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.
Campaign 04V200000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,036 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 15, 2004
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OR MORE. THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS. AFTER 6000 MILES THE PROBLEM RESURFACED.. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Power train, Tires, Sep 14, 2004
TIRES REPLACED AT LESS THAN1,000 MILES. REAR END REPLACED AT LESS THAN 5,000 MILES STEERING WHILLE VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS REPORTED FROM DAY ONE. TIRES REBALANCED AND FRONT END CHECKED MORE THAN 3 TIMES AND STILL HAVE VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. REAR ELECTRIC SLIDEING GLASS MOTOR BAD AT 6,000 MILES
Suspension, Tires, Sep 9, 2004
I HAVE A 2004 F150 AND AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MOST OTHERS HERE. I HAVE A BAD VIBRATION THAT WAS STARTING AT 42 MPH AND IS NOW HAPPENING AT ALL SPEEDS ALL THE TIME. THE DEALER HAS REBALANCED THE TIRES, PUT ON A VIBRATION DAMPER AND ALSO HAS REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES AND WHEELS AS A SET ALL TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM HAS BEEN GOING OUT OF THEIR WAY TO TRY TO HELP ME, BUT LIKE ME THEY ARE GETTING VERY FRUSTRATED AS FORD IS NOT DOING MUCH IF ANYTHING TO TRY TO FIX IT. I AM NOW GOING TO BE SEEING A FORD ENGINEER ON SEPT 20TH ABOUT THE PROBLEM. SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX IT. FORDS ENGINEER SAYS IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TIRES AND THAT I SHOULD LIVE WITH IT. I DON'T THINK SO. I HAVE BEEN TO MY DEALER 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Sep 8, 2004
WHILE COMING THRUOUGH THE EXIT OF AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO SHUT OFF THE MOTOR. )AK *TS
Tires, Sep 7, 2004
SEVERE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT 50 MPH PLUS. ROUSH TEJON F150 SUPERCREW. 20" ROUSH WHEELS WITH 20" BFG ALL TERRAIN TA TIRES. DEALER HAS TRIED TO BALANCE 2 TIMES. NTB CANNOT BALANCE. LOCAL SHOP AT MY EXPENSE CANNOT BALANCE. DEALER IS NOT TEST DRIVING TO VERIFY REPAIR IS CORRECT AND COMPLETE.*AK
Visibility, Sep 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONSUMER NOTICED WATER COMING THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ,AND REPLACED IT THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Power train, Sep 2, 2004
WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD I UNDERSTAND THIS IS DUE TO THE OVERDRIVE NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. I HAVE HAD OTHER PEOPLE TELL ME THEIRS TRUCKS (FORD F150) DO THE SAME THING. IS THEIR A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM?*AK
Suspension, Aug 31, 2004
CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY / SHAKE WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 30, 2004
I HAVE A FORD F-150 EXTENDED CAB WITH APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS NOW. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT FORD INSTALLS BRAKES THAT DON'T MEET UP RIGHT WITH THE ROTERS WHICH CAUSES THE SQUEAKING. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MY DEALER COULD DO AND THAT I SHOULD BUY A DIFFERENT BRAND OF BRAKE PADS TO PUT ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THESE NEW PADS WOULD RUN APPROX $50.00. I CALLED FORD AND WAS INFORMED THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM EITHER. I DON'T THINK IT'S RIGHT THAT MY VEHICLE THAT HAS 3000 MILES AND THAT I'VE OWNED FOR LESS THAN A YEAR HAS SQUEAKING BRAKES AND NO ONE WANTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK
Power train, Aug 25, 2004, crash
WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR. AS RESULT, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. *AK
Power train, Aug 25, 2004, crash
ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS,VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING,AND TRUCK BEGAN TO MOVE.THIRD TIME WAS UNDABLE TO CATCH IT AND TOTALED THE TRUCK. VEHICLE WAS ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD.*AK
Steering, Aug 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55 TO 75 MPH STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED BACK AND FORTH. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Power train, Aug 21, 2004
PURCHASED NEW FX4 02/04. NOTICED TERRIBLE VIBRATION, OCCASIONAL HESITATION, AND TRANSMISSION SLIPAGE. TOOK TO DEALER 7 TIMES, VARIOUS PARTS REPLACED. PROBLEMS NOT FIXED. THEY FINALLY SAID THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT IT COULDN'T BE FIXED. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Aug 19, 2004
2004 FORD F150 XLT 4WD SUPERCAB(BRAKES CONSTANTLY SQUEALING)CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL EVEN BRAKING.I NEVER HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. 'VE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE BACK TO FORD DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF 4 MONTHS.CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ARE SCUFFING THE BRAKE PADS AND DEGLAZING THE ROTORS.IT'S FINE FOR A MONTH AND THE SQUEALING IS BACK AS WELL AS A DEPOSIT OF BRAKE DUST ON THE WHEEL.I'VE ALSO HAD TWO INCIDENTS CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC ACCELRATOR(FORD CALLS THIS DRIVE BY WIRE AS IT IS DIGITALLY CONTROLLED ACCELERATION)THE TROUBLE LIGHT DISPLAYED IN DASH PANEL TWICE OVER A PERIOD OF 4 MONTHS.THE LAST INCIDENT CAUSED THE VEHICLE ENGINE TO VIOLENTLY SPUTTER AND MISFIRE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER .THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT AND I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING APPEARED WRONG WITH THE ACCELERATOR MODULE.THE BRAKES I CAN LIVE WITH BUT THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR IS PARAMOUNT FOR THE VEHICLE TO FUNCTION.NO ACCELERATOR(DIGITAL) NO GO.LOSS OF POWER,CONTROL AND YOU MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURY TO YOU AND OTHERS. *AK
Power train, Tires, Aug 19, 2004
DRIVELINE/TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND CLUNKS WHEN ACCELERATING ON 2004 F150 4X4. REQUENCY: INTERMITTENT ROUGHT INTO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH SAID COULD NOT DUPLICATE THEREFORE COULD NOT FIX. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE: IF HAPPENS WHILE ACCELERATING INTO MERGE TRAFFIC OR INTERSECTION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Aug 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO COMPLETE STOP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR, FINALLY THE STICK SHIFT DIDN'T MOVE FROM PARK TO A DRIVE GEAR. ALSO BRAKES VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED . *AK
Steering, Fuel system, Other, Power train, Seat belts, Structure, Tires, Aug 16, 2004
TAILGATE STRAPS ARE THE SAME LENGTH, BUT WHEN YOU PUT PRESSURE ON THE TAILGATE, ONLY THE LH TAILGATE STRAP SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE. THE TRUCK HAS VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE PROBLEMS. THEY HAVE BALANCED THE TIRES 4 TIMES, REPLACED THE TIRES. THE FSE FROM FORD TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A RIDE AND SAID IT NEEDS A NEW DRIVESHAFT. THE BRAKE DUST IS A BIG PROBLEM. YOU NEED TO WASH THE WHEELS DAILY. FORD NOW HAS UPDATED PADS. I HOPE THEY REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY. TWO OF THE ROTORS ARE ALSO GROOVED. THE TRUCK HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN 5+ TIMES NOW! THE AC UNIT ONLY HAD 22 OUNCES OF FLIUD IN IT. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE 30+. MY AIR WAS VERIFIED TO BE 8-10 DEGREES WARMER THAN SPEC. THE GAS DOOR (SPRING) BROKE. THE PAINT ON THE HOOD IS FLAWED. IT DIDN'T GET FULLY SPRAYED ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE HOOD. BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR DIFF. ARE WET. SOMETHING IS LEAKING. THE SEATBELT STITCHING IS COMING APART.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 14, 2004
DROVE VEH. 10 MILES, PARKED, CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING STARTED VEHICLE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR, COULD ONLY OBTAIN SOME BRAKE BY PUMPING PEDAL.*AK
Structure, Aug 13, 2004
PURCHASED '04 F-150 IN OCTOBER OR '03. AT SPEEDS, THE VIBRATION WAS SO BAD THAT MY HANDS SHOOK ON THE WHEEL, AND I COULD SEE THE HOOD MOVING. TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER TO CHANGE TIRES AND BALANCE, ETC. DID NOTHING, THEN A PARTICULAR MECHANIC GOT ON IT AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE DAMPER FIX. HE INSTALLED IT AND THERE IS GREAT IMPROVEMENT. I AM AMAZED THAT THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO BE SOLD WITH NO EFFORT TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION PROBLEMS, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE ADVERTISING CONTINUES TO SAY THAT IT IS SUCH A REMARKABLE VEHICLE. I ALSO HAD A SIDEWALL BLOW OUT AND IT WAS TOUGH TO FIND REPLACEMENT GENERAL TIRE IN THE CORRECT SIZE. MY COMPLAINT ISN'T THE DEALER, ITS THE DESIGNERS. I'LL BE INTERESTED TO SEE IF CHANGES ARE MADE IN THE 2005.*AK
Air bags, Aug 12, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT THAT RIPPED THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OFF. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED LEFT ARM INJURIES. *JB
Electrical system, Aug 11, 2004
2004 /F-150/SC LARIOT/5.4. A/C ( EATC ) NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE FORD DEALER 5 TIMES AND STILL NO RESOLVE. A/C WILL NOT COOL PROPERLY SHORT CYCLES 6/7 TIME PER MINUTE. THE EATC (ELECTRONIC AIR TEMPRATURE CONTROL) FOR THE A/C DOES NOT OPERATE IN FORD SPECS. AS PER FORD F-150 WS MANUEL, PAGE 412-00-4 AND STATES" IT IS KNOWN THAT A REFRIGERANT PRESSURE OF APPROXIMATELY 210 KPA ( 30 PSI) WILL YIELD A OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF 0*C (32*F). THE A/C CYCLING SWITCH CONTROLS SYSTEM OPERATION IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN THIS TEMPERATURE." TEST RESULTS ( IN F* ) AT 58 / 64 % HUMIDITY MAX COOL.( ADD 8/10* FOR REG A/C) #1. AMB.70*=A/C @44* STABLE #2. AMB.80*=A/C @51* STABLE #3. AMB.90*=A/C @56* AND UNSTABLE #4. AMB.100*=A/C@62* AND UNSTABLE #5. AMB. 110*=A/C @70* AND UNSTABLE THESE RESULTS WERE VERIFIED AND REPRODUCEABLE ON 7 NEW UNITS FOR COMPARISON. FORD "HOTLINE " SAYS THAT AS LONG AS THE PRESSURES ARE NORMAL THE SYSTEM IS NORMAL AND THERE ARE NO REPAIRS OR CHANGES AUTHORIZED. IF THIS SYSTEM WAS WORKING AS ENGINEERED BY FORD SPECS. THESE READINGS WOULD BE 8/10* LOWER AND OPERATING CORRECTLY WITH NO COMPLAINTS. FORD HAS STATED " DO NOT RETURN THIS VEHICLE UNLESS THERE IS A REAL PROBLEM. *JB
Suspension, Aug 10, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY FRONT AND REAR END OF VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND VIBRATED. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE WHEN VEHICLE'S SPEED REACHED AND EXCEEDED 52 MPH. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A DAMPTER KIT, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2004
REAR ROTORS HAVE DEEP GROOVES BEING CUT INTO THEM, THE FRONT ARE NOT AS BAD BUT MORE RIPPLES IN THEM. I TOOK IT TO MY FORD DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO HAVING USED TIRE SHINE ON THE TIRES. I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I USED IT AND IT WAS THE NITE BEFORE I BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE. THE TRUCK IS A 2004 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 FX4. IT HAS 4256. MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOTICED 11 OTHER F150 SUPERCREWS WITH THE SAME 2 LINE GROOVES CUT INTO THE REAR ROTORS. ONE OF THOSE TRUCKS ONLY HAD 600 MILES ON IT. ALL WHERE THE 2004 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 ( LARIAT AND FX4)
Suspension, Aug 5, 2004
FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATES VIOLENTLY ENOUGH THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME OFF THE GLASS. PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS BUT IS WORSE AT ABOUT 40 MPH. IT LAST ANY WHERE FROM ONE QUARTER OF A MILE TO FOUR MILES AND THEN STOPS. IT COMES AND GOES WITH NO WARNING AND THERE IS NO BUILD UP TO THE VIOLENT SHAKIN. IT STOPS AS FAST AS IT STARTS.*AK
Steering, Jul 31, 2004
VIBRATING/OSCILLATING STEERING PROBLEM BETWEEN 60-70MPH. HAD IT SERVICED 4 TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NIBBLE HAS BEEN REPLACED. TIRES HAVE BE REPLACED WITH BETTER BRAND (NITTO 404S, P275-55R-20). HAD STOCK AND GOOD YEAR GTII'S PRIOR). TIRES HAVE BEEN ROAD FORCED BALANCED MANY TIMES WITH LITTLE IMPACT.*AK