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, Dec 12, 2008
AT 37K MILES AND 35 MONTH OLD, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL OUT OF THE TRACK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REGULATOR FREE OF CHARGE EVEN THOUGH THE WARRANTY WAS UP AT 36K. AT 39K MILES, THE DRIVER SIDE REGULATOR FAILED. DEALER SHIP HAD BEEN SOLD AND NEW OWNERSHIP WOULD NOT CONSIDER HELPING WITH THE PREMATURE FAILURE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Wheels, Dec 10, 2008
ON MY 2004 F-150 SUPER CREW W/75000 MILES I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT ROTOR 3 TIMES BECAUSE ROTORS ARE TURNING BLUE AND WEARING DOWN PREMATURELY CAUSING BAD BRAKING, BECAUSE BEARINGS ARE FAILING AND CAUSING WOBBLE AND OVERHEATING ROTORS TAKING TEMPER OUT OF ROTORS, I HAVE BEEN TO DEALERS AND THEY SAY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM AND MUST BE EXCESSIVE BRAKING, (NOT) THIS MODEL ROTOR HAS BUILT IN BEARING AND COST OVER 200.00 EACH. NOW WHEEL IS DOING IT AGAIN AND LOOKING AT 4TH SET OF ROTORS BECAUSE WHEEL IS WOBBLING( BEARING FAILING AGAIN) SOME THING HAS TO BE DONE BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKES ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE, DID INTERNET SEARCH, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. *TR
Visibility, Dec 8, 2008
AUGUST 2008 WHILE DRIVING ON I5 SOUTH OUT OF SACRAMENTO PASSENGER WINDOW F-150 4X4 XLT SUPER CAB TRUCK FELL WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF FAILURE. INCIDENT STARTLED ME AND CAUSED ME TO SWERVE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM DETERMINED AS FAULTY WINDOW REGULATOR NOT COVERED BY FORD OR UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM NOT REPAIRED AS ITEM IS EXPENSIVE FOR THE LABOR AND PART. CURRENTLY HAVE DOOR PANEL OFF WINDOW BEING HELD UP BY A WOODEN STICK. PASSENGER HAS TO BE LET OUT OF VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE. *TR
Visibility, Dec 3, 2008
WHILE DRIVING IN A FUNERAL PROCESSIONAL IN THE RAIN MY BACK PASSENGER WINDOW JUST FELL. MY FAMILY WERE SOAKED, WE DID FIND A TRASHBAG AND TAPED IT UP BUT I MISSED PART OF MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S FUNERAL SO MY WIFE WAS UPSET BEYOND WORDS. I THOUGHT THAT IT JUST JUMPED THE TRACK BUT NO SUCH LUCK. SO I RIDGED IT UP TILL I COULD TAKE IT TO THE SHOP. A MONTH LATER MY DRIVERS FRONT WINDOW FELL WHILE DRIVING IN 60 DEGREE WEATHER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE WARRANTY HAD JUST EXPIRED . $860.00 OUT OF POCKET. I WENT HOME AND LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS REGULATOR THAT FORD SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RECALL. OTHER MODELS HAS NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM. SO AS LONG AS I OWN THIS TRUCK I WILL HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND WAITING FOR THE NEXT WINDOW TO FALL. *TR
Visibility, Dec 1, 2008
I OPENED THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR OF MY 2004 FORD F-150 WITH ONLY 27,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND I HEARD A CLUNK SOUND IN THE DOOR. THE WINDOW WAS NO LONGER IN PLACE AND HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR. TOOK THE DOOR PANEL OFF AND CONFIRMED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAD FAILED PREMATURELY. IT SHOULD LAST A WHOLE LOT LONGER THAN IT DID. I READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, LATENT DEFECT IN THE DESIGN, AND FORD WILL NOT FIX IT ONCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF ITS BASIC WARRANTY. I NEED FORD TO RECALL THE VEHICLE TO FIX THIS LATENT DEFECT. *TR
Power train, Dec 1, 2008
TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AFTER WARRANTY. *TR
Parking brake, Dec 1, 2008
RIGHT REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSEMBLY SHATTERED, BENT AND BROKEN INSIDE BRAKE DRUM. PAD STRIPPED OFF ONE BRAKE SHOE, PINS BENT AND ACTIVATOR ARM BROKEN. OCCURRED WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED WHILE IN PARKING LOT. ALL PIECES STAYED IN THE BRAKE DRUM AND DAMAGED THE DRUM BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE BROUGHT TO A STOP. COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS IF IT CAUSED THE DRUM TO SEIZE DUE TO OVERHEATING OR JAMMING BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE AXEL WHILE SPINNING AROUND INSIDE THE DRUM WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Visibility, Nov 25, 2008
3RD POWER WINDOW FAILURE ON FORD F-150 SUPERCREW PICKUP TRUCK SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2004. MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/F-150/2005/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/POWER_WINDOW_REGULATOR_FAILURE.SHTML. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, IT FAILED TO DEACTIVATE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE SPEED IMMEDIATELY REDUCED TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DETACHED THE FUSE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Visibility, Nov 22, 2008
MY MOTHER AND SISTER WERE DRIVING THE TRUCK WHEN THEY HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL ALL THE WAY DOWN. THEY WERE UNABLE TO LIFT THE WINDOW BACK UP. THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN WHEN I WOKE UP LAST WEEK ON NOVEMBER 9, 2008, WENT OUT SIDE MY HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW WAS DOWN. I TRIED TO RAISE UP BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE, IT APPEARED THAT THE SAME THING HAD HAPPEN TO THIS WINDOW AS THE ONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT AND SURE ENOUGH THE SAME THING HAD HAPPEN TO THIS WINDOW AS THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW; THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAD FAIL WHICH MADE THE WINDOW FALL DOWN. IN BOTH INSTANCES I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH PARTS; I HAVE SO FAR PAID ABOUT FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX THIS DEFECT. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND NOTICED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Nov 19, 2008
WHEN THE WINDOW CABLE BREAKS (THE CABLE HOLDING THE WINDOW) THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THREE WINDOWS ON THIS VEHICLE IN FOUR YEARS. THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS. THE WINDOW JUST FALLS DOWN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE IS SOMEONE NEXT TO THE WINDOW WHEN IT BREAKS. SOMETHING COULD FLY THROUGH AND HIT THE PERSON OR CHILD. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVER PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THIS OCCURRED DURING A RAIN STORM. PERSONAL PROPERTY COULD BE STOLEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS. THERE IS NO ADVANCE WARNING. YOU LEAVE THE VEHICLE WITH ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS SHUT AND LOCKED, THEN RETURN TO THE VEHICLE WITH A WINDOW COMPLETELY GONE. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE WINDOW THE COMPLETE INSIDE OF THE DOOR HAS TO BE REMOVED. MOST OF THE TIME THE LOCAL FORD DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PART ON HAND AND HAS TO ORDER IT. THAT CAUSES DIFFICULTY SINCE THERE USUALLY IS NO WAY TO SECURE THE WINDOW WITHOUT THE CABLE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET ANYTHING INSIDE THE DOOR TO PROP THE WINDOW UP AND IT IS VERY UNSAFE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROPERTY SAFETY TO DRIVE WITHOUT A WINDOW. IT USUALLY TAKES APPROXIMATELY $100 OR MORE FOR THE PART AND TWO HOURS TO REPAIR. IT WOULD MAKE MORE SENSE TO HAVE THE WINDOW LOCK IN A CLOSED POSITION IN ORDER TO SECURE PERSONAL AND VALUABLE ITEMS AND SECURE PERSONAL SAFETY. HAVING THE WINDOWS FALL INTO THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE NOT TO MENTION THE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND EXPENSE OF VALUABLES LOST THAT COULD OCCUR. WHAT IF THE VEHICLE IS STOLEN WHEN THIS HAPPENS? SINCE IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE. THE VEHICLE OWNER TOOK PRECAUTIONS AND LOCKED THE VEHICLE WITH ALL WINDOWS SHUT, THEN THE CABLE BREAKS AND THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN. THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO ALL KINDS OF DAMAGE EVEN TO THE POINT OF STOLEN COMPLETELY AT FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Visibility, Nov 18, 2008
ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK AND ROLLED UP BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS. I PUT UP MY SUNSHADE, LOCKED THE DOORS, AND WALKED UP MY DRIVEWAY, HEARING A "THUMP" BEHIND ME. WHEN I TURNED AROUND, MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WAS DOWN. I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL IT UP AGAIN, AND HEAR A "GRINDING" NOISE FROM THE DOOR, WITH NO WINDOW MOVEMENT. AFTER DISASSEMBLING THE DOOR, I FOUND THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS BROKEN AND THERE IS CABLE WRAPPED ALL AROUND IT. I DID SOME INTERNET SEARCHES TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD INFORMATION ON REPAIRS, AND THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION, AS THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE. GIVEN THE LOUD NOISE AND SUDDEN DROP OF THE WINDOW, I'M VERY GLAD THIS DIDN'T OCCUR AS I WAS DRIVING, IT COULD VERY EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SEVERAL LOUD POPS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING AND IDLING ROUGHLY. HE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COAST TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE NUMBER 1, 3, AND 5 SPARK PLUGS DETONATED AND DESTROYED THE HELI-COIL FOR THE NUMBER 5 CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,424 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,400. UPDATED 02-18-09 UPDATED 02/18/09. *JB
Visibility, Equipment, Nov 18, 2008
SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT, HEAR A LOUD POP IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FALLS DOWN INTO THE DOOR. TOOK TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED - $450 FOR PARTS/LABOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS FORD F150 OWNERS AND I'M AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN TO MY REMAINING WINDOWS. DANGEROUS TO HAVE WINDOWS FAIL AND COLLAPSE INTO YOUR DOOR AT ANY MOMENT - POORLY ENGINEERED BY FORD - NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Visibility, Nov 14, 2008
ON OCTOBER 30TH, AFTER ROLLING DOWN THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW, THE WINDOW DID NOT COME BACK UP. I HAD TO REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL AND MANUALLY RAISE THE WINDOW. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIX THE DEFECT AND DECIDED TO ADD TO THE GROWING LIST OF COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THIS MECHANISM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 10, 2008
AT ~ 30,000 MILES, THE ENGINE (A 5.4 TRITON V8) BEGAN SOUNDING LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER "..RECALIBRATED THE CAM SENSOR..." AND STATED THE SOUND(S) WERE NORMAL FOR THIS ENGINE. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME SAME THING. THE NOISE IS GETTING LOUDER INDICATING THE PROBLEM IS WORSENING. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE BEFORE THE ENGINE SUFFERS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE? *TR
Visibility, Nov 10, 2008
DRIVING DOWN STATE ROUTE 33.. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY FALLS DOWN INTO THE DOOR. 35 DEG OUTSIDE. RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEM REVEALS IT IS VERY COMMON, AND THAT MORE THAN LIKELY, ILL BE REPLACING ALL OF THE REGULATORS IN DUE TIME. *TR
Visibility, Nov 9, 2008
I WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND WENT TO CRACK THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR. IT SCARED MY WIFE TO DEATH AND IF SHE HAD BEEN DRIVING, SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, WHAT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED DURING A SNOW STORM OR SEVERE RAIN STORM. *TR
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 8, 2008
2004 F-150 CREW CAB 4-DOOR, 77,000 MILES. IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS, STARTING OCTOBER 20, 2008, I HAVE HAD 3 WINDOWS FALL INTO THE DOORS OF MY TRUCK. WINDOWS EFFECTED ARE THE RF, RR AND LR. THE FIRST WAS THE RT FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WHICH FELL IN THE DOOR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, AT NIGHT AND DURING A HEAVY RAIN. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CRACK THE WINDOW FOR AIR CIRCULATION, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE WINDOW FELL ALL THE WAY INTO THE DOOR CAUSING ME TO SWERVE AND NEARLY MISS A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. THE FAILURE ALSO SOAKED THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK AND MANY ITEMS IN THE FRONT SEAT. I HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING IN THE RAIN FOR SEVERAL MILES TO A GAS STATION FOR A PLASTIC BAG BECAUSE THE DOOR PANEL HAD TO BE REMOVED TO GET THE WINDOW BACK UP. THE RT REAR WAS NEXT FOLLOWED BY THE LT REAR WINDOWS. EACH WINDOW FAILED WITH A LOUD BANK AND SLID INTO THE DOOR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW. ALL 3 WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD IN THE UP POSITION BY WEDGING SCREW DRIVERS BETWEEN THE DOOR AND WINDOW. 3 WINDOWS IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS! THE ESTIMATED COST FOR REPAIR IS 1500 DOLLARS WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD. THIS POSES NOT ONLY A SAFETY ISSUE BUT ALSO A SECURITY ISSUE. JUDGING FROM THE FREQUENCY OF COMPLAINTS ON THESE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES, FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING, THROUGH A RECALL, THESE FAULTY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES. *TR
Visibility, Nov 8, 2008
3 MONTHS AGO MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR FRAME. IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY SO THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR. LAST WEEK THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND I AM NO LONGER COVERED BY WARRANTY. IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2004 FORD F150'S AND FORD SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND RECALL THESE REGULATORS. IT IS VERY IRRESPONSIBLE OF FORD TO REQUIRE THEIR CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR THEIR FAULTY ENGINEERING. I WAS NOT EVEN USING THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHEN IT FELL INTO THE DOOR FRAME. *TR
Visibility, Nov 4, 2008
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR WHILE DRIVING. FORD DEALER IN YUCCA VALLEY,CA TELLS US HE REPAIRS THIS ISSUE 5 TIMES A WEEK SOMETIMES 5 TIMES A DAY. HE TELLS US IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN FORD HAS CHANGED THE MAKEUP OF THE PART FROM PLASTIC TO METAL.$360 REPAIR. NOW WINDOW HAS SCRATCH!COULD HAVE BEEN BIG SAFETY ISSUE,IF TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH. SENT CONCERN TO FORD,THEY WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY,GAVE ME YOUR WEB ADDRESS!!! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 3, 2008
2004 F150 5.4 TRITON SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENGINE TOOK TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AT APROX. 30,000 MILES. DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL. ENGINE FAILED AT 98,000 MILES DUE TO VALVE TIMING ISSUES, RELATED TO CAM PHASERS. THUS CAM SHAFT QUIT ROTATING ALLOWING PISTONS TO COLLIDE WITH VALES CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. DEALER NOW WANTS 7624.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THEY HAVE NOT SEEN THIS TYPE OF ENGINE FAILURE. BUT AFTER REVIEWING THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE ALONG WITH MANY OTHER WEB SITES RELATED TO THIS ISSUE IT SEEMS THAT FOMOCO KNOWS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HAVE FOMOCO ADDRESS AND COMPENSATE FOR THESE ISSUES. *TR
Visibility, Nov 1, 2008
WHEN I STARTED TO ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN IT JUST DROPPED DOWN ALL THE WAY. TRIED ROLLING IT UP AND IT SOUNDED LIKE BROKEN GLASS! I GOOGLED "REPAIR POWER WINDOW ON A FORD 2005 F150" AND LOW AND BEHOLD I FOUND "COMPLAINTS.COM" AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS VERY SUBJECT! FORD IS MAKING A KILLING OFF OWNERS BY USING CHEAP, BREAKABLE PARTS AND BY NOT RECALLING THIS YET! THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. MY WINDOW SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE SHOT ME AND IT WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. I HAVE LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND FOUND FORD MADE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. UNFORTUNATELY, YOU CAN'T REPLACE THE CLIPS YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE QUESTION IS, HOW DID THIS DESIGN EVER GET PAST QUALIFICATION TESTING? FORD'S DESIGN ENGINEERS SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED TO HAVE MADE SUCH A POOR PART. AFTER CALLING OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYS, YES, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY KEEP PLENTY OF THE REGULATORS IN STOCK! WHAT CAN A PERSON DO. FORD WONDERS WHY THEY ARE IN TROUBLE WITH SALES. *TR
Visibility, Oct 31, 2008
DRIVER DOOR WINDOW WONT ROLL UP OR DOWN. PULLEY MECHANISM IS BROKEN AND THE WINDOW JUST SLIDES DOWN INTO THE DOOR AND WONT STAY UP. *TR
Visibility, Oct 29, 2008
FORD F150 2004 DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DROPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING WITH A LOUD NOISE. I REMOVED THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY AND THE PROBLEM IS THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HOLD THE CONTROL CABLES IN PLACE. THEY APPEAR TO BE CHEAP AND FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY LETTING THE CABLES COME OUT OF THEIR GUIDES AND THEREFORE DROPPING THE WINDOW UNEXPECTEDLY. LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT BUT IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN A HIGHWAY FOR EXAMPLE IT COULD HAVE LED TO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THERE IS A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE WINDOW JUST DROPS INTO THE DOOR. *TR