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.
Campaign 07E075000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07V336000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E052000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V443000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Suspension, Apr 4, 2005
10/19/04 PUCHASED A NEW FORD F150 SUPERCREW. I DISCUSSED A VIBRATION I FELT WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SALES PERSON. HE SAID IT WAS FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRES, AND THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT AFTER THE PURCHASE. SCHEDULED TO TAKE IT IN THE SHOP 3 DAYS LATER FOR REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE VIBRATION IS A KNOW PROBLEM ON 2004 SOME 2004 F150 TRUCKS. I HAVE EVERYTHING DOCUMENTED IN DETAIL I CAN SEND. THIS SPACE LIMITS ME TO 2000 CHARACTERS. *AK
Power train, Mar 31, 2005
THERE IS A VIBRATION FROM REAR CAN BE FELT THROUGH OUT TRUCK SEAT ,/STEERING WHEEL /BED SHAKES WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS40-65
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 30, 2005
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP.*AK *BF *NM
Fuel system, Other, Mar 24, 2005, fire
WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AT CAMPSITE, ABOUT MIDNIGHT, CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED TO FIND THE TRUCK ON FIRE. CONSUMER AND OTHERS AT THE CAMPSITE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO AN AUTOMOBILE CLINIC, AND WAS INFORMED THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THEN, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Suspension, Mar 24, 2005
VEHICLE SEEMS TO WANDER ON ITS OWN EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE...AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT COULD BE THE WIND BUT AFTER IT FIRST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION I WATCHED CLOSER AND IT JUST SORT OF PULLS AT TIMES TO ONE SIDE..DON'T THINK ITS THE TIRES CAUSE THEY WERE CHECKED AT A DEALERSHIP NOT LONG AGO..THIS TRUCK SEEMS TO HAVE ALOT OF PROBLEMS..WON'T BUY ANOTHER ONE
Power train, Mar 24, 2005
REAR END SHUDDERS OR SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP AND TURNING...THERE IS ALSO A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END...FROM READING NHSTA COMPLAINTS THIS SEEMS TO BE QUITE A LARGE PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK...SEEMS LIKE FORD WOULD STEP UP AND FIX WHATEVER IT IS....WORST TRUCK I EVER BOUGHT
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 24, 2005
ACCELERATOR PEDAL...ADJUSTABLE PEDAL LEVELS SEEM TO MOVE CAUSING DRIVER TO STEP ON ACCELERATOR INSTEAD OF BRAKE PEDAL...HAPPENS OFTEN...VERY DANGEROUS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 23, 2005
I HAVE A 2004 F150 SUPER CREW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WITH 39,367 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT PADS AT 30,000 AND NOW THE DELER TELLS ME THE REAR ARE GONE ALSO, AT UNDER 40,000 MILES. I DRIVE ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY, NO IN TOWN DRIVING, THE TRUCK IS EMPTY, AND I DO NOT OWN A TRAILER. DEALER SAYS "TOUGH LUCK". FORD REP WAS EVEN LESS COURTEOUS WHEN HE DENIED MY REQUEST TO MEET HIM TO DISCUSS THE HORRIBLY UNACCEPTABLE BRAKE LIFE. I HAVE SEVERAL OTHER FORDS, A 2001 EXPEDITION THAT GOT ALMOST TWICE THE BRAKE LIFE, AND MY WIFE DRIVES IT IN TOWN EVERY DAY. DEALER HAS BLAMED FORD. FORD SAYS "BRAKE WEAR IS NORMAL". MAYBE IT IS TIME MY LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO FORD COMES UNDER SERIOUS REVIEW!*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 23, 2005
2004 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK STALLS WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. THE TRUCK HAS DONE THIS OVER 20 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS.*AK
Power train, Mar 18, 2005
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. HOWEVER, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Mar 18, 2005
I BOUGHT A 2004 FORD F150 IN APRIL 2004. SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 10 MONTHS, I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM FIX TWO PROBLEMS. THE FIRST PROBLEM IS REGARDING MY BRAKES. THEY CONTINUALLY SQUEAK AND SOMETIMES FEEL SLUGGISH. I HAD A JIFFY LUBE REPRESENTATIVES INSPECT MY BRAKES AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS LOOKED SCARRED. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID MY BRAKES WERE WITHIN FORD SPECIFICATIONS, AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. THE SECOND PROBLEM REVOLVES AROUND A TRANSMISSION THAT SKIPS IN AN OUT OF GEAR. IN SEVERAL POINST, WHILE PULLING ON TO HIGHWAYS, THE TRANSMISSION SKIPS AND AND DELIVERS TOO MUCH POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS, CAUSING THE TIRES TO SLIP ON WET PAVEMENT. LUCKILY, NEITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS HAS CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED AS THEY HAPPEN FREQUENTLY AND THE DEALER STATES THAT THE CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THESE PROBLEMS AND FOUND THAT MANY 2004 F150 SUPER CREW OWNERS EXPERIENCE SIMILAR PROBLEMS.*AK
Electrical system, Mar 18, 2005
WHILE DRIVING TO SLOW DOWN FOR A STOP THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT A CONSTANT PROBLEM BUT ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN EVERY ONCE AND AWHILE. IT IS HARD TO STEER ONCE THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SOME NEAR ACCIDENTAL COLLISIONS. WHEN I CONTACTED A DEALER ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND THEY SET ME UP WITH THE MALOY FORD SERVICE CENTER WITH AN APPOINTMENT FOR MARCH 21 2005 BUT THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN ASKED TO BRING IT IN EARLIER THEY REFUSED AND SAID I CAN PARK IT AND LEAVE IT AND THEY WOULD GET TO IT MONDAY. THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE A MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. I HAVE TO DRIVE 40 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK SO I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY PROBLEM TILL THEN.*AK
Seats, Mar 14, 2005
TRUCK BOUGHT IN OCT 2003, 4X4 SUPERCREW LARIAT WITH LIGHT COLORED SEATS. LEATHER SEEMS TO TURN BLACK AND FADE ONLY AFTER A FEW MONTHS IN LUMBAR AND BACKS, PLUS ARMREST CONSOLE. BASICALLY WHEREVER SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE.*AK THEY REPLACE SEAT COVERS, BUT SINCE MAY 2004, THEY WERE REPLACD JUN 30, 2004 AND NOV 6, 2004. IT IS NOW MARCH 2005 AND STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. NO ONE SEEMS TO WANT TO GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 11, 2005, fire
RE NHTSA'S RESPONSE DATED 10/21/04 RE DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD IN 1997 FORD F-SERIES TRUCKS. REPLY DUPLICATE TO MIDLOTHIAN, VA OFFICE. *BF THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED INTO MANY PIECES. NO FLAMES WERE SEEN BUT THICK BLACK SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOR TWENTY MINUTES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE INSIDE THE ENGINE FUELED BY OIL. *TC
Parking brake, Mar 9, 2005, crash
NOTE: THIS IS JUST A STARTING POINT FOR MY NEIGHBOR. SHE WILL CONTACT YOU PERSONALLY WHEN BACK IN STATE. 2004 FORD SUPERCREW PICKUP TRUCK. BOUGHT FROM DENVER DEALERSHIP WITH 6000 MILES.*AK 1) BRAKES BEGAN ACTING UP ( OVERHEATING ) 2) LEFT REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE LOCKED UP WHILE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING DAM ON SNOW COVERED ROAD. TRUCK WENT INTO SKID AND SLAMMED INTO GUARD CABLE. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. WOMAN AND TWO YOUNG DAUGHTERS TRAUMATIZED BY VEHICLE HOVERING OVER 400 FT.DROP OFF DAM. APPROXIMATELY 10 FT MORE TO THE LEFT AND VEHICLE WOULD HAVE UNDENIABLY FLIPPED AND ROLLED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DAM AND INTO THE POWER PLANT. 3) BROUGHT TO SUMMIT FORD DEALERSHIP IN SILVERTHORNE, CO. MECHANICS ALL AGREED THE LEFT REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE AND LED TO THE ACCIDENT. NOW, FORD WON'T HONOR TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND STATE FARM INSURANCE SAY THEY WON'T REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS IS A FORD DEFECT. NEIGHBOR LADY HAS BEEN WITHOUT HER JUST BOUGHT VEHICLE NOW FOR OVER TWO MONTHS. COUNTLESS PHONE CALLS HAVE BEEN UNANSWERED OR IGNORED AS FINGER POINTING CONTINUE4S BETWEEN THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND FORD. I WAS CALLED TO SCENE AND HELPED VEHICLE OWNER GET TRUCK OFF GUARD CABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Mar 9, 2005
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE MAKING TURNS, SLOWING DOWNS OR COMING TO A STOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 9, 2005
2004 F150 SUPERCREW, ENGINE STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP, BRAKING AND SLOW TURNS. HIS HAS HAPPENED 30 TO FORTY TIMES SINCE THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW OCT 2003. AD IT SERVICE FOR THE PROBLEM IN 2004, SEEMED TO FIX IT, BUT STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN. HAD IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 2 MORE TIMES WITH NO FIX YET. WHEN THE ENGINE DIES YOU LOSE BRAKES STEERING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC.*AK
Suspension, Mar 8, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BUCKED AND BOUNCED FOR 7 MILES ON ASPHALT. DEALER CHECKED THE VEHICLE 5 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FOUND. *TC
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Mar 7, 2005, crash
THE CONSUMER'S 2004 FORD F150 EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST INDICATED 4 TROUBLE CODES (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, PCM PROCESSOR FAULT, THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH FORCED SHUTDOWN AND AN INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY). *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 7, 2005, crash
THE CONSUMER 2004 FORD F150 EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST INDICATED 4 TROUBLE CODES (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, PCM PROCESSOR FAULT, THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH FORCED SHUTDOWN AND AN INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY). *NM
Steering, Mar 6, 2005
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AT SPEED RANGE 60-75 MPH. SO FAR ALL ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR BY FORD DEALERSHIP HAVE FAILED. LAST ATTEMPT WAS TO ROAD FORCE BALANCE TIRES. TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 8000 MILES
Steering, Suspension, Mar 1, 2005
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT 65 TO 70 MPH. FOLLOWED TSB 4-25-8 WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. FORD DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE VIBRATION ISSUE. EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, FORD HAS EXTENDED TIRE WARRANTY TO 36,000 MILES. *JB
Tires, Feb 28, 2005
THE TIRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN ON THE FRONT TREADS. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE CHECKED THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK FOR THE WEIGHT REQUIRED FOR TIRES AND THEY DID NOT MATCH. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, NO RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER ON THE TIRE REPLACEMENT.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 28, 2005, fire
FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF FORD F-150. OWNER WAS ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE SNOW WHERE HE GOT STUCK. WHILE DOING SO, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE FIRST SEE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE COWL. HEAVY FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPT.
Suspension, Feb 25, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT ALL FOUR TIMES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM