND THE WINDOW FALLING INTO THE DOOR. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND NEARLY HAD ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURE RAN TRUCK OVER CURB LOOKING FOR SOURCE OF NOISE FIRST TIME IF SHE HAD BEEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I CAN GUESS WHERE THIS WOULD HAVE GONE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 3, 2009
THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE EVENT OF FAILURE....THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW REGULATOR TO JUST COMPLETELY BREAK WITH NO WARNING LEAVING MY WINDOW DROPPING FROM THE COMPLETE UP POSITION. WE WERE JUST ARRIVING BACK TO MY VEHICLE FROM THE HOUSE AND THE WINDOW JUST DROPPED .... THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EVEN RUNNING AT THE TIME. *TR
Visibility, Jun 3, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 F150 TRUCK THAT MY DECEASED HUSBAND OWNED. HE PASSED IN 2006, THEREFORE THE TRUCK SITS IN MY GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. IT ONLY HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT. I DRIVE A 2004 MUSTANG. I WAS ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN OVER THE WEEKEND, AND IT STARTED GRAVELING AND SUDDENTLY JUST FELL IN THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND IT COST $390.79 FOR THEM TO REPAIR THE REGULATOR AND GIVE IT AN OIL CHANGE. I KEEP THE OIL CHANGED IN IT EVEN THOUGH I DON'T DRIVE IT MUCH. WHY IS THIS REGULATOR NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND I SEE THAT A LOT OF FOLKS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 3, 2009
FORD 2004 SUPERCREW PICKUP WITH 5.4L ENGINE. FACTORY SPARK PLUGS BREAK OFF WHEN TRYING TO DO NORMAL FACTORY SERVICE AND FORD WANTS CUSTOMER TO PAY LABOR CHARGES FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE BROKEN SPARK PLUGS. I WAS QUOTED $800. SPARK PLUGS SHOULD NOT BREAK OFF FROM THE FACTORY. *TR
Visibility, Jun 3, 2009
FORD 2004 SUPERCREW PICKUP HAS NOW HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES WITHIN MONTHS APART. LAST ONE WAS THE REAR WINDOW WHICH HAS PROBABLY NOT BEEN LOWERED MORE THAN 5 TIMES IF THAT MANY IN THE LIFE OF THE TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Jun 3, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150. JUST YESTERDAY I GOT INTO MY TRUCK AND WENT TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN AND HEARD A POP AND THE WINDOW FELL COMPLETELY DOWN INTO THE DOOR. I WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE F-150. I WOULD HOPE THAT A RECALL SHOULD TAKE PLACE GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF CLAIMS FROM F-150 OWNERS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 3, 2009, fire
2004 FORD F150 CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. BURNED TO A TOTAL LOSS.