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, May 28, 2008
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR/CABLE MALFUNCTIONS/BREAKS AND WINDOW DROPS DOWN. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARS AN UNUSUAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE MAKES LEFT TURNS, HE HEARS NOTHING. THE FAILURE WORSENED TO THE POINT THAT THE UNUSUAL SOUND OCCURRED WHEN HE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,200. UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN UPDATED 07/03/08 *JB
Trailer hitches, May 22, 2008
2004 FORD F-150 TRAILER HITCH BROKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE TRAILER HITCH BROKE HE LOST CONTROL AND WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0344-91. *JB UPDATED 05/26/08. CONSUMER SENT IN ADDITION VOQ COMPLAINT. *KB 06/25/08.
Visibility, May 15, 2008
ALL FIVE ELECTRIC WINDOW MECHANISMS IN OUR F150 FX4 SUPERCREW HAVE FAILED AND HAVE HAD TO BE REPAIRED, INCLUDING THE POWER REAR WINDOW. NOT SURE IF IT IS THE HEAT THAT KILLS THE PLASTIC GEARS OR WHAT. REAR WINDOW MECHANISM FAILED AFTER LEAKING WHEN IT RAINED (2X). ALL EXCEPT LAST WINDOW COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OF 3 YEARS/36K MILES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 15, 2008
WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE EXPERIENCE THE ENGINE MISSING. THE SERVICE CENTER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM WOULD BE CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE IGNITION COIL, PLUGS AND WIRE BOOTS. THIS SEEMINGLY SIMPLE SERVICE JOB HAS LITERALLY TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE. AFTER ALMOST 4 WEEKS OUR VEHICLE IS STILL IN THE SHOP. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE PLUGS, 2 PLUGS BROKE. THE DEALERSHIP NEEDED A "SPECIAL" TOOL TO REMOVE THE BROKEN PLUGS AND HAD TO ORDER IT. WHEN THEY GOT THE TOOL, THE STILL COULDN'T REMOVE THE PLUGS AND SAID THEY WOULD DRILL THEM OUT. AND THEN - THE BIGGEST BLUNDER OF ALL HAPPENED - WHILE THEY WERE DRILLING SOME PIECES OF PORCELAIN FELL INTO THE ENGINE AND SCARRED THE CYLINDER(S)WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO FAIL. NOW WE'RE BEING TOLD BECAUSE OF THIS WE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE!! EACH TIME THEY CALLED IT WAS ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE GOING WRONG AND MORE MONEY!! WE'RE LOYAL FORD CUSTOMERS! THESE ADTL REPAIRS SHOULD NOT BE AT OUR COST! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, May 14, 2008
I HAVE THREE FORD AND HADN'T BEEN NOTICE ABOUT ANY RECALL ON MY FORD F150 2004 AND 2007. *TR
Power train, May 12, 2008
MY '04 FORD F150 EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 28,000 MILES. THE TRUCK WAS 6 DAYS PAST THE MANUFACTURERS FACTORY WARRANTY. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED, WELL MAINTAINED - I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. COST TO REPLACE WAS $2,200. *TR
Air bags, Apr 29, 2008, crash
I WAS REARENDED WHILE SITTING STILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A RATE OF 55+ MPH. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CAUSED MY TRUCK TO STRIKE THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHICH CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION OF 5 CARS IN FRONT OF THE ONE I HIT. THE VEHICLE CRASH CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES TO ME BECAUSE MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 27, 2008
I WANT TO PREFACE THIS BY SAYING THAT BEFORE THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED I HAD MY F-150 IAT A FORD DEALERSHIP IN RALEIGH NC TWO SAYS BEFORE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT ABOUT 600 MILES BEFORE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS UP. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT SO I WAS FORCED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM MY PARENTS HOUSE IN OHIO ON CHRISTMAS DAY. AS I WAS HEADING THROUGH VIRGINIA TO NORTH CAROLINA I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I STOPPED TO SEE WHAT IT WAS AND EVENTUALLY FOUND OUT THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN AWAY FROM THE HEAD. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS. AFTER HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE I WAS FORCED TO PAY ALMOST 3500 DOLLARS IN ORDER TO GET MY TRUCK BACK. FORD SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. 1D *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 21, 2008
ENGINE MAKES A TAPPING NOISE AT HEAD COVERS. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 20, 2008
FORD DESIGN ON 3VALVE ENGINES IN MY CASE F150 WITH 5.4 AND MUSTANG WITH 4.6 HAS CAUSED PLUGS TO BREAK IN CYLINDER HEAD. FORD HAS ISSUED 3 TSB'S. THIS IS THEIR PROBLEM AND THEY ARE MAKING CONSUMER FOOT THE BILL WHICH CAN RUN IN THOUSANDS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 14, 2008
ENGINE STALLS WHEN TURNING CORNERS. UNLESS I HAVE IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN. *TR
Visibility, Apr 11, 2008
OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR ALL FOUR WINDOWS ON MY 2004 F150 HAVE FAILED. THE BRACKET MECHANISM BREAKS, FOLLOWING A LARGE NOISE, AND THE WINDOW SLIDES DOWN. EACH INSTANCE I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *TR
Power train, Apr 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE OVERDRIVE AND TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT INSTALL A NEW MODULE BECAUSE THE NEW MODULAR WOULD BE RUINED DUE TO A QUARTER INCH SHAVING ON THE MAGNET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE EVERYDAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 41,000. UPDATED 4/29/08 *CN
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 3, 2008
I OWN A 2004 F-150. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED IT TRAVELS NEARLY TO THE FLOOR ON THE FIRST "PUMP." THE PROBLEM IS REMEDIED BY PUMPING THE BRAKE ONCE OR TWICE TO REGAIN A SOLID PEDAL FEEL. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED TO MY DEALER AND TO NUMEROUS BRAKE SHOPS TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF MY BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS TO THIS DAY. *TR
Structure, Mar 29, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCREW FX4 IN DECEMBER OF 2007. SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAVE FOUND THAT THE HOOD SHAKES VIOLENTLY ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF OVER 50 MPH, OFTEN SCARING EACH INDIVIDUAL IN THE TRUCK. I HAVE NOTICED A LOUD IRRITATING NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD AREA, UNABLE TO PIN POINT EXACTLY WHAT IS CAUSING IT., ALSO CAUSING ME TO BE A LITTLE NERVOUS THAT ONE DAY IT WILL COME FLYING IN AT ME. THESE ARE THE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, THE MINOR ISSUE IS THE 12V OUTLET NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THESE ISSUES LOOKED INTO. MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP RESULTED IN THEM KEEPING THE TRUCK AND SUPPLYING US WITH A RENTAL WHILE THEY LOOKED INTO THE ISSUES AND RESOLVED THEM. SINCE HAVING THE TRUCK BACK THE WINDSHIELD OR WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE IRRITATING NOISE HAS ONLY GOTTEN LOUDER, THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE CONCERNING THE HOODS VIOLENT SHAKING, AND THE 12V OUTLET STILL DOES NOT WORK. I'VE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP IS A WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY ONLY CAUSING MORE STRESS TO MY LIFE WITH HIGHER INSECURITIES CONCERNING MY TRUCK. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO FIND AS MUCH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HOOD AND WINDSHIELD ISSUES SO I CAN ENSURE MY SAFETY AND THOSE OF WHOM ARE RIDING WITH ME. THIS TRUCK IS A NICE TRUCK, MY DREAM TRUCK, AND ALL I WANT IS TO MAKE SURE THAT I'M SAFE WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. *TR
Steering, Mar 21, 2008
2004 F150 TRITON NEEDED TO HAVE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACED. STRONG BURNING SMELL. DIFFICULTY STEERING. LEAKING STEERING FLUID. PART #8L3Z*3B676*A WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED @ C WIMERLEY..49047. *TR
Visibility, Mar 18, 2008
RIGHT REAR WINDOW INOPERABLE GLASS FELL INTO DOOR. *TR
Service brakes, Air, Mar 18, 2008
FRONT BRAKE SHUDDER BEFORE AND AFTER DEALER SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED ROTORS PRIOR TO PURCHASE. *TR
Visibility, Mar 10, 2008
WHILE DRIVING REAR PASSENGER WINDOW FELL, GOT IT FIXED IN CALIFORNIA, EL MONTE FORD, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY @ 56,312 MILES. THAT WAS ON JULY 20, 2007. RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW FELL WHILE DRIVING TODAY MARCH 9, 2008 OUT OF WARRANTY @ 64,545 MILES. I HAVE NOTICED THERE ARE QUITE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY, WHEN WILL IT BE RECALL OR HAS IT ALREADY BEEN RECALLED. TWICE THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND COULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT NOT TO MENTION THE EXPOSURE TO OUTSIDE WEATHER. ALSO WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN TO THE 2 FRONT WINDOWS?THANK YOU PAUL GARCIA *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 3, 2008
THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE SHUDDERED WHEN APPLIED SINCE PURCHASING THE TRUCK NEW. AS A RESULT OF THIS SHUDDER, THE ROTORS HAVE WARPED AND WORN SO THIN THEY NOW HAVE TO BE REPLACED. IF WE HAD NOT JUST BOUGHT NEW TIRES, WE WOULD NEVER HAD KNOWN THAT THE BRAKES WERE READY TO FAIL. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE SHUDDER PROBLEM SINCE 2004 AND IN FACT, MADE A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE FRONT BRAKES BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. HOWEVER, THEY REFUSE TO COVER THE WORK UNDER WARRANTY OR SEND OUT A RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. *TR
Visibility, Feb 29, 2008
LEFT REAR WINDSHIELD CONTINUES TO FALL, AFTER HAVING IT SERVICED 4 TIMES, AND REPLACING THE REGULATOR (SMALL MOTOR). NOW THIS IS THE 5 TIME I WILL HAVE THIS SERVICED AGAIN, AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THE TRUCK FOR 2 YEARS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 28, 2008
2 SPARK PLUGS FOWLED UP, SEIZING IN BLOCK AND BREAKING INSIDE. *TR
Visibility, Feb 28, 2008
TWO POWER WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN AND WON'T ROLL BACK UP. THE REGULATORS SEEM TO BE BROKEN. THE FIRST ONE TO GO WAS THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR, THEN 6 WEEKS LATER, THE DRIVER DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Feb 28, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 SUPERCREW AND HAVE SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW MECHANISM. FIRST THE DRIVER FRONT WINDOW JUST SUDDENLY FELL INTO THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING MY FAMILY TO A PUMPKIN PATCH. I PAID TO HAVE THAT WINDOW REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE THE DRIVER REAR WINDOW FALL INTO THE DOOR! I WAS WAITING TO GET THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT WHEN, YOU GUESSED IT, THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR! I CURRENTLY HAVE THEM BOTH TAPED CLOSED SO MY TWO BOYS IN CARSEATS DON'T FREEZE EVERY MORNING! THIS IS APPARENTLY AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND FIXED! *TR