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.
Power train, Feb 24, 2005
WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IT HAS A CLUNKING SOUND AND TRUCK VIBRATES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER (ALLAN VIGIL) FAYETTEVILLE GA. 3 TIMES. THE FINAL OUTCOME IS THAT FORD ENGINEERS SAY THIS NORMAL. I DISAGREE. WORST TRUCK I HAVE EVER OWNED. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *NM
Electrical system, Feb 22, 2005, fire
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE HOME AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Feb 22, 2005, fire
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE BURNED WHILE BEING PARKED. RECALL FOR CRUISE CONTROL FIRE WAS THE SAME THING THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Feb 22, 2005, fire
VEHICLE WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS GRASS IN THE ENGINE BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT IT SEEMED TO BE A SIMILAR PROBLEM TO SHORT WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUICE CONTROL. *AK
Power train, Structure, Feb 22, 2005
HAD HORRIBLE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS,AFTER 6 OR SO VISITS THEY REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT. NOW AT IDLE WARM OR COLD I HAVE A CONSTANT SHUTTER,AND NOW A STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE HAS DEVELOPED. COMPLETELY DISSAPPOINTED IN THIS TRUCK.THIS WAS MY FIRST NEW VEHICLE,A SHAME IT TURNED OUT LIKE THIS!*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 19, 2005
VIBRATION ON TAKE-OFF WHEN COLD FROM REAR-END. FORD WON'T FIX EXTREME BRAKE ROTOR WEAR FOR A NEW TRUCK WITH ONLY 12000 MLES. FORD SAYS THIS IS NORMAL. I DON'T THINK SO.*AK
Suspension, Feb 18, 2005
I HAVE A VIBRATION PROBLEM WITH A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW TRUCK I HAVE OWNED FOR 2 MONTHS. THE DEALER CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM, AND SAYS FORD MOTOR CO CLAIMS IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND CANNOT BE FIXED.*AK
Visibility, Feb 16, 2005
THE POSITION OF THE LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER IS INCORRECT, PREVENTING IT FROM GOING ALL THE WAY UP AND CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THIS IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD DIFFICULT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO ADJUST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPERS WILL NOT DEFROST. *TC
Suspension, Feb 16, 2005
ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FORM THE REAR END. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. *NM *NM
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 14, 2005, fire
THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD AT 10 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE, BLOCKING HIS VIEW FROM THE ROAD. THE OWNER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE , AND WITNESSED IT BURNING UP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *AK *SC
Power train, Feb 14, 2005
15 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, IT WAS IN TO HAVE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED. ONE YEAR LATER, IT HAD THE REAR DIFF FRICTION PLATES WERE REPLACED. 2 MONTHS LATER (RIGHT NOW) THE REAR END SEALS ARE LEAKING. *AK
Steering, Structure, Feb 13, 2005
HOOD APPEARS TO BE LOOSE ENOUGH TO FLY OFF VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WEAK HINGES. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION/NIBBLE AT ANY SPEED. *JB
Service brakes, Air, Feb 10, 2005
SERVICE 3X FOR BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND CLOSE CALLS TO HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. AT FIRST WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS IS NORMAL AND THEN THEY ACKNOWLEDGED BRAKE PROBLEMS AND REPLACED PARTS (MASTER CYLINDER AND HCU). CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD ARBITRATION PROCESS.*AK
Electrical system, Feb 10, 2005, fire
2004 F-150 CAUGHT ON FIRE AS WE WERE DRIVING IT, PULLING 4-WHEELER. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 10, 2005
WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL STARTING TO SHAKE. IT PROGRESSIVELY, BECAME WORSE SO I TOOK IT IN TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING, THEN AS IT GOT WORSE THEY FOUND THE ROTORS WARPED. THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS. ABOUT 4-5 MONTHS WENT BY AND I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL STARTING TO SHAKE AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER, KEARNY MESA FORD AND THE FOUND THE ROTORS WARPED AGAIN. THIS TIME THEY WANTED TO MACHINE THE ROTORS, INSTEAD OF REPLACING THEM. I PUSHED THEM INTO REPLACING THE ROTORS AND PADS AGAIN. THIS TOOK A DAY OR SO TO GET THEM TO DO THIS. ONCE AGAIN, 4-5 MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THIS TIME ENCINITAS FORD SAID THAT FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE ANYTHING REGARDING THE BRAKES. I INFORMED THEM OF ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AND ONLY THEN DID THEY GET BACK TO ME SAYING THEY WOULD REPLACE THE ROTORS BUT NOT THE PADS. MAGICALLY, THEIR SERVICE DIRECTOR SAID THAT FORD HAD NEWER ROTORS AVAILABLE, BUT THEY FLAT OUT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PADS. SO AS OF NOW I HAVE NEW ROTORS AND I AM GETTING NEW PADS PUT ON SOMEWHERE ELSE. I WOULD NOT GIVE THEM ANY OF MY MONEY TO REPLACE THE PADS. I WOULD RATHER HAVE ANOTHER MECHANIC DO THE WORK. WE WILL SEE HOW LONG THESE ROTORS LAST!*AK
Suspension, Feb 9, 2005
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTREME SHAKING FROM THE SUSPENSION, AND SOUNDED LIKE THE WHEELS WERE FALLING OFF. OWNER HAD A DIFFICULT TIME CONTROLLING THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN B DRIVING AROUND 50 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK
Visibility, Feb 8, 2005
PURCHASED NEW FORD F-150 TRUCK FROM DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2004. WAVY DISTORTIONS IN THE WINDSHIELD WERE EVIDENT. REPORTED DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD TO DEALERSHIP, WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED IN JUNE 2004 (AN APPROXIMATE THREE WEEK WAIT WAS REQUIRED, BECAUSE DEALER REPORTED THAT NEW WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.) SECOND WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO DISTORTED, AND DEALER IN ANOTHER STATE SAID THAT WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE REPLACED BY DEALER THAT HAD INSTALLED SECOND WINDSHIELD. THIRD WINDSHIELD REPLACED IN JANUARY 2005, AFTER SIX WEEKS OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH FORD. THIS THIRD WINDSHIELD ALSO HAS THE WAVY DEFECT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 6, 2005
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 FX4, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, THE SAME THING HAPPENED YESTERDAY. I DROVE IT TODAY AND ITS NOT DOING IT NOW, IM SCARED TO DRIVE IT. *JB
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 5, 2005
VEHICLE VIBRATION AND VERY NOTICEABLE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY/NIBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH. BAD VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. IN FEBRUARY 2004, BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES, I HAD VEHICLE CHECKED/SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES BY FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WAS TOLD TO KEEP DRIVING IT UNTIL IT GETS BROKEN IN (SUGGESTED ABOUT 12-15,000 MILES). DIAGNOSES RANGED FROM WARPED BRAKE ROTORS TO "TIRES SLIPPING ON THE RIMS." VEHICLE NOW HAS 31,000MILES AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Feb 2, 2005
DRIVER EXPERIENCED VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING OVER 25 MPH. THIS CAUSED NUMBNESS TO THE DRIVER'S FOOT. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 2, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Jan 28, 2005, fire
I SAW YOUR REPORT ON THE NEWS ABOUT FORDS NEW FIRE PROBLEM. I HAVE A 2004 F-150 XLT LARIAT P/U TRUCK WITH 3000 MILES ON IT , ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD, CATCH FIRE ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.IT WAS A SEVERE ELECTRICAL FIRE. BEFORE IT HAPPENED , THE RADIO WOULD STAY ON AFTER I LOCKED AND LEFT THE VEHICLE.I HAVE BEEN WITH OUT MY VEHICLE SINCE 10/04 . FORD , AND THE DEALER KEEPS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. FORD LEAGAL DEPT TOLD ME TO CALL MY INSURANCE CO!THEY ARE TELLING ME THEY ARE SENDING A FIELD ENGINEER 2-08-05 TO CHECK IT OUT. THEY HAVE BEEN VERY EVASIVE AND NOT CO-OPERATIVE AT ALL , AND I THINK THEY ARE COMMING IN JUST TO COVER THINGS UP! THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT ON 10-04 ($3000) DAMAGE.AND FORD IS TRYING TO MAKE ME BELIEVE ITS ACCIDENT RELATED AND THEY WONT COVER IT. BUT NOW I SEE THE NEWS , I CAN SEE CLEARLEY NOW ! THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT EASTGATE FORD , ON SEAJAY DR. IN BEAVERCREEK, OHIO, 45430. YOU FOLKS SHOULD COME CHECK IT OUT , BEFORE THEY TRY TO COVER UP SAME PROBLEM IN THE NEW 2004'S ! *AK
Electrical system, Jan 28, 2005, fire
MY 2004 FORD F-150 CAUGHT FIRE AT 5:30AM IN THE MORNING WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY. THE FIRE ENDED UP CONSUMING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE AND THEN JUMPED TO THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOTAL DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WAS IN EXCESS OF $30,000. THE FIRE SEEMED TO START NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTINGATION RESULTED IN AN INCONCLUSIVE REASON FOR THE FIRE. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE FOR WHAT WOULD HAVE STARTED THE FIRE. *AK
Wheels, Jan 25, 2005
WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
Steering, Jan 24, 2005
THE VEHICLE HAS EXTREME VIBRATION AT 60 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING THE STEERING TO SHAKE MAKING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR FOR A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.