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.
Tires, Apr 5, 2006
2004 FORD F150 HAS TIRE NIBBLE BETWEEN 50 AND 57 MPH AND VIBRATION AT 45 MPH. SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED 3 RIMS AND 3 TIRES (CONTRACK). STILL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I PLACED THE SPARE TIRE ON PASSENGER FRONT DUE TO A FLAT AND IT REDUCED THE NIBBLE AND VIBRATION BY HALF. I PURCHASED 4 NEW 20 INCH COOPER TIRES AND 4 NEW RIMS AND VIBRATION IS 95% GONE AND SLIGHT NIBBLE AFTER 10,000 MILES. I WILL HAVE TIRES REBALANCED AND ALIGNMENT CHECKED AND PLAN THE HAVE REAR LOWERED BY 2 INCHES. A FRIEND HAD THE REAR LOWERED BY 2 INCHES ON HIS 2004 F150 AND HELPED WITH STABILITY AND VIBRATION. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 3, 2006
2004 F-150 SUPER CREW - TAKEN BACK TO DEALER STARTING APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE FOR SEVERE SQUEALING AND PULSATING, IT'S GOING BACK FOR THE 6TH TIME NEXT WEEK. THE ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE AND SOME KIND OF SPRAY (YEAH RIGHT) AND STILL NOT FIXED. NOW SEVERE SHAKING AT ANY SPEEDS VERY INTERMITTENT, AND ALWAYS PULSATES LIKE WARPED ROTORS INCLUDING SQUEALING ALL THE TIME. OH YEAH THE REAR END CLUTCH PACKS WERE ALSO REPLACED THREE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 1, 2006
LOSS OF BRAKING. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. COULD PUMP UP BRAKES FOR PARTIAL BRAKING, BUT BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BARTOW FORD, BARTOW, FL ON 3/29/06, BUT WAS NOT LOOKED AT UNTIL 3/30/06. SERVICE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. TOW TRUCK OPERATOR MENTIONED TO ME THAT HE HAD TOWED ANOTHER 2004 FORD F-150 THE PREVIOUS WEEK THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF BRAKING. *JB
Suspension, Mar 31, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A ROARING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND REBUILT ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED.
Power train, Mar 30, 2006
I HAVE OWNED A 2004 FORD F-150 FX4 WITH ONLY 14,000 MILES ON IT FOR 3 WEEKS AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP AT FORD FOR 4 DAYS NOW AND THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. TRUCK MAKES A RATTLING NOISE FROM UNDER FRONT END WHEN PULLING A HILL OR WHEN YOU REACH 50 MPH. IT ALSO SEEMS TO LOSE POWER OR "BOG DOWN" MOMENTARILY WHEN IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A "NIGHTMARE" BECAUSE THEY CAN HEAR THE NOISE AND FEEL THE GEAR SHIFTING PROBLEM, BUT CAN'T FIND WHAT'S WRONG AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. WE HAVE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THIS TRUCK WAS A FORD BUY BACK AND WE ARE THE 3RD, POSSIBLY 4TH, OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE, (STILL INVESTIGATING). WE ARE WONDERING WHY THIS TRUCK HAS CHANGED HANDS SO MANY TIMES WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. WE WILL BE RETURNING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER TOMORROW AND GETTING OUR 2003 EXPEDITION BACK, WHICH HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY, AND WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT AGAIN, CAUSING US TO TRADE IT IN...WE'LL BE BACK TO SQUARE ONE!!! THANKS FORD! BY THE WAY, THESE ARE NOT THE ONLY 2 INSTANCES WHERE I HAVE HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH FORD PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICE. I WROTE A DETAILED LETTER TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONCERNING ANOTHER VEHICLE I HAD PURCHASED FROM THEM SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I STATED THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE AND ALSO ABOUT THE POOR SERVICE I RECEIVED FROM THEIR COMPANY...OF COURSE I NEVER GOT A RESPONSE. I COULD GO ON FOREVER. SIX YEARS AND 7 FORD PRODUCTS LATER, I MAY HAVE FINALLY LEARNED MY LESSON. SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING SWITCHING TO THE "OTHER GUYS" FOR A VEHICLE. *JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AS THE THIRD DOOR ON THE VEHICLE WAS OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE A CHILD'S FINGER WAS OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. AS THE PRESSURE OF THE OUTSIDE HANDLE WAS APPLIED THE CHILD'S FINGER BECAME LODGED INSIDE THE INTERIOR HANDLE AND SUSTAINED A ONE INCH CUT TO THE FINGER. THE LACERATION WAS COMPLETELY TO THE BONE AND REQUIRED IMMEDIATE SURGERY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK.....THE CONTACTED NOTIFIED THE DEALER THREE TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER HAD NOT OFFERED TO PUT A DIFFERENT HANDLE IN THE CAR. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 16, 2006
2005 FORD F-150. RECURRING BRAKE PROBLEM IN APPROX 28,000 I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES AS BRAKES SQUEAL AND GRIND. APPROX EVERY 4 - 5,000 MILES, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Structure, Mar 2, 2006
2004 F150 RIGHT FOG LIGHT REPLACED, FRONT KICK PANEL CRACKED AND LOOSE. *TS ***NAR*** THE FLOOR TRIM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAME APART. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE OIL PRESSURE READ ZERO. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *NM
Steering, Equipment, Mar 1, 2006
I HAVE A FORD REGENCY F-150 WITH A FACTORY 6 INCH LIFT DONE BY REGENCY. WHEN THE LIFT WAS DONE THE STEERING LINKAGE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINE SO WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED A HOLE WAS WORN IN THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE. I TALKED TO REGENCY AND RICK SAID IT WAS THE SECOND HE HAD HEARD OF. MINE IS BEING FIXED NOW BUT ANYONE ELSE WHO OWNS ONE OF THESE VEHICLES IS AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. I AM REPORTING THIS IN THE HOPES NO ONE IS HURT UNNECESSARILY. *NM
Power train, Exterior lighting, Feb 28, 2006
I HONESTLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY 2004 F150 FX4. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT BOTH LINCOLN/MERCURY AND FORD DEALERS HERE IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS SO I'M NOT MAKING THIS STUFF UP AND THE DEALERSHIPS KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG, BUT DOES NOT WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR DOES NOT HAVE QUALIFIED/TRAINED MECHANICS. THIS WILL BE MY ONE AND ONLY FORD. *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 24, 2006
2004 F150 BRAKES BEGAN TO SHIMMY AND SHUTTER 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. ROTORS AND BRAKES WERE RESURFACED AND REPLACED. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** ABOUT THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER BEGAN HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS 3 TIME, RESURFACED THEM TWICE, REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES AND REPLACED THE FRONT CALIPERS ONCE. THE REAR END WAS REPLACED ON DEC 2, 2004 BECAUSE OF VIBRATION AND BAD BEARINGS.
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 24, 2006
1) MY TRUCK WILL STILL OUT WHEN COASTING TO RED LIGHTS OR WHEN IDLING. 2) WHEN THE TRUCK STALLS, I LOOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BREAKS, YESTERDAY IT DIED OUT RIGHT ON TOP OF SOME RAILROAD TRACKS AND WAS GIVING ME TROUBLE TRYING TO RESTART. IT WOULD SAY "LOW OIL PRESSURE" ON START UP, HOWEVER THAT'S BECAUSE THE RPM'S WEREN'T HIGH ENOUGH TO CREATE ENOUGH OIL PRESSURE. IT WILL THEN GO INTO ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. 3) THE FORD DEALERSHIP SAYS I NEED A NEW THROTTLE BODY AND TO REFLASH THE PCM. HOWEVER I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS YET BECAUSE I CAN NOT AFFORD THEM. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 17, 2006
WE HAVE A FORD F-150 2004 THE TRUCK IS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR OLD TO US. THE TRUCK STARTED CUTTING OUT WHEN GOT HOT. SO WE CARED IT UP TO THE FORD DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC WHERE WE WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER WHICH WAS CHANGED. WELL THE TRUCK COUNTIES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. AND EACH TIME IT GETS WORSE IT IS CAUSING MORE TROUBLE WITH THE VEHICLE. AND ON TOP OF THAT THE SEAT BELTS LOCK UP ONCE THE TRUCK IS CRANKED. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND IT NEVER GOT BETTER. *NM
Power train, Feb 17, 2006
2004 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X. INTERMITTENT VIOLENT VIBRATION IN DRIVELINE. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED REAR END, DRIVESHAFT,CHECKED FRONT END,TIRES,ETC. USUALLY SMALL VIBRATION BECOMES VIOLENT AT TIMES. CAN NOT DUPLICATE AT WILL. DEALERSHIP NOW SAYS NOTHING WRONG. WHEN VIOLENT SHAKE OCCURS MUST STOP VEHICLE TO STOP SHAKE. I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. HAS SHAKEN VIOLENTLY 6 TIMES IN ABOUT 6000 MILES. *NM
Power train, Feb 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR ABOVE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 2/28/2006 - *NM
Steering, Feb 3, 2006, crash
REGARDING 2004 FORD F150 4X4 PICKUP: SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS. OUR LOCAL DEALER FIXED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. HE STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF 2004 4X4 PICKUPS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. LAST WEEK THE VEHICLE CRASHED, WHICH RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES (MULTIPLE HEAD FRACTURES) TO MY WIFE, AND THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED. I WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT TWO-LANE COUNTRY ROAD, UP A SLIGHT GRADED. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT. IT MADE A 180 DEGREE TURN, AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS (OVER THE CENTER CROWN) ACROSS THE ROAD AND BROADSIDED A POWER POLE. THE POLE STRUCK THE PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR, EFFECTIVELY CAVING IT IN AND CAUSING THE INJURIES. DAYS LATER I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED (AND PHOTOGRAPHED) THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS RESTING AGAINST THE BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE EVIDENT TO EXPLAIN THIS. I DID OBSERVE THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAD A CLEARANCE BETWEEN IT AND THE RIGHT BRAKE HOUSING. NOTE THAT THERE IS NO COLLISION DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE OR FRONT PORTION OF THE TRUCK. THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO PIVOT ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE BRAKE SUDDENLY GRABBING. *NM
Power train, Feb 1, 2006
2004 FORD F150 STX 4X4 4.6L ENGINE, MILEAGE: 19,800 MILES: INTERMITTENT VIOLENT DRIVETRAIN SHAKE IN REAREND OF TRUCK AT 40 TO 65 MPH. PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED ON JANUARY 1, 2006. PROBLEM FEELS LIKE THE TRUCK HAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT I DON'T. MY WIFE WILL NO LONGER DRIVE DOES NOT CONSIDER IT SAFE. I WILL NOT LET MY CHILD DRIVE IN TRUCK. DEALER REPLACED DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT AND LEAKING REAR AXLE SEAL. AS SOON AS I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT, I NOTICED THE EXACT SAME VIBRATION. I RETURNED IT TO THE FORD DEALER. THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO FIX TO THIS PROBLEM. WHEN WILL THE GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE? *NM
Tires, Feb 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 70MPH IT STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE IN THE TIRES, THERE WAS UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRES AND SEVERE ROUNDING. THEREFORE, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE VIBRATION WAS FELT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. ONCE AGAIN AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK FOR INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND SEVERE ROUNDING OF THE TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED AGAIN. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
Equipment, Jan 20, 2006
THE SPARE TIRE RACK HOLDS THE TIRE TIGHTLY TO THE FRAME HAS CAUSED THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE TIRE TO BE DAMAGED. *JB
Tires, Equipment, Jan 20, 2006
I HAD LEFT MY CAR FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED THE TIRE WAS FLAT, AND I NOTICED A SLIT IN THE SIDEWALL. LATER I FILLED THE TIRE WITH AIR. THE VISIBLE SLIT DID NOT LEAK AIR, BUT ANOTHER SMALLER CRACK DID. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. *JB
Steering, Jan 17, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX FRACTURED AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. *NM *AK
Trailer hitches, Jan 14, 2006
I OWN A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW (NEW BODY STYLE). IT CAME EQUIPPED W/FACTORY INSTALL TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. I HAVE SINCE PURCHASED A ROCKWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER, WHICH I TOWED MANY MILES LAST SUMMER. I KEPT CHECKING AND RECHECKING MY WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION/SWAY CONTROL SETUP BECAUSE, WHILE TOWING, THE TRAILER SEEMED TO SWAY MORE THAN IT SHOULD, ESPECIALLY WHEN BEING PASSED BY TRACTOR TRAILERS. I WORKED W/REESE CUSTOMER SERVICE BY TRYING THEIR DIFFERENT SUGGESTIONS, TO NO AVAIL. I HAPPEN TO ALSO WORK FOR A FORD DEALER SO I TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY DURING A LUNCH BREAK TO RAISE MY TRUCK UP ON A LIFT TO BE SURE THAT ALL THE MOUNTING BOLTS WERE THERE AND THAT THEY WERE TIGHT. WHAT I FOUND STARTLED ME. THE 2" RECEIVER TUBE ON THE HITCH HAD SPLIT ABOUT 1 1/2" IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER, TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. IT WAS ABOUT 1/8" AT IT'S WIDEST POINT. I HAD MY TRAILER'S TONGUE WEIGHED AT A CERTIFIED PUBLIC SCALE. IT WEIGHED 893 LBS. THE HITCH IS RATED FOR A 9,900 LB. TRAILER W/990 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT-WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING ACTUAL WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER IS APPROXIMATELY 7,700 LBS.,FULLY LOADED. OUR DISTRICT FORD ENGINEER AUTHORIZED ADDITIONAL REINFORCING OF THE NEW HITCH AFTER WE HAD REPLACED. HE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SIMILAR OCCURRENCES THAT HE HAD WITNESSED,EVEN THOUGH WHEN I CALLED THE FORD ENGINEERS IN MICHIGAN,THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THEM. INCIDENTALLY,THE FORD ENGINEERS ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS MOST LIKELY A FAULTY HITCH,AND THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THAT EXCESSIVE TONGUE WAS THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE THE HITCH WAS ALREADY IN THE TRUCK,AND THIS HITCH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE REAR BUMPER/FRAME,THE REINFORCING WAS DONE W/THE HITCH IN PLACE. ONLY THE BOTTOM AND THE SIDES WERE ACCESSIBLE AND AFTER ONLY A FEW MORE TRIPS,THE TOP OF THE RECEIVER TUBE WAS OPENING BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE REINFORCEMENTS WORKED. RIGHT NOW, MY SERVICE MANAGER IS WORKING TO HAVE THE FORD HITCH REPLACED W/AN AFTERMARKET ONE, TO SEE IF IT STANDS UP ANY BETTER. *NM
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 5, 2006
I HAVE A NEW FORD F150 SUPER CREW THAT HAS HAD THREE SETS OF ROTORS , STABILIZER BARS, TIRES, BRAKES, BRAKE CLUSTER, ETC. I NOW HAVE 18,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND IT IS NEEDING ANOTHER SET OF ROTORS NOW. IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WE HAVE CHILDREN AND ARE AFRAID TO TAKE THEM ANY WHERE IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE OTHER THAT I CAN PROVIDE INFO THAT HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. I NEED HELP WITH THIS AND I AM GOING TO EXPLORE EVERY AVENUE POSSIBLE TO SEE THAT NO ONE IS INJURED DO TO THIS DEFECT.*JB
Exterior lighting, Jan 4, 2006
TURN SIGNALS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL, JIGGLING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OR PARKING, PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN "P" THEN INTO "D" WILL GET THE SIGNALS TO WORK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM (HENCE THE INTERMITTENT), BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE PARTS. THE PROBLEM BEGAN OCT. 2005 AND CONTINUES. THE SIGNALS WILL WORK FOR DAYS AT A TIME, THEN FAIL FOR HOURS AT A TIME. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT AND TRAFFIC CITATION WAITING TO HAPPEN. *JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 2, 2006
2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB; THE REAR DRIVER DOOR CAN BE IN THE 1/2 LATCHED POSITION AND THE FRONT DOOR CAN ENGAGE 100% AND THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT WILL GO OUT, YET THE DOORS ARE NOT FULLY SECURE. THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN SPECIFICATION; ALSO REPORTED TO FORD WHO STATED TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB