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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 17, 2004
I DRIVE A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW. ON A 50 DEGREE CLEAR DRY MORNING I LEFT THE HOUSE AND DROVE 100 YDS TO STOP SIGN AND STOPPED. TURNED LEFT DROVE 100 YARD TO STOP LIGHT CONTROLLED INTERSECTION. STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL. IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ENGINE RPM INCREASED WITHOUT INPUT FROM ME (MY FOOT WAS STOMPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL). PULLED THE GEAR SELECTOR TO LOW, PUMPED BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY, MADE A HARD RIGHT TURN TO AVOID ENTERING THE INTERSECTION AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK. I SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW MOMENTS IN ORDER TO CALM DOWN. UPON RESTARTING, THE BRAKES SEEMED TO WORK NORMALLY. THE TRUCK IS NOW AT THE DEALER FOR INVESTIGATION OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Dec 17, 2004
2004 F150/5.4 ENGINE QUITS AT LOW SPEED. COMPLETELY RANDOM, MAY DO IT SEVERAL TIME IN ONE DAY AND THAN NOT AGAIN FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WHEN THE VEHICLE QUIT AT INTERSECTIONS AND RAILROAD TRACKS. SINCE NO ODBC CODES ARE EVER SET, DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *JB
Power train, Dec 13, 2004
2004 SCREW LARIAT - VIBRATION THROUGHOUT WHOLE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45-60MPH, ONLY IN O/D. I BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO THE CONTENTS OF TSB 04-25-07 AND TSB 04-25-08. *AK
Fuel system, Other, Dec 9, 2004
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AUG. 31,2004. AT APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND TIRES. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IS WORKING ON IT BUT AT THIS THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE REPAIRED. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE WHEN HOT, OR SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THIS ROUGHNESS TRANSFERS TO THE TRANSMISSION WHEN DRIVING. THE DEALER STATES FORD WILL NOT ALLOW REPAIRS TO BE MADE FOR THIS PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSE.*AK
Suspension, Dec 9, 2004
JUST LIKE MANY OTHERS BAD VIBE IN STEERING WHEEL, GAS PEDAL AND BED OF TRUCK... HAVE HAD DEALER TRRY TO FIX TWICE... REPLACED TIRES, ROAD FROCED BALANCED TIRES AND NOW I AM TO DRIVE IT FOR 2000 MILES TO SEE IT THAT HELPS... I HAVE SEEN THAT FORD HAS A TSB OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM AND STILL ARE NOT FIXING ANYTHING. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Dec 8, 2004, crash
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30-35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER VEHICLE, CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED ON , HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND THE ABS FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED.*AK
Tires, Dec 8, 2004
VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CHASSIS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-60 MPH. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP FOR 3RD TIME FOR SAME PROBLEM. SO FAR JUST ROAD FORCE BALANCE OF TIRES, AND BOTH FRONT TIRES REPLACED. PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED WITH LESS THAN 700 MILES ON VEHICLE, THE DAY AFTER DELIVERY OF VEHICLE.UI*AK
Suspension, Electrical system, Dec 7, 2004
UPON INVESTIGATION, FINDING VERIFIED MY SUSPICIONS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE REAR-END. *BF THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO FAILED. *SC
Power train, Dec 7, 2004
TRANSMISSION TENDS TO POP AND SWITCH GEARS ON ITS OWN. REVERSE OCCASIONALLY SERVES LIKE THE NEUTRAL GEAR, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM BACKING UP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TESTING , BUT RESULTS SHOW THAT EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. THIS TENDS TO BE A PROBLEM ONLY WHEN CONSUMER IS OPERATING VEHICLE ON OWN TIME.*AK
Power train, Dec 3, 2004
2004 F-150 VIBRATION ISSUE. THIS IS A REAL AND SERIOUS ISSUE. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR A DAIGNOSIS ON THE VIBRATION. THE DEALER SAID THEY NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE DRIVESHAFT. I WAITED 3 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS ON BACK ORDER. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVESHAFT, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD NOT CURED THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WAS LOOKING FOR A FIX AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME WHEN THEY FIGURE IT OUT. AFTER PICKING UP MY TRUCK FROM THE DEALER I TOOK IT ON THE FREEWAY TO TEST IT OUT, TOOK TO ABOUT 55 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES,I FELT A SERIOUS VIBRATION FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I CALLED THE DEALER BACK AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE UNSAFE HANDLING OF THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRUCK WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. BUT NO GUARANTEES!!! I CARRY MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE. REMEMBER THE EXPLORER AND THE DEATHS DUE TO ROLLOVER!!! THNK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.*AK
Power train, Dec 3, 2004
I PURCHASED A FORD F150 , THIER WAS A VIBRIATION IN STEERING ,CALLED SALE'S MAN AND INFORMED HIM OF PROBLEM .WE SET UP A SERVICE TO BALANCE TIRE'S,THIS SOLVED STEERING VIBRATION, BUT CAUSED VIBRATION IN REAREND .CALLED SERVICE TO HAVE MY TRUCK INSPECTED ,UPON INSPECTION AND TSB A VIBRATION DAMPNER WAS INSTALLED ALONG WITH REBUILDING REAREND.AFTER RECEIVING MY TRUCK BACK ,STILL HAD VIBRATION BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH TOOK BACK TO SERVJCE THEY REPLACED REAREND,DRIVESHAFT ,CARRIERBARRING ,DROVE FINE FOR TWO DAY'S THEN VIBRATION WAS BACK . UPON VISIUALLY INSPECTING THE WORK , I NOTICED REAREND WAS SITTING ABOUT 1 INCH FARTHER TO THE RIGHT , I NOW AM GETTING READY TO TAKE BACK TO SERVICE TO HAVE WORK PERFORMED AGAIN.I HAVE 5,161 MILE'S ON MY TRUCK, REAREND WAS FIRST WORKED ON BEFORE 3000 MILE'S AND FIRST OIL CHANGE.VIBRATION PERSISTS.*AK
Structure, Dec 2, 2004
2004 FORD F150 2X4 REGULAR CAB FLAIRSIDE EVERE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. SEEMS TO BE IN REAR END OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP (MARSHAL MIZE FORD CHATTANOOGA, TN) STATES THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM BUT THERE IS A PROBLEM ACCORDING TO FORD ENGINEERING TSB 40303. SERVICE MANAGER STATED HE HEARD OF SOME VIBRATION ISSUES. FORD NEEDS A RECALL.*AK
Suspension, Dec 2, 2004
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT MOST SPEEDS, MOST NOTICABLE BETWEEN 40-50. THE TRUCK IS NOW STARTING AN UNUSUAL SHAKE/REBOUNCE ON VERY SMOOTH ROADS AS WELL. 4 ATTEMPTS TO FIX AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. BOUGHT AT 15 MILES, NO PROBLEMS, STARTED AROUND 1500 MI, NOW AT 6200 AND IT'S GETTING WORSE!!*AK
Power train, Dec 1, 2004
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
Power train, Nov 28, 2004
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD F150 SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCK, AS I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND STARTED HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BED WAS SHAKING TERRIBLY BETWEEN 55 AND 62 MPH. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE I WAS THREE MILES AWAY AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK THE NEXT DAY, I DID. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS FIXED, IT WASN'T. I LEFT AGAIN (THE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT JACKY JONES FORD IN SWEETWATER, TN., AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM WAS JUST AS BAD. THE SERVICE CLERK (JASON) TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK AND THAT FORD WAS IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING IT. THAT WAS A MONTH AGO. NOW I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS, MAYBE THOUSANDS OF FORD F150'S WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE NOT BEING FIXED. I CANNOT GET THE DEALER TO RESCHEDULE A TIME TO REPAIR MY TRUCK.*AK
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 28, 2004
PURCHASED 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 4X2 AT HUB CITY FORD INC IN CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA ON NOVEMBER 15, 2004. AFTER HEAVY RAINS THE PICKUP CAB FLOODED, COVERING THE REAR SEAT BACK, BENCH, AND CARPETING IN LARGE PUDDLES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL ROD, STEERING COLUMN, AND ALL BARE METAL WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. *AK TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS "NORMAL" AND WOULD BE PAINTED, AND DETAILED TO CLEAN THE CARPETS. WAS ALSO INFORMED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK WAS A FAULTY SEAL AROUND THE TOP CAB REAR BRAKE LIGHT. APPOINTMENT WAS MADE FOR TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30TH, 2004. INSPECTED THE CAB FURTHER ON SUNDAY (TODAY) NOVEMBER 28TH, 2004. RUST IS COVERING ALL EXPOSED METAL, INCLUDING THE SEAT BRACKETS (WHICH HOLD THE SEATS TO THE FRAME) ALL BOLTS, AND MOST OF THE REAR CAB METAL BEHIND THE REAR SEATS. WATER IS STILL COVERING THE REAR FLOOR PANS AND SIDE PANS UNDER PLASTIC SIDE STEPS (UNDER WHICH IS BOUND WIRING RELATING TO FORWARD TO REAR ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS). THE DAMAGE FROM RUST IS NOT SURFICIAL, BUT DEEP, CRACKED AND PITTED. WILL ATTEMPT TO HAVE DEALER REPLACE VEHICLE ENTIRELY.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Nov 26, 2004, crash
CONSUMER WAS PULLING INSIDE OF THE GARAGE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THEN, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE COLLISION. *AK.....THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, ND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE TWO CHILDREN, 5 AND 7 YEARS IN THE BACK SEAT WHO COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT. IF THE VEHICLE HAD MOVED 3 INCHES TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER WOULD HAVE GONE THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR, WHERE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS WORKING AND COULD HAVE BEEN RUN OVER AND SERIOUSLY HURT. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON CHRISTMAS EVE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET IN MIDWAY, KY. IT WAS IN PARK WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT WIDE OPEN. CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE ACCELERATOR WENT DOWN TO NORMAL. *AK
Suspension, Nov 24, 2004
VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION SHOOK AND VEHICLE VIBRATED WHILE BEING DRIVEN. TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR, BUT NO PROBLEM IS FOUND. *NM
Suspension, Nov 24, 2004
FORD F150 SUPERCREW 2004- VEHICLE VIBRATION AT ALL SPEEDS. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Nov 23, 2004
SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2004 FORD F-150, I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE BEGINNING TO DISCOLOR FROM A BUILD-UP OF BRAKE DUST. LESS THAN A MONTH INTO OWNING THE CAR, I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS THE RESULT OF A FORD DECISION TO REPLACE THE ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BRAKE PADS WITH QUITER ONES BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT NOISY BRAKES. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH I WAS HAVING TO CLEAN MY WHEELS EVERY THREE WEEKS DUE TO THE CONSTANT BUILD-UP OF THE BRAKE DUST. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE NO LOW-DUST VERSION FOR THE F-150'S EVEN IF I WERE TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF. THEY PROVIDED NO HELP OR SUPPORT, EVEN SUGGESTING THAT WE CONSUMERS WERE AT FAULT FOR THIS NEW BRAKE DUST PROBLEM BECAUSE OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE PREVIOUS PADS' NOISE, AS IF TO SUGGEST THAT WE DESERVE OR SHOULD HAVE EXPECTED AT LEAST ONE OF THESE PROBLEMS. MY POSITION IS THAT WHEN I BUY A $40,000 NEW CAR, I EXPECT THAT ENOUGH R&D WAS DONE TO DELIVER A QUIET AND LOW DUST BRAKE PAD. IF THIS PROBLEM ISN'T REMEDIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, I GUESS MY ONLY RECOURSE IS NEVER TO BUY FORD CARS AGAIN. IT'S BEEN AROUND 6 MONTHS SINCE MY PURCHASE AND MY TRUCK HAS ABOUT 7000 MILES ON IT; YET I STILL HAVE TO WASH THE FRONT WHEELS OFF AT LEAST EVERY THREE WEEKS DUE TO THE DISCOLORATION FROM THE BUILD-UP. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 22, 2004
THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY/VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD TO TURN BOTH FRONT ROTORS. THE CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE ROTORS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. *JB
Power train, Nov 20, 2004
VEHICLE HAS A SHIMMY (VIBRATION) AT OR ABOVE 45 MPH, INCREASES WHEN LOADED AND FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK
Suspension, Nov 18, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VIBRATION CAME FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Tires, Nov 18, 2004
TWICE THE ENGINE HAS GONE INTO "FAIL-SAFE" OR "LIMP" MODE; DIAGNOSED AS A "COMPUTER" GLITCH ON A BRAND NEW 2004, LESS THAN 700 MILES, FORD F150 PU; ONCE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY; ONCE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THERE IS ENOUGH POWER TO GET YOU OFF OF THE ROAD. STOPPING THE TRUCK, CUTTING IT OFF AND BACK ON ALLOWED FOR NORMAL USE. ALSO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CHECKED 3 TIMES, WAS TOLD UNDER INVESTIGATION; NO FIX YET. 3 OUT OF 4 NEW TIRES WERE REPLACED DURING DIAGNOSTICS STATING THAT THEY HAD "FLAT" SPOTS ON THEM.*AK
Suspension, Tires, Nov 17, 2004
2004 F-150 SUPER CREW 4X4. VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL SHACKES. DEALER STATES THAT TSB IS AWARE- MANUFACTURER. IS WORKING ON IT. HAVE SEEN INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN MANY IDENTICAL TRUCKS. WHAT IS FORD GOING TO DO? WHAT CAN I DO? HELP.*AK