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.
Engine and engine cooling, May 6, 2004
ENGINE NOISE
Tires, May 5, 2004
THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY: MAY 1, 2004 FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER P.O. BOX 6248 DEARBORN, MI 48126 GOOD AFTERNOON. THE PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER IS TO ALERT YOU OF A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH HANKOOK TIRES. I PURCHASED AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 F-150 VIN#[XXX] ON FEBRUARY 20, 2004. THIS VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRES. YESTERDAY, APRIL, 31ST 2004 WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SPLIT FROM THE RIM TO THE TREAD AFTER 5,000 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. I AM NOT AN EXPERT BUT I SEE NO SIDEWALL DAMAGE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS FAILURE. I SUSPECT THIS IS SIMPLY A BADLY DEFECTIVE TIRE. I HAVE STARTED THE PROCESS OF GETTING A NEW TIRE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY OFFERED BY HANKOOK. I HAVE CONTACTED HANKOOKS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA. I HAVE ALERTED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER, HERITAGE FORD IN LOVELAND, COLORADO BUT HANOOK HAS GIVEN ME A FORD HOTLINE NUMBER WHICH I WAS ADVISED TO PASS ON TO THE DEALER AS A FIRST STEP. I WILL DO THAT FIRST THING ON MONDAY MAY3RD. IF FORD WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE TIRE PLEASE LET ME KNOW PROMPTLY. I SUSPECT I WILL BE SENT TO A LOCAL HANKOOK TIRE DEALER FOR ADJUSTMENT AND THEY MOST LIKELY WILL KEEP THE DAMAGED TIRE. REGARDS, NO INJURY OR VEHICLE DAMAGE OCCURED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRE SAYING THAT FAILURE INVOLVED A ROAD HAZARD. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT TO BE THE CASE. I HAVE THE TIRE AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO TURN IT OVER TO YOU FOR EXAMINATION. [XXX]. *AK *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Wheels, Apr 29, 2004
CONSUMER QUESTIONED WHY THE OPTIONAL POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL HE ORDERED WERE SUDDENLY REMOVED FROM THE OPTION LIST AND REPLACED WITH STEEL WHEELS. *PH *SC JB
Steering, Apr 29, 2004
VEHICLE HAS VIBRATIONS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. SERVICE MANAGER AND FORD ENGINEER CONCUR WITH MY PERCEPTION AND ARE TRYING TO REMEDY SITUATION. REAR-END OF VEHICLE BOUNCES WILDLY OVER BUMPS, DISPLACING THE REAR FROM THE DESIRED DRIVING LINE, RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH,THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES,THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO PICK UP SPEED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY PUMPING THE BRAKES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND CALLED A TOWED TRUCK TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED REPLACING. *MR *NM
Power train, Apr 28, 2004
2004 FORD F-150 HAS EXTREMELY HIGH AMOUNT OF VIBRATION. VIBRATION IS FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE OPERATING RANGE IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FLOORBOARD TO THE ROOF. THE VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT IT WILL LITERALLY PUT YOUR FEET TO SLEEP AFTER ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES AND YOUR HANDS BEGIN TO GO NUMB AFTER ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS AND NOTHING THEY HAVE DONE HAS HELPED THE PROBLEM IN THE LEAST AMOUNT.
Suspension, Power train, Apr 28, 2004
VIBRATION IN 2004 F150 FORD TRUCK
Visibility, Apr 22, 2004
DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD WIPER LEAVES 6" BLIND SPOT UNCLEARED/UNWIPED IN LINE OF SIGHT ALONG DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD PILLAR. ALMOST HIT PEDESTRIAN AS A RESULT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE. ALSO PULLED OUT AT INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE UNABLE TO SEE. DEALER CAN NOT FIX BECAUSE THE WIPER IS "KEYED" TO THAT POSITION ONLY. FORD HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO RESOLVE ISSUE. OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING OF SAFETY HAZARD TOO. *AK
Suspension, Apr 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-60 MPH THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP SERVICED VEHICLE 4 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION. *AK *LA
Vehicle speed control, Apr 14, 2004
STOPPED AT A "RED" TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. I INSTINCTIVELY PRESSED FARTHER ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND THEN THE ENGINE REVVED TOO HIGH WHICH CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BEFORE HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE THROTTLE DELAY IN "DRIVE BY WIRE" SYSTEM IS TOO PRONOUNCED AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT, EITHER IN THE MANNER THAT HAPPENED TO ME, OR IF I WERE TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC THINKING I HAD ENOUGH TIME BUT REALLY DIDN'T BECAUSE OF THE THROTTLE DELAY. THE DELAY IS USUALLY AROUND ONE SECOND FROM THE TIME I HIT THE GAS TO THE TIME THE ENGINE RPM CHANGES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY RE-FLASHED THE PCM TO THE LATEST VERSION THEY HAD, BUT IT DID NOT SEEM TO MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO TSB FOR THIS SYMPTOM.
Steering, Power train, Apr 14, 2004
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 SUPERCREW AND HAVE NOTICED A VIBRATION/SHUDDER IN THE REAR END BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 25-45 MPH SINCE INCEPTION. ONCE OVER 50 MPH IT SEEMS TO DISIPATE. ALSO EXPERIENCING THE OCCASSIONAL NIBBLE AT THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS PLANNING ON TAKING IT IN BUT I DON'T THINK I'LL WASTE MY TIME SINCE FORD HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE AN EXACT DETERMINATION OF ITS CAUSE ACCORDING TO THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I'VE READ ON YOUR SITE. LOVE THE TRUCK-HATE THE SHUDDER/VIBRATION!!!
Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2004
AN EXCRUCIATING HIGH PITCH NOISE IS PRODUCED FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA OF MY 2004 F150 HERITAGE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-40MPH. THE NOISE PRODUCES AN EARACHE EQUAL TO A SMALL MIGRAINE AFTER 30 MINUTES. THE DEALER HAS OVERHAULED THE TRANSFER CASE AND TAKEN THE TRANSMISSION OUT TO REPLACE BEARINGS BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER HAS STATED THAT THEY HEAR THE NOISE BUT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY.
Steering, Apr 13, 2004
STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 65-75. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Power train, Apr 11, 2004
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 (EXTENDED CAB). WHILE TAKING OFF, TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT- YOU WILL FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE REAR. THIS DEVELOPED APPROX. 1 MONTH AFTER RECEIVING THE NEW TRUCK. I HAVE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO MY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE SERVICE MANAGER FELT THE VIBRATION AS WELL. HE ORDERED A WHOLE NEW REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY, AND THIS WAS REPLACED. HE EXPLAINED THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO WHEN TURNING- ONE WHEEL IS MOVING FASTER THAN THE OTHER, WHICH SOMETIMES CAUSES THIS VIBRATION IF IT WAS NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED. I FELT THE VIBRATION MORE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD, AND THE AXLE WAS NOT WARM. AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR, THE NEW AXLE WORKED FINE- BUT THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED- APPROX. 1 MONTH LATER. I ONLY HAVE 6500 MILES ON THE TRUCK, AND THIS WILL BE IT'S 3RD REAR AXLE. IF ANY ONE ELSE IS EXPERIENCING THIS, MY VEHICLE'S REAR END WAS REPLACED, AND WILL NEED TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. *JB
Steering, Apr 3, 2004
VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL ABOVE 55 MILES HOUR,LESS CONTROL OF TRUCK. *NM
Air bags, Apr 1, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE SUN TEMPORARILY IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. THIS CONDITION CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT A FENCE HEAD ON. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP WHERE BOTH MECHANICS DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AIR BAG FAILURE. THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK THE CLOCK SPRING BUSTED AND FAILED TO RELEASE THE AIR BAGS. THE AIR BAG SENSORS IN THE FRONT FAILED TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. *SC *JB
Air bags, Mar 23, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM *MR
Steering, Suspension, Mar 16, 2004
MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING BACK AND FORTH AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE BALANCE JOB, TRIP TO THE DEALER, AND NEW RIMS AND TIRES HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. *JB
Suspension, Mar 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND ALIGNED, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED. *AK
Suspension, Mar 15, 2004
A VIBRATION IS LEFT IN THE STEERING AS WELL AS THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE FROM 30 TO 65 MPH. THE VIBRATION IS WORST AROUND 38 AND 58 MPH. VIBRATION IS MOST PROMINENT BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACCELERATION.*AK
Suspension, Mar 8, 2004
I HAVE A SUPER CREW 4X4 W/ 3.73 LTD SLIP REAR. IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS MANY OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION "NIBBLE" AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THE REAR END SHUDDERS FROM A STANDSTILL UPON ACCELERATION OR WHILE MAKING TURNS. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN THIS WEEK AND THE SERVICE WRITER HAD THE SERVICE MANAGER TAKE A TEST DRIVE WITH ME SO I COULD SHOW HIM WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. HE FELT THE EXACT SAME THINGS I DID, ACKNOWLEDGED THE VIBRATION AND THE SLIPPING "SHUDDERING" REAR END FEELING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN TRYING DIFFERENT SETS OF WHEELS AND TIRES ON MY TRUCK BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AS FOR THE REAR END PROBLEMS, THEY HAVE YET TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM; NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO TRY TO FIX IT. I AM NOT ALONE WITH THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
Seat belts, Feb 25, 2004
SHOULDER HARNESS ON SEAT BELTS CAUSING PROBLEMS, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON SHOULDER. SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT AND COMES FROM APPROXIMATELY 4" BELOW THE SHOULDER FROM THE REAR AND OVER. CONTACTED FORD ABOUT PROBLEM. THEY SEEM NOT TO HAVE HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS IN THE 2004 F-150 SUPERCABS.*AK
Suspension, Feb 10, 2004
VERY NOTICEABLE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT 65 MPH & VERY BAD STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY WHEN BUMPS ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING EVERY DAY DRIVING. THE TIRES FEEL LIKE THEY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD & FEEL VERY UNSTABLE. *AK
Power train, Feb 9, 2004
AT SPEEDS OF 52, 54 MPH THE REAR END MAKES A "WINING NOISE" LIKE THE PINION GEAR IS BAD. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR SERIVCE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID FORD SAYS THE NOISE IS NORMAL ENGNIEERING. I DON'T AGREE AND AM VERY ANNOID WITH THE DEALER AND FORD.
Steering, Feb 4, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 76 MPH VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY CHANGED LANES. DRIVER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TRADED IT AFTER ONLY 10 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. *AK