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.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 29, 2008
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS DESIGNED A DEFECTIVE HEAD DESIGN THAT CAUSES SPARK PLUGS TO GET STUCK IN THE HEAD WHEN SERVICE IS ATTEMPTED. THE 100K MILE INTERVAL IS TOO LONG, EVEN SUB 50K MILES IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE CARBON BUILDUP AROUND THE LONG 2 PIECE SPARK PLUG CAUSES THE LOWER, CRIMPED ON PART TO STAY IN THE HEAD WHILE THE TOP 2/3 AND ELECTRODE COME OUT WHEN CHANGING THE PLUG. THIS DESIGN HAS BEEN PUT IN USE FOR 4 YEARS ON ALL 5.4L 3VALVE MOTORS. FORD HAS A TSB THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, BUT THEIR REMEDY STILL DOES NOT HELP. ONCE THE PLUGS, BROKEN AND UNBROKEN, ARE REMOVED, PUTTING NICKEL ANTI-SEIZE ON THE THREADS STILL DOES NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE BECAUSE THE THREADS ON THE PLUG ARE NOT WHAT IS STICKING. THE LOWER PART OF THE SPARK PLUG IS WHAT CAUSES THE TROUBLE. FORD HAS EVEN DESIGNED A TOOL TO REMOVE THE OFTEN BROKEN PLUGS. THIS JUST RIDICULOUS AND A SOLUTION NEEDS TO BE MADE BEFORE A VERY LARGE CLASS ACTION SUIT IS DRAWN UPON FOMOCO. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 29, 2008
DRIVING MY TRUCK I HEARD A POP, I THOUGHT I BLEW OUT A TIRE BUT DIDN'T. I DROVE IT OFF THE HIGHWAY TO A PARKING LOT AND IT WAS DRIVING VERY ROUGH. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG (ORIGINAL SPARK PLUGS). CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY QUOTED ME A 2500.00 DOLLAR REPAIR! DID RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES ALREADY AND I ASK IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND THEY SAID NO. BUT OFFERED ME A NEW TRUCK REDUCED 7 THOUSAND...CAN YOU PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS ISSUE. *TR
Parking brake, Oct 28, 2008
APPROX TWO YEARS AGO I REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2004 F-150 SUPER CREW. UPON REMOVING THE RIGHT SIDE CALIPER I DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE TWO PISTONS WAS CRACKED. I ALSO FOUND IT TO BE LEAKING FLUID. I THEN REMOVED THE LEFT SIDE TO FIND THE EXACT SAME CYLINDER IN THAT SIDE CRACKED HOWEVER NOT YET LEAKING. UPON TAKING MY TRUCK TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. MY AFTER MARKET WARRANTY COMPANY ADVISED THEY DID NOT COVER THIS EITHER AND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY ME. I AM ONLY BRINGING THIS TO SOMEONE'S ATTENTION NOW BECAUSE I SIMPLY WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS SITE. ALSO THREE WEEKS AGO I CHANGED THE BRAKES AGAIN AND OBSERVED THE CYLINDERS APPEARED TO BE BRITTLE AND WOULD NOT MAKE IT TO THE NEXT BRAKE CHANGE. NOW MY BRAKES ARE MYSTERIOUSLY LOOSING PRESSURE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 28, 2008
DRIVERS SIDE REAR WINDOW FELL TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. THIS IS THE THIRD WINDOW REGULATOR (ONLY DRIVER DOOR REMAINING) THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE IN 4 MONTHS. ALL HAVE FAILED IN THE SAME MANNER, WHERE THE CABLE CONNECTS TO THE PLASTIC. IT IS A BAD DESIGN, REPLACEMENT IS MADE FROM DIFFERENT MATERIAL. FORD IS THE ONLY SOURCE FOR THE REPLACEMENT REGULATOR $185 PER UNIT. I CONTACT FORD DEALER AND HE WAS NOT VERY HELPFUL. HE WAS GOING TO PROVIDE 25% REDUCTION IN COST OF $400 ON REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, Oct 26, 2008
2004 F-150 4X4 DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILURE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 25, 2008
MY FORD F-150 REAR DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR. I WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WITH MOTOR RUNNING WAITING FOR MY WIFE TO COME OUT OF THE STORE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT IS THE THIRD WINDOW ON THIS TRUCK THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A MOTOR/POWER REGULATOR ON. THE DIFFERENCE IS THE TRUCK IS NO LONGER ON WARRANTY AND NOW I AM PAYING FOR IT AND THE REAL WINDOW REGULATORS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE BUT THE DEALER. COST IS A PROBLEM FOR THE REPLACEMENT AS IT SEEMS TO BE ABOUT THREE TIMES AS HIGH AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT WINDOW WHICH I CAN BUY AT ANY PARTS STORE. *TR
Power train, Oct 23, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCK. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TODAY WITH NO WARNING OR HINT THERE WAS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT. THE REPAIR GUY SAYS THE TRUCK IS TOO YOUNG FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Oct 23, 2008
NOTHING LED TO THE FAILURE, THE REGULATORS JUST FAILED. AT THE TIME I DROVE MY TRUCK MAYBE ONCE A WEEK, AS I WAS A STAY AT HOME MOM. I BELIEVE I WAS ON MY WAY TO KAISER FOR A "WELL BABY" CHECK UP WHEN I TRIED TO ROLL MY WINDOW UP, IT JUST DROPPED IN TO THE DOOR, NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. AT LEAST NOT UNTIL MY HUSBAND RIGGED IT TO STAY UP. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO A DIFFERENT WINDOW AS WE WERE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TO GO ON A CAMPING TRIP. THAT WAS A GOOD KICKER FOR THE 2+ HOUR DRIVE. THE TRUCK DIDN'T EVEN HAVE 40,000 MILES YET. IT'S BEEN ABOUT 2 YEARS SINCE THEN AND I STILL CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY NEARLY $800 TO GET THEM BOTH FIXED. THE SECOND WINDOW REGULATOR THAT BROKE ISN'T RIGGED AS WELL TO STAY UP, IT STILL FALLS. SO, IT'S GREAT WHEN IT FALLS ALL THE WAY DOWN ON MY WAY TO DAY CARE IN THE MORNING SO MY TWO TODDLERS CAN FREEZE. I LOVE FORD! NOT REALLY, I WISH I HAD NEVER BOUGHT THIS TRUCK OR STEPPED FOOT IN THEIR DEALERSHIP. BUT AS LONG AS THEY ARE GETTING MY MONEY, THEY DON'T GIVE A '!@#$% ABOUT ME OR MY FAMILY.
Visibility, Oct 22, 2008
FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD BROKEN PLASTIC PART A YEAR AGO THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS WEEK REAR PASSENGER SIDE DID THE SAME THING AND THREE DAYS LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AS WELL. AUTO SHOP SAYS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM FOR EACH WINDOW WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Oct 20, 2008
JULY 08 DRIVERSIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED, $400 REPAIRED AUG 08 PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED, $400 REPAIRED OCT 08 REAR DRIVERSIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE, NOT YET REPAIRED ALL WINDS BECAME STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. *TR
Visibility, Oct 18, 2008
POWER WINDOW MECHANISM FAILS CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL INTO THE DOOR. I HAVE SEEN MANY POSTS ON IT ON COMPLAINTS.COM. THE CLIP HOLDING THE CABLES ARE FAULTY CAUSING THE CABLE TO PULL THROUGH. THEN YOU ARE STUCK WITH THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION. LOOKS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE TONS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2008
THE DRIVER'S DOOR GLASS FELL INTO THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING, .LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN. 1.THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. 2. IT CAN ONLY HAPPEN ONCE BEFORE REPAIR IS REQUIRED. 3. I WAS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE ENTIRE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE BY ITSELF. THIS IS AT A COST OF $220.00 PLUS TAX. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
Structure, Oct 13, 2008
A RUST AND PANEL PERFORATION ON THE RIGHT BOX OUTER OF 2004 FORD F-150'S. RUST DEVELOPS UNDER THE PAINT ON THE RIGHT BOX OUTER PANEL BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL OPENING AND ABOUT AT THE CENTER FOR HEIGHT OF THE PANEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL TRUCKS OF FRIENDS AS WELL AS MY TRUCK. THE DEALERS ARE SAYING IT IS BECAUSE THERE IS A BRACE WELDED TO THE PANEL DURING PRODUCTION AND THE WELD ID THE ROOT OF THE RUST. FORD IS SAYING THAT THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY AND WON'T HELP TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. AS A RETIRED ENGINEER FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER AND ALSO HAVING WORKED FOR THE OTHER OF THE BIG THREE, I KNOW THAT WELDING DESTROYS THE RUST PREVENTABLE ON THE SHEET METAL. THE WELD PROCESS FLOWS GALVANIZE AWAY FROM THE WELD AREA AND THEN HELPS TO PRECIPITATE THE RUST TO FORM. THE TRUCKS HAVE ALL HAD NO PAINT DAMAGE OR ACCIDENTS IN THE AREA OF THE RUST FORMING. BUBBLES APPEAR UNDER WHAT LOOKS LIKE GOOD SOLID PAINT AND THEN BREAKS THROUGH AND SHOWS RUSTED METAL. WITH THE NUMBER OF TRUCKS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE IT LOOKS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE OTHER TWO DOMESTIC MANUFACTURERS WILL NOT WELD ON WHAT IS KNOWN AS A CLASS A OUTER PANEL SURFACE. A CUSTOMER?S LINE OF SIGHT WALKING UP TO A VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED TO BE CLASS A SURFACE. THERE SHOULD NOT ANY BE WELDS ON IT AND LITTLE OR NO METAL FINISH. THAT, METAL FINISHING, ALSO WOULD REMOVE THE RUST PROTECTING GALVANIZE. ANOTHER CONCERN IS THAT SOME STATES HAVE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO HAVE TO BE REPAIRED. THE OWNER WOULD BE STUCK WITH THIS COST THROUGH NO FAULT OF HIS OR HER OWN. *TR
Visibility, Oct 9, 2008
I HAVE REPLACED 2 WINDOW REGULATORS ON MY 2004 F150 AND NOW HAVE A 3RD BROKEN REGULATOR AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES. THEY ARE ALL DIFFERENT WINDOWS. THE FIRST WAS THE DRIVER WINDOW THEN PASSENGER NOW REAR DRIVER SIDE. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND 99.99999% OF REGULATORS FAIL WITH BARLEY ANY USE. PLEASE PUT A RECALL OUT FOR THESE REGULATORS BECAUSE IT COSTS $422.00 TO FIX EACH FROM THE VISTA FORD DEALERSHIP IN WOODLAND HILLS, CA. *TR
Power train, Oct 8, 2008
I HAVE A HIGH WHINING NOISE IN THE REAR END OF MY 2004 FORD F150. INDEPENDENT REPAIR PLACE RECOMMENDS TOTAL REAR END REPLACEMENT AND SO DOES DEALER. THERE IS A TECHNICAL NOTICE FORD PUT OUT IN 2005 05-23-03 THAT COVERED 1997 TO 2005 F150'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. IF NOT FIXED IT MAY CAUSE THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER. I HAVE 55400 MILES ON THE TRUCK. IF THEY KNEW ABOUT IT IN 2005, WHY NOT CONTACT PEOPLE TO GET IT IN FOR REPAIR AT THEIR COST. I FEEL THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CASE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF NOT FIXED. *TR
Visibility, Oct 8, 2008
ALL FOUR WINDOWS IN MY 2004 F-150 HAVE HAD THE WINDOW REGULATOR BREAK. TWO HAVE BROKE WHEN ROLLING UP THE WINDOW AND TWO HAVE BROKE ALL ON THEIR OWN. I HAVE PAID OVER $1,000 TO HAVE THESE ISSUES FIXED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 7, 2008
I BOUGHT THE FORD TRUCK F 150 5.4 MOTOR 2004 NEW. I WENT INTO THE FORD HOUSE TO GET PLUGS AND WIRES CHANGED. ABOUT TWO HOURS LATER THEY COME OUT HOLDING A SPARKPLUG, SAYING THEY NEED TO KEEP MY TRUCK FOR A COUPLE DAYS BECAUSE THESE SIZE OF MOTORS BLOW OUT SPARK PLUGS AND PART OF YOUR PLUG HAS FALLEN INTO THE MOTOR. THEY SAID THIS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET. I SENT FORD A LETTER ALSO, I JUST DON T KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2008
HUSBAND FOUND DRIVER REAR WINDOW DOWN AFTER WORK. THOUGHT SOMEBODY HAD BROKEN IN. THEN 3 WEEKS LATER WAS DRIVING AND ROLLING UP WINDOW WITH 2 CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT AND HEARD A LOUD SNAP AND PASSENGER WINDOW SLAMMED DOWN AND WOULDN'T GO BACK UP. WE HAVE SPENT ALMOST $600 ON REGULATORS! AFTER READING ALL OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID COULD HAPPEN TO REMAINING WINDOWS IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WITH CHILDREN IN VEHICLE!!!! *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2008
WINDOW REGULATOR ON VEHICLE FAIL, WINDOWS FALL DOWN WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING NOISE AND SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS MY SECOND REPLACEMENT ON TWO SEPERATE WINDOWS. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 WITH 36,500 MILES. I HAVE ALREADY REPAIRED BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOWS AND TWO DAYS AGO THE PASSENGER REAR POWER WINDOW GAVE OUT. IS THERE A RECALL ON THE POWER WINDOWS IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN THESE TRUCKS? MY WINDOW IS BEING HELD UP WITH TAPE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 4, 2008
2004 FORD F150 POWER WINDOW ACTUATOR FAILED FOR THE 4TH TIME. FORD HAS INDICATED THIS TO BE A PROBLEM BUT HAS YET TO FIX/RECALL. THREE SEPARATE WINDOWS HAVE FAILED AND NOW ONE HAS FAILED TWICE. THE PART IS APPROX. $140.00 TO REPLACE WITHOUT LABOR. MY F150 HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT AND THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AT 45N000 MILES. *TR
Visibility, Oct 3, 2008
I PURCHASED MY 04 FORD F150 BRAND NEW BACK IN 04 FROM PAUL MILLER FORD DEALERSHIP IN LEXINGTON KY. SINCE THAT TIME, NO REAL PROBLEMS. IN JULY OF THIS YEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WITHOUT REASON OR CIRCUMSTANCE FELL OFF TRACK AND INTO DOOR LEAVING ME TO PAY FOR A NEW WINDOW REGULATOR. REPAIR WAS MADE AT CROSSROADS FORD IN FRANKFORT KY. IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS YEAR THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LEAVING ME AGAIN TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WHEN IT HAPPENED WITHOUT REASON. SEARCHING ON LINE, I DISCOVERED THAT MANY MORE OWNERS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME. I HAVE ALREADY PAID NEARLY 300.00 IN REPAIRS AFTER THE ESP. OCTOBER 3, I CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP WHO ADVISED ME THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE. I CAN UNDERSTAND 1 WINDOW, BUT NOW 2 AND THERE ARE 2 REAR WINDOWS THAT MAY POTENTIALLY DO THE SAME. I ALSO BELIEVE THERE IS A LEAK IN THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE WHERE WATER CONTINUES TO POOR IN; HOWEVER, FORD DENIES THAT AS WELL. IN BOTH OF THESE REPAIRS AT CROSSROADS, THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED AND NO REASON AS TO WHY BOTH WOULD FAIL. THERE WERE NO PRECEDING EVENTS TO REPORT, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN BOTH INSTANCES WHEN THESE HAPPENED. HOPEFULLY SOMEONE ELSE HAS REPORTED THIS SIMILAR. *TR
Visibility, Oct 2, 2008
I HAVE HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL ON MY VEHICLE WITHIN 2 MONTHS. THE REGULATORS HAVE BEEN ON SEPARATED WINDOWS BUT BOTH HAVE BEEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT THE CABLE SNAPS AND THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN INTO THE DOOR. MY FIRST INSTANCE WAS THE END OF JULY WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP. NOW IT IS THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER AND MY REAR WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR FRAME WITH 57K MILES ON MY VEHICLE. I DO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY; HOWEVER, WHY SHOULD I PAY A DEDUCTIBLE EVERYTIME A FAULTY PART BREAKS. NOT TO MENTION THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTIES. THERE ARE SEVERAL REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE 2 WINDOWS LEFT. SHOULD I EXPECT THOSE CABLE TO BREAK AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT? SHOULD WE EXPECT TO REPLACE ALL WINDOW REGULATORS EVERY 50K MILES? FORD NEED TO RECALL THIS FAULTY PART! IT IS SCARY AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO HAVE THE WINDOW FALL DOWN ALL OF THE SUDDEN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. WHEN THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IT BACK UP. EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO BLOW AROUND AND YOU CAN'T SEE. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF IT WERE RAINING WHEN THE REGULATOR CABLE BREAKS. I APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL OR PUSH THE BUTTON TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT WOULD SOMETIMES ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,869 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,700. UPDATED 12/02/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE. UPDATED 12/03/08. *JB
Power train, Sep 29, 2008
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE FAILURE RESULTING IN A TOTAL REBUILD CAUSED BY AN $18.40 SNAP RING BREAKING ON THE OVERDRIVE SERVO. *TR