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 1, 2009
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE: THIS IS THE SECOND POWER REGULATOR FAILURE ON MY 2004 F150. FIRST REGULATOR WAS ON FRONT DRIVER WINDOW LAST YEAR. SECOND REGULATOR FAILURE WAS LAST WEEK ON PASSENGER WINDOW. REPAIR COST IS APPROX. $450 PER FAILURE. I HAVE A CREW CAB WITH FOUR WINDOW. MY RESEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A VERY FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH F150 MODELS 2004 THROUGH 2008. THESE FAILURES CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. FIRST TIME WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DURING WINTER. MY 2 YEAR OLD WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND HAD TO ENDURE SOME VERY COLD WIND DURING OUR RIDE HOME (LUCKY FOR US IT WASN'T RAINING). *TR
Visibility, Jun 1, 2009
MY HUSBAND HAS A 2004 F150 AND IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008 HE HEARD A POPPING SOUND IN THE PASSENGER WINDOW - SHORTLY AFTER THAT... THE WINDOW FELL ABRUPTLY DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THIS WAS A COSTLY REPAIR AND I FELT IT WAS A SAFETY CONCERN AT THAT TIME, BUT TOOK IT TO JUST BE A FLUKE OF SOME SORT. WELL A FEW DAYS AGO ON MAY 27TH, 2009 HE HEARD THE SAME POPPING SOUND, THIS TIME COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. TO MY DISBELIEF THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN TO THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW - THE WINDOW FELL ABRUPTLY. THIS TIME I DECIDED TO SEARCH THE WEB FOR A RE-CALL AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ABOUT THE SAME EXACT THING. THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE PARTS SHOULD BE RE-CALLED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Visibility, May 30, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 WITH 3140 MILES. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL WITH NO WARNING, WHICH CAUSE ME TO ALMOST HIT ON COMING TRAFFIC. IT HAPPEN SO FAST THAT I THOUGHT I HAVE BEEN HIT THAT MADE ME LOSE MY BEEN ALERT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I ALMOST HIT A CAR HEAD ON AND FELT SICK. I HAVE SEEN IN THE WEB JUST HOW BIG A PROBLEM FORD HAS WITH WINDOWS FALLING DOWN BUT YET THEY SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THEY ARE VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FORD OWNERS PAY $300 TO $400 EVERY TIME THE WINDOWS FALL AND THEY WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. IT WILL COME THAT SOMEBODY WILL BE HURT OR KILL IN AN ACCIDENT JUST BECAUSE FORD IN NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. I DO HOPE THAT A SERIOUS INJURY IS NOT WHAT IT TAKES FOR FORD TO CORRECT THE WINDOW PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, May 28, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN AND WHEN I GOT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE IT WORKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FELL DOWN AS WELL. THEY SAID IT WAS THE REGULATOR ON THE WINDOW THAT BROKE. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 37,500 MILES ON IT AND THE WINDOWS ARE NOT USED THAT MUCH. I AM AFRAID THAT BEFORE LONG THE OTHER TWO DOORS ARE ALSO GOING TO HAVE THIS ISSUE AND ONCE AGAIN I WILL HAVE TO GO AND HAVE IT FIXED AND FORD WILL NOT OWN UP TO THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN THE DOOR WINDOW ASSEMBLY. *TR
Visibility, May 27, 2009
THREE OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOWS IN MY 2004 FORD F150 HAVE HAD EXPERIENCED WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. ALL THREE HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO REASON THE REGULATORS SHOULD HAVE FAILED FROM REGULAR USE. I CHECKED WITH FORD AND THERE IS NO RECALL DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN DESIGN TO LOSE 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOW REGULATORS. *TR
Visibility, May 27, 2009
1. THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FAILED AND FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. IT WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. IT HAS NOT YET BEEN REPLACED. APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE. AS A RESCUE WORKER I SEE HOW THIS COULD BE A SAFETY PROBLEM IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE WINDOW COULD SHATTER AND CAUSE A WRECK. *TR
Tires, May 26, 2009
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC ON I 87 IN NY STATE TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE CAUSING A BLOW OUT. *TR
Visibility, May 23, 2009
IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME AND I HOPE IT ISN'T MONSOON SEASON LIKE IT IS FOR ME WHEN IT HAPPENS. I WAS JUST ROLLING UP MY WINDOW AND WHEN IT REACHED THE TOP SOMETHING SNAPPED. THE WINDOW SLIP BACK DOWN INTO THE DOOR. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME OR THE SECOND, THIS IS THE THIRD TIME AROUND. CHECK OUT ANY WEB SITE ON FORD TRUCKS AND THIS WILL BE THE TOP COMPLAINT. SOME MAY SAY THAT THE DOOR WINDOWS AREN'T A SAFETY ISSUE, ONLY ISSUES INVOLVING THE WINDSHIELD. FOR ME THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THEFT, I DIDN'T BUY THE TRUCK WITH AN ALARM SYSTEM FOR NOTHING. SO, WHEN THE WINDOW POPS AND YOU CAN'T ROLL THE THING UP I'D SAY THERE'S A SAFETY ISSUE. DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITH A MAKE SHIFT GARBAGE BAG WINDOW ISN'T SO SAFE EITHER. MY AFTERMARKET WARRANTY PAID FOR THE FIX THE FIRST TWO TIMES, BUT A HAVEN'T HAD THE PLEASURE OF INFORMING THEM THAT IT'S HAPPENED FOR A THIRD TIME IN TWO YEARS. I'LL BE SURE TO MENTION THE WEBSITE COMPLAINTS TO THEM AS WELL. I KNOW THERE ARE A LOT OF ANGRY FORD TRUCK OWNERS OUT THERE THAT WOULD APPRECIATE IF THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS TAKEN SERIOUSLY. I KNOW THAT FORD HAS BIGGER PROBLEMS RIGHT NOW, BUT WITH THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS I'VE SEEN ABOUT THIS ISSUE THERE SHOULD BE SOME INQUIRY TO A SAFETY RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, May 22, 2009
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, May 21, 2009
DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING, WINDOW SLIPPED INSIDE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, May 19, 2009
WINDOW SOUNDED LIKE GRAVEL WAS IN IT, THEN WINDOW FELL WHILE DRIVING. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2004 F150S, AND FORD WILL NOT COVER, AND TO BOOT..THE PART ALONE IS OVER 200$ AND OF COURSE THEY STOCK THEM....BECAUSE THEY GO OUT. VOLKSWAGEN HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE, BUT WITH THEIR CLIPS, BUT THEY HAD THE GUTS TO ADMIT THEY WERE BAD AND REPLACED THEM FOR FREE.... *TR
Visibility, May 18, 2009
2004 FORD F150 WINDOW HAZARD / BROKEN I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 15 WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WINDOW COLLAPSED... SIMPLY FALLING DOWN INTO THE DOOR. I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL THE WINDOW UP, BUT WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP. MY 1 1/2 YEAR KID WAS GETTING POUNDED WITH WIND. WHEN I GOT HOME, I REMOVED THE DOOR PANEL TO FIND WHAT LOOKED LIKE A WOUND UP SPOOL OF FISHING LINE. INSTEAD IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR THAT HAD FAILED. THE VERY NEXT DAY, TODAY MAY 18, A SECOND WINDOW GAVE OUT WHILE DRIVING ON MILLIKEN AVE IN ONTARIO!!! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY EVENT WHEN YOUR TRAVELING 70 MPH AND THE WINDOW FALLS! FORD REALLY NEEDS TO TAKE A LOOK AT THIS DESIGN AND FIX THE PROBLEM!! RECALL. *TR
Visibility, May 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL OFF THE REGULATOR AND INTO THE DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE CLIMATE CHANGES OFTEN AND HIS VEHICLE COULD BE STOLEN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF UPDATED 06/18/09.*JB
Visibility, May 18, 2009
ROLLING UP DRIVERS WINDOW THEN THE REGULATOR BROKE AND THE ENTIRE WINDOW DROPPED INTO DOOR. HAD TO BUY PARTS TO REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, May 13, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WENT TO ROLL UP THE PASSENGERS WINDOW AND IT GOT ALMOST TO THE TOP AND IT FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, May 12, 2009
2004 FORD F- 150 WINDOW FAILED AND FELL DOWN AND COULD NOT ROLL THE WINDOW UP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 11, 2009
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEAR OUT EVERY 40,000 MILES. DEALER SAYS IT IS DUE TO SOFT METAL FORD USED. THEY RECOMMEND REPLACING. IS THIS A RECALL ITEM? IF NOT, WHY NOT? *TR
Visibility, May 9, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION CAUSING THE WINDOW TO "DROP" INTO THE DOOR, VERY STARTLING - LOUD "POPPING SOUND"! HAD THIS OCCURRED DURING BAD WEATHER OR UNDER A NUMBER OF OTHER CONDITIONS I WOULD HAVE HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, May 7, 2009
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
Visibility, May 5, 2009
2004 FORD F-150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. CAUSED BY POOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS. HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS AS WINDOWS FALL DOWN TOTALLY UNEXPECTED. IT COSTS OVER $350 PER WINDOW TO FIX. FORD HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A CORRECT REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS POOR QUALITY ITEM EFFECTS ALL F AND E SERIES VEHICLES FROM 2004 TO 2009. FORD SHOULD ISSUE AND PAY FOR A RECALL TO REPLACE THESE UNITS. *TR
Suspension, May 4, 2009
SINCE PURCHASE THE F150 HAS HAD TERRIBLE SHAKING IN THE FRONT AT 55-60 MPH. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO FIX HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE. DEALERS, REPAIR SHOPS HAVE FAILED. REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES, REPEATED BALANCING HAVE NOT HELPED. *TR
Visibility, May 4, 2009
BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED WITH NO WARRANTY. WITHIN 1 YEAR, 3 OF THE WINDOWS IN MY 2004 FORD F150 HAVE SLID DOWN INTO THE DOOR WITH ME BEING UNABLE TO ROLL IT BACK UP. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT COST ~$350 EACH TIME. I AM NOW SAVING UP MONEY TO FIX IT A THIRD TIME. THIS THIRD TIME, IT HAPPENED TO A WINDOW THAT WAS FIXED LAST YEAR, MAKING THIS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE FOR THAT WINDOW. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS DEFECT. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL THEIR TRUCKS SO THIS CAN BE RESOLVED ONCE AND FOR ALL! I AM BROKE AND DRIVING AROUND WITH A SHOWER CURTAIN WRAPPED AROUND MY CAR WINDOW IN A RED NECK SOUTHERN TOWN! I CANNOT SEE OUT OF THAT WINDOW! I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP FIXING THIS WINDOW WITH THE ECONOMY THE WAY IT IS AND I'M OUT OF A JOB! *TR
Visibility, May 1, 2009
WITHIN A MONTH BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS DROPPED INSIDE DOOR WITH A LOAD BOOM, BROKEN REGULATOR. WINDOW STUCK ON DOWN POSITION UNTIL REGULATOR IS REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, May 1, 2009
MY WINDOW FELL ALL BY ITSELF. TURNS OUT IT IS THE REGULATOR, AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT GO BACK UP. THE ONLY PLACE THE PART IS AVAILABLE IS THROUGH THE DEALER, AND IT COSTS 254.00 PLUS TAX AND LABOR TO INSTALL. *TR
Power train, Apr 30, 2009
I STARTED EXPERIENCING A GROWLING AND HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY 2004 FORD F150 XLT AT APPROXIMATELY 84,000 MILES. THE NOISE WAS MOST PROMINENT BETWEEN 20 TO 35 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE PINION, RING GEAR AND FOUR BEARINGS TO BE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. WHEN I INQUIRED WHAT WOULD CAUSE THESE PARTS TO FAIL I WAS TOLD IT WAS "DUE TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN". PARTS WERE REPLACED AND I DO HAVE ALL OF THE REPLACED PARTS IN MY POSSESSION. I TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CORRESPONDED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING THIS INCIDENT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY TO EITHER FULLY OR PARTIALLY REIMBURSE ME THE $1300 REPAIR BILL DUE TO THE FACT THE 75,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD ELAPSED. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN USED TO TOW ANYTHING AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED. I HAVE OWNED NEW VEHICLES AND PERSONALLY PUT 150,000+ MILES ON THEM WITHOUT EVER HAVING ANY TYPE OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. *TR