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.
Structure, Jul 27, 2004
THE CONSUMER OWNS A NEW 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ODOMETER, TRIPOMETER, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND COMPASS WERE MOVED TO A SMALL PANEL INSIDE THE SPEEDOMETER WINDOW. ON THE PREVIOUS MODEL THE GAUGES WERE VISIBLE. ON THIS MODEL THE GAUGES CAN ONLY BE SEEN AT NIGHT OR ON DARK DAYS. ON BRIGHT DAYS IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO READ THE DISPLAYS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM
Power train, Visibility, Jul 26, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAME BLURRY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD CONCERN WITH VIBRATION UNDER THE VEHICLE. DEALER FOUND THAT THE VIBRATION IS COMING FROM THE DRIVERSHAFT, WHICH WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *LA
Vehicle speed control, Jul 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Suspension, Jul 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING FRONT END VIBRATED HEAVILY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Jul 16, 2004, crash
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND LEFT RUNNING. WE HAD 3 COOLERS IN THE BACK SEAT, SO WE LEFT IT RUNNING WITH THE AIR ON. WE HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES TOTAL THAT DAY WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ON HIGH. WE UNLOADED THE COOLERS 1 AT A TIME. THIS TOOK APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. WE WERE STANDING IN OUR KITCHEN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SOMETHING SMASHED INTO THE HOUSE AND THEN WE SEE OUR VEHICLE "DRIVING" BY THE WINDOW UP OUR DRIVEWAY. IT SLID ALONG THE HOUSE AND HIT THE GARAGE (GARAGE IS DETACHED). MY HUSBAND JUMPED IN THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND TURNED IT OFF BEFORE IT WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE. IT HAD HIT THE CENTER POLE, AND WAS STOPPED BY THAT. THERE WAS NO ONE OUTSIDE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. WE CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER AND WERE TOLD IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME OUT OF PARK BY ITSELF. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS, AND FOUND THAT FORD HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST, SO I THINK IT IS POSSIBLE. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPLANATION FOR THIS HAPPENING. THERE WAS NO ONE AROUND OUTSIDE, AND WE WERE IN THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR OVER 30 MINUTES AND WE HAD BEEN IN IT 4 DIFFERENT TIMES (IN THE BACK SEAT) UNLOADING STUFF, SO THERE IS NO WAY IT WAS NOT IN PARK. WE TESTED THIS TOO, IF YOU LEAVE IT IN DRIVE, AS SOON AS YOU STEP OFF THE BRAKE IT ROLLS FORWARD RIGHT AWAY. WE ALSO DO NOT BELIEVE IT WAS A "PRANK" BY ANYONE, AS THERE WAS NO ONE AROUND OUTSIDE AND MY HUSBANDS WALLET WAS ON THE DASH AND MY PURSE WAS IN THE PASSANGER SEAT AND BOTH WERE NOT TOUCHED. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT LIKE I SAID THEY KEEP INSISTING IT ISN'T POSSIBLE. WHICH IS NOT TRUE, AS I SEE THEY HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST. I'M NOT SURE WHAT ELSE I CAN DO AT THIS POINT SINCE THE FORD DEALER WON'T EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS COULD BE A PROBLEM. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 15, 2004
WHILE PARKING A 2004 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK I EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED AS I WAS ENGAGING THE BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. AS I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND LET THE VEHICLE STOP ON ITS OWN. I LATER TOLD THE OWNER (MY UNCLE) ABOUT THE EVENT, AND HE IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME THAT HE HAD A SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE. HE TOLD ME WHAT WAS HAPPENING WAS MY FOOT WAS TOUCHING BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. I EXAMINED THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AND SURE ENOUGH MY FOOT WOULD BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE TWO, ENGAGING BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. THE FOLLOWING DAY I HAD THE SAME SITUATION OCCUR AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP BY MOVING MY FOOT LEFTWARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. A PERSONAL NOTE ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE WITH FORD FULL SIZE PICKUPS, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING VARIOUS MODELS SINCE THE MID 1970'S AND HAVE NEVER HAD AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OCCUR. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL COMES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS THAT MAY PLAY APART IN THE PROBLEM. BUT I THINK THE SIZE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS IS AN ERGONOMICS PROBLEM THAT WILL NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED OR MAIMED. I HAVE KNOW DOUBT PEOPLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HARMED HAD THEY BEEN WITHIN FOUR FEET OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OCCURRED. *LA
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 13, 2004
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
Power train, Jul 7, 2004
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE DRIVING ACROSS AN INTERSECTION. CONSUMER WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE TO THE ROAD. WHEN ACCELERATING IT SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR. METAL WAS FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION. FORD SAID SEND IT BACK TO MANUFACTURER. *AK *NM
Tires, Jul 6, 2004
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY (APPROX. 65 - 70 MPH) AND THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE SIDEWALL. MY 2004 F-150 ONLY HAS 9700 MILES ON IT TO DATE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS OTHER TIRE STORES, DID NOT CARRY THIS PARTICULAR TIRE (255X65XR17). FORD LEAVES YOU WITH NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE EXCEPT TO PURCHASE ALL NEW WHEELS AND TIRES. *JB
Suspension, Jun 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMIED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Steering, Suspension, Jun 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. *AK THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. *SC *JB
Visibility, Jun 28, 2004
CONSUMER INDICATED THAT WINDSHIELD HAD A WAVE IN IT WHICH DISTORTED THE VISION WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND HAD IT REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 21, 2004
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. AND A ODOR WAS COMING IN FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT O RING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, A SECOND PROBLEM OCCURRED. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR,AND THE DRIVER HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 20, 2004
I BOUGHT MY 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW FX4 FEB. 17, 2004.I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE A/C SYSTEM AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO GET HOT[ ABOVE 85 DEGREES ] I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER[SCARSDALE FORD ] TWICE AND THEY TELL ME IT IS IN SPEC ,BUT IT DOES NOT COOL THE CAB, I CHECKED THE TEMP COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AND IT STAYS AT 43 DEGREES, MY WIFES PATHFINDER BLOWS AT 28 DEGREES, A BIG DIFFERENCE.I AM NOW WAITING FOR A FORD ENGINEER TO SHOW UP AT THE DEALER SHIP.T O SPEAK FRANKLY I AM VERY UPSET WITH THE WAY THIS IS BEING HANDLE BY FORD.I HAVE HAD MANY DIFFERENT CAR OVER THE YEARS AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Suspension, Jun 18, 2004
LEFT FRONT END , WHEN I BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AFTER LETTING THE TRUCK SIT FOR OVER A MINUTE, AS I START TO DRIVE I CAN FEEL AND HEAR A ROUGH NOISE, I CAN FEEL IT ON THE DRIVERS FLOORBOARD, IT VIBRATES FOR A SECOND OR TWO AND ITS ALSO AUDIBLE, I TOOK IT INTO MY DEALER HAD HE SAID HE HEARD NOTHING BUT I HAVE LET FRIENDS DRIVE AND THEY SAY THEY HEAR AND FEEL IT TOO, THE SOUND IS LIKE SOMETHING MAY BE RUBBING OR SETTING BACK INTO PLACE. MY TRUCK IS A 2004 F150 AND STARTED DOING THAT ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. *AK
Suspension, Jun 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30-55 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE/SHIMMY HEAVILY. SOMETIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OF THE VIBRATION WOULD SUBSIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD NOT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. *LA *NM
Suspension, Jun 14, 2004
VEHICLE BOUNCED AND WAS UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A DAMPENING ON THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNSTABLE. ANY OBJECTS LOADED IN THE VEHICLE BED MAY FALL OUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BOUNCED . *AK THIS PROBLEM CAUSED SICKNESS IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD. *SC *JB
Tires, Jun 10, 2004
WHILE PERFORMING SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY IN THE CENTER, AND ROTATED THEM. THE TIRES WEAR IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIR PRESSURE. *AK
Steering, Jun 9, 2004
2004 F-150 SCAB 4X4, STEERING WHEEL VABRATION AT 50 + MPH, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THIS 7 TIMES WITH NO RESULTS, TRUCK HAS BEEN AT DEALER FROM MAY 20TH TO DATE UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO VIBRATIONS, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES 3 TIMES, STEERING RACK 2 TIMES, NUMORUS TIRE BALLANCES, DRIVE SHAFT. ASKING FORD TO REPLACE THE TRUCK, BUT ALL OF THE TRUCKS ON THE DEALER LOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IN SOME DEGREE . *AK
Tires, Jun 4, 2004
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO IMPACT WHILE DRIVING ON DIRT ROAD. TIRE SIDEWALL SHREDDED, BUT TRUCK WAS STOPPED SAFELY. THIS IS MY SECOND TIRE FAILURE IN 6 WEEKS, AND REPLACEMENTS IN THIS TIRE SIZE ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. I'VE BEEN W/OUT A SPARE FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS NOW.*AK
Suspension, Electrical system, May 24, 2004
I HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 FX4 SUPERCAB. I AM EXPERIENCING TWO PRIMARY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. FIRST, THE VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL "NIBBLE". THE VIBRATION IS PRESENT AT NEARLY ALL SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ROLLONG OVER SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE TWICE AND WILL HAVE IT AGAIN (3RD TIME) TOMORROW. CLAIM TO BE ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING WHEEL "NIBBLE" HAPPENS AROUND 75-80MPH AND DID IMPROVE SLIGHTLY WITH REBALANCING THE TIRES. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH THE A/C SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM IS NOT COOLING THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS 85 OR HIGHER. THE CONDICTION IS PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT IDLE. THE DEALER SAYS THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING AT SPEC. I TALKED TO A FRIEND WHO HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HE SAYS HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND HE IS BRINGING HIS TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE A/C IN MY FRIEND'S 1997 RANGER COOLS BETTER THAN MY NEW F-150. *AK
Power train, May 17, 2004
I HAVE AN 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 4X4. A FEW DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT, IT DEVELOPED A SLIPPING / SHUDDERING PROBLEM IN THE REAR END WHEN YOU STARTED FROM A STOP AND WHILE TURNING. SUNSTATE FORD SAID THAT THE SLIP YOKE HAD NO LUBRICATION. SO THEY LUBED IT. WITHIN 2 DAYS THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. THE SHUDDERING HAPPENS HOT OR COLD BUT BECOMES WORSE THE MORE THE TRUCK IS DRIVEN. WHEN I BROUGHT IT BACK TO SUNSTATE FORD TO LET THEM TRY TO FIX IT AGAIN, THEY SAY THE PROBLEM IS NORMAL. I OWNED ALOT OF TRUCKS IN MY LIFE AND NOT 1 OF THEM DID THIS. FROM TALKING TO ONE OF THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES I LEARNED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. ADDITIONAL INFO: TRUCK HAS 4.6L ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND A 3.73 LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE. *AK
Power train, Exterior lighting, Equipment, May 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINE BROKE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE LINE. A MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK DEALER ALSO REPLACED FUSE FOR THE BACK-UP SENSOR. ALSO, VEHICLE'S TAIL LIGHTS DOESN'T WORK. *AK
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Structure, May 13, 2004
TEST DROVE NEW F-150 SUPER-CREW-CAB 4X2, AT 60 MPH EXPERIENCED A TERRILBE SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL AND BAD VIBRATION FROM LEFT REAR OF TRUCK. RETURNED TRUCK TO LOT AND TEST DROVE NEW F-150 SUPER-CREW-CAB 4X4, EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AT 30 MPH AND 60 MPH. BOUGHT 4X4, SALESMAN SAID THE TRUCK MOST LIKELY NEEDED WHEEL BALLANCING, OR IT WAS OUT OF ROUND. WE MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TWO DAYS LATER TO ADDRESS THE SHIMMY/VIBRATION PROBLEM.THE MECHANIC HAD THE TRUCK ON LIFT FOR TWENTY MINUTES. RESULT, DEALER HAS TO ORDER A PART FOR A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT REQUIRES A VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS INTERESTING, THER IS A WHOLE LOT OF NEW F-150 TRUCKS AT THIS DEALERSHIP. I DROVE TWO AND BOTH HAD SAME PROBLEM. THEY (FORD), HAVE A KNOWN SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM AND YET AS PLENTIFUL AS THIS PROBLEM IS ON THE LOT THEY HAVE TO ORDER THE PART, AGAIN FOR A KNOW PROBLEM DOCUMENTD BY THEIR BULLETIN THAT THIS PART IS REQUIRED AND THEY DON'T HAVE IT IN STOCK TO FIX MY TRUCK OR THE OTHER ONE I TEST DROVE ON THEIR LOT OR THE NEXT ONE AND SO-ON AND SO-ON.....AFTER READING ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS THERE HAD BETTER BE A FIX FOR THIS OR I WILL SURELY DELIVER MY $40,000 WORTH OF INQUIRIES AND ADVERTISEMENTS. MOTOR TREND TRUCK OF THE YEAR...OR NOT!!! *AK
Vehicle speed control, May 10, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE, THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR 15 DAYS, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB