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.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2004
A LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTARTED IT. TOOK VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE HOUSING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RUNS THEN STOPS AFTER TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. *TC
Power train, Nov 16, 2004
NOISE IN REAR END ABOUNT 60 TO 70 MILES A HOUR.WHINNING NOISE.*AK
Suspension, Nov 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED HEAVILY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Nov 12, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL ACROSS A PARKING LOT. THE DRIVER MANAGED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR, JUMP INTO THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE BRAKE ON BEFORE IT ROLLED ONTO A MAIN STREET. *NM VEHICLE WAS ONLY 20 DAYS OLD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE CLIP TO BRACKET FROM THE FACTORY WAS MISSING. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED IN TO COMPLAIN SHE WAS TOLD BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE THAT IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT THEY DID NOT BUILD THE TRUCK. NO LOANER CARS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMERS NAME WAS NOT PUT INTO THE SYSTEM FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. *TC *JB
Power train, Nov 12, 2004
FORD F150 EX CAB 2 WHEEL DRIVE AT 1400 MILES LOUD NOISE FROM REAR END DURING TURNS OR ACCELERATION. DEALER REPLACED PARTS IN DIFFERENTIAL. SINCE DEALER FIX, LOUD "HUMMING" NOISE FROM REAR END OVER 35 MPH. VIBRATION FROM REAR END WHILE GOING 40 MPH+. *JB
Visibility, Nov 12, 2004
WHEN USING THE HEAT IN MY 2004 F-150 SUPER CREW FX4 IT CONSTANTLY POURS OUT OF MY DASH. EVEN WHEN SET ON FLOOR OR DEFROST IT WILL POUR OUR OF THE DASH. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF USING THE HEAT, THE RIDE BECOMES QUITE UNCOMFORTABLE. MY FACE GETS REAL HOT AND EYES GET BLOODSHOT FROM BEING DRIED OUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD 5 TIMES AND THE FIRST TIME THEY COULD SEE/FEEL THE PROBLEM. NOW THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT, THEY TELL ME THAT IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I OWN 2 OF THE SAME TRUCKS AND ONE DOES IT AND ONE DOES NOT. *JB
Power train, Nov 11, 2004
REPORTED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THAT MY NEW 2004 FORD F150 FX4 TRUCK HAD WHINE AND CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM REAR AXEL/DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY AT TAKE OFF FROM STOP AND SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. DEALER WAS INSTRUCTED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY ENGINEERING DEPT. NOT TO ATTEMPT REPAIR. 1000 MILES LATER THE PROBLEM HAS GOT WORSE. *JB
Suspension, Nov 10, 2004
FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Nov 10, 2004
I PURCHASED NEW FORD F150, THE FIRST TIME UP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE HAD A VIBRATION BETWEEN THE SPEED OF 55 AND 65 MPH. *AK
Suspension, Nov 9, 2004
2004 FORD F-150, VIBRATION PROBLEM: TRUCK BED AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Nov 9, 2004
I AM GOING TO GIVE YOU A VIEW OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS TRUCK IN THE 2 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS NEW TRUCK. THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK I TOOK IT BACK FOR A VIBRATION IN THE BREAKS AND A VIBRATION IN THE WHEELS AT 30 AND 75 WELL AS I AM SURE ALL OF YOU KNOW THE VIBRATION IN THE WHEELS AT THOSE SPEEDS WAS THE TIRES ARE OUT OF ROUND AND WELL THE BREAKS WELL WE ARE STILL ON THAT ONE I ALSO HAD A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END. WELL THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD TO GET NEW TIRES AND THAT THE REAR END WAS BAD. SO NOW THAT THEY HAVE REPLACED THE REAR END AND REPLACED THE TIRES AND REBUILT THE BREAK SYSTEM THAT STILL DOES NOT WORK, AND NOW THE WINDOW FALLS OFF TRACK AND I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN THE TRUCK LIKE PLASTIC ALSO LET ME ADD THAT THE KEYPAD DOES NOT WORK. NOW REMEMBER THAT THIS TRUCK IN TWO (2) MONTHS OLD I BOUGHT IT ON AUGUST 23 2004 AND IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 9, 2004. SO WHAT DO YOU THINK THAT I SHOULD DO??? I DO APPRECIATE ALL THE INPUT .*AK
Fuel system, Other, Nov 9, 2004
THE COMPUTER PROCESSOR WILL NOT RETAIN ANY INFORMATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND IT REMAINED THERE FOR 21 DAYS WHILE THIS PROBLEM WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AND THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN WHILE IN MOTION. AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. *SC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 8, 2004
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILLS STATE ROAD APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHIMMER, AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE VERY BADLY. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH. LUCKILY, WE MADE IT TO THE PARK IN ONE PIECE. I DROVE HOME AND CALLED THE DEALER. THE DEALERSHIP, UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, INDICATED THAT THE 2 FRONT ROTORS WERE BADLY WARPED. THEY MACHINE THEM DOWN JUST SHY OF THE MINIMUM, AND DID NOT REPLACE THEM BECAUSE THE WARRANTY BOOK INDICATED REPLACEMENT ONLY IF IT WAS BEYOND THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED.*AK
Suspension, Nov 8, 2004
HAVE A 2004 F150 XL SUPERCAB. HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE WHERE TRUCK WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR AS IT HAS OCCURED WHEN DRIVING 30MPH, AS WELL AS HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE "VIOLENT VIBRATION" CAN LAST ANYWHERE FROM 10 SECONDS TO 15 MINUTES." VIBRATION WILL THEN SUDDENLY STOP. BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE, REPAIR TECHNICIAN COULD NOT RECREATE PROBLEM. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER NO ERRORS APPEARED. WAS TOLD "SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DID NOT APPEAR WHEN IN FOR SERVICE." WAS TOLD THE NEXT TIME THE PROBLEM HAPPENS DRIVE RIGHT INTO THE SERVICE DEPT. PROBLEM IS I AM NEVER ANYWHERE NEAR THE DEALER, OR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS CLOSED WHENEVER THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS. I AM VERY UNHAPPY, ANNOYED AND FRUSTRATED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 8, 2004
TRUCK CONTINUES TO STALL/ENGINE DIES WHEN DRIVING. USUALLY STOPS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STARTING FROM A STOP. COMMONLY DIES AT INTERSECTIONS/STOP SINGS ETC. HAS STOPED ON HIGHWAY WHEN SLOWING DOWN MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.*AK
Power train, Nov 6, 2004
HAVE A 2004 FX4 SUPERCREW 4X4. HAVE TWO PROBLEMS. FIRST, THE SPEEDO READS 4 TO 5 MPH FAST, HAVE HAD IN SHOP TWICE STILL NO FIX, WAS TOLD THAT WAS THE BEST THEY COULD DO. SECOND, WHEN TAKING OFF FROM DEAD STOP REAR END MAKES 2 SLIPPING CLUNKS, WAS TOLD FROM DEALER IT IS THE LEAF SPRINGS SO THEY GREASED THEM. PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A DAY MAYBE AND IS BACK LOUDER THEN EVER. ONLY 5000 MILES ON TRUCK. WISH FORD WOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND TAKE CARE OF SOME OF THESE "KNOWN" PROBLEMS. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 5, 2004
VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. REPLACED FRONT/REAR ROTORS, RACK AND PINION, STEERING GEAR AND BALANCED ALL TIRES. *BF STEERING VIBRATION AT HWY SPEEDS. STEERING SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. *TC *JB
Vehicle speed control, Nov 4, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES VEHICLE ACCELERATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Nov 1, 2004
TRUCK HAS REAREND VIBRATION @55-60 MPH. TRUCK ALSO HAS STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED (ABOVE 45 MPH). FORD STATES THAT THEY NO THEY HAVE A PROBLEM AND ARE WORKING ON A FIX.*AK
Steering, Tires, Oct 30, 2004
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 SUPERCREW, FROM DAY ONE I HAVE NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 55-70 MPH, I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE NOW FOUR TIMES IN 3 MONTHS. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT IT WAS "ROAD FORCE" BAD TIRES. AFTER REPLACEMENT VIBRATION STILL EXISTED. *JB
Suspension, Oct 28, 2004
DEFECT IN REAR-END ASSEMBLIES OF 2004 F-150. REBUILT THE REAR-END REPLACING 9 DIFFERENT COMPONENTS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE EMANATING FRONT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Oct 28, 2004
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH SLOWING TO STOP AT LIGHT. STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES AND ENGINE REVVED UP. ENGINE WAS FIGHTING THE BRAKES. PRESSED BOTH FEET ON BRAKES AND STILL TRUCK DID NOT STOP. PRESSURE IN THE BRAKES, SO THERE WAS FLUID IN THE CYLINDER. HAD TO SWERVE AROUND ONE VEHICLE AND HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. I CAME WITHIN INCHES OF HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ONCE I GOT THE VEHICLE STOPPED IT WORKED JUST FINE, SO I DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY, BUT THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT IT AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THIS TIME WHEN I TOOK IT IN, DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM AND TOLD THEM IT HAD BEEN IN ONCE BEFORE, THEY TOOK ME A LITTLE MORE SERIOUSLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN 3 MONTHS. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER HAS HAD MY TRUCK FOR TWO DAYS AND CAN NOT GET IT TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND SAID THEY WOULD LET ME KNOW WHAT THEY FIND OUT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 27, 2004
DISC BRAKE DEFECT- I OWN A 2004 F-150 SUPERCREW. TWO OF MY FRIENDS OWN ONE EACH AS WELL. THE DISKS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. MINE HAVE ALREADY WARPED TWICE. THEY FINALLY STOPPED TURNING THEM WHICH ONLY MAKES THE WARPING FASTER, AND PUT A NEW SET ON. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT TEHY WILL DO THE SAME THING. MY FRIENDS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD ACKNOWLEGES THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I DON'T SEE IT AS A RECELL ITEM. I DONT KNOW WHAT FORD WILL DO ONCE THESE TRUCKS ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY ALWAYS TRY TO SELL EXTENDED BUT I WILL NOT BITE AS I KNOW THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. 2. I BELIEVE THAT MOST PEOPLE WILL DRIVE ON THE WARPED BRAKES MAKING THEM BRAKE DIFFERENTLY IN BAD CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THAT BRAKES ARE A MAJOR COMPONANT OF ANY MOVING VEHICLE AND THAT IN NEARLY ALL DANGEROUS SITUATIONS IN A VEHICLE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND DEPENDED UPON. 3. I TALKED PLANET FORD IN TO REPLACING THE ROTORS. THEY WANTED TO TURN THEM A SECOND TIME. ACCORDING TO POSTS ON DIFFERENT WEB SITES, THE WARPING IN THE FRONT ROTORS AND THE GROVING IN THE REAR ROTORS HAS BECOME A MAJOR ISSUE. *AK
Structure, Oct 26, 2004
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB WITH THE TAILGATE DOWN @ 10MPH I WENT OVER A SMALL SPEED BUMP. THE TAILGATE SEPERATED FROM THE TRUCK. WHEN I WENT TO FORD DEALER THEY SAID, "YEAH, IT SHOULDN'T COME OFF THAT EASY" BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAID TO HOLD ON BECAUSE HE FELT HE WOULD SEE ALOT OF THIS. THE GATE IS SPRING LOADED MAKING IT "BOUNCE" WHEN IT IS DOWN. *AK
Steering, Oct 25, 2004
VIBRATION IN VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK