2004 Ford F-150
Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA
Compared with the typical (middle) count of 1,046 complaints across the 3 model-year 2004 half-ton trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.
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Owner's manual
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Recalls
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Jul 2011 · #11V385000FORD 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.
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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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 [phone removed]. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Feb 2011 · #11V107000FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES.
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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.
Risk: THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
May 2009 · #09E025000DOPE, 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.
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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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Apr 2009 · #09E012000SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Oct 2007 · #07E089000CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.
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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.
Risk: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Sep 2007 · #07E080000CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.
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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.
Risk: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Sep 2007 · #07E075000CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.
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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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Equipment:Electrical
Aug 2007 · #07E066000CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS.
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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.
Risk: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Fix: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
Vehicle Speed Control
Aug 2007 · #07V336000ON 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.
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Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Jul 2006 · #06E064000CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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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.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting
Jun 2006 · #06E060000CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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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."
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Fuel System, Gasoline
Jun 2006 · #06E056000CERTAIN 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.
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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.
Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Jun 2006 · #06E052000CERTAIN 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.
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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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Mar 2006 · #06E023000CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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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."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT [phone removed].
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Sep 2004 · #04V443000ON 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.
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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.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed].
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Apr 2004 · #04V200000CERTAIN 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.
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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.
Risk: IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT [phone removed].
Owner complaints by area
Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.
- Visibility8447 involved a crash
- Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Visibility/Wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED INTO PIECES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 247,000.
- Filed Nov 2014 · Also filed under Structure
THE MIRROR(S) ARE FULL OF CORROSION AND THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL RIGHT OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. *TR
- Filed Aug 2014
I HAVE HAD SUNROOF FIXED TWICE. KEEPS JUMPING OFF TRACK & NOW NEED TO GET IT FIXED FOR THIRD TIME. ALSO, ALL 4 POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED AND HAD TO BE FIXED A FEW TIMES. *TR
- Filed Apr 2014
DRIVING DOWN MY STREET THE WINDOW JUST CRASHED DOWN! IT FELL SO FAST AND HARD THAT I HAD TO LOOK TO MY RIGHT SIDE TO SEE WHAT HIT ME! AT THAT POINT I REAR ENDED A CAR THAT SLOWED DOWN! ALL THIS IS DO TO A CHEAP PLASTIC CLIP THAT FAILED AND RELEASED THE WINDOW. *TR
- Filed Aug 2013 · Also filed under Electrical System
ON MY 2004 FORD F150 XLT LARIAT SUPERCAB, THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW REGULATOR HAS NOW FAILED. THE DRIVER'S ONE WENT FIRST (WITHIN THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP), THEN THE FRONT PASSENGER ONE (A FEW MONTHS LATER) THEN THE REAR PASSENGER ONE ( ABOUT A YEAR AFTER THE FIRST) AND NOW THIS. ALL FOUR REGULATORS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED FROM THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED ONES. THIS LATEST ONE OCCURRED WHILE THE TRUCK SAT PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY UNOCCUPIED; ALL THE OTHERS HAPPENED ON THE ROADWAY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *TR
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- Power Train23310 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Dec 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the engine began revving: however, the vehicle to accelerate properly. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was inspected by independent mechanic at the residence, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
- Filed Jun 2022
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting his parked vehicle, he found that the vehicle would not start. The contact self-diagnosed and bypassed the starter solenoid using a screwdriver and started the vehicle. The vehicle slipped out of the park and rolled backward. The contact was backed over by the vehicle and had received injuries to his ribs and stomach. He had lacerations and abrasions to his back and chest. The contact was able to get out from under the vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle which was rolling. The contact jumped into the passenger side and attempted to brake but could not. The contact attempted to push the shift lever into "park" but the gear would not engage. The vehicle rolled and crashed into the rear end of a parked vehicle. The contact's vehicle had damage to the rear bumper and the rear end of the other vehicle had the bumper and trunk crumpled. The police were not called and the contact did not seek medical attention. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drove it to his residence. The contact then examined the undercarriage and determined that the transmission linkage cable had been resting on the doughnut of the exhaust system. The contact stated that the outer cable shell had melted and the metal cable was exposed. The contact diagnosed that the exposed cable had contributed to the vehicle slipping out of gear. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
- Filed Jul 2020 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Engine
F150 STALLS OUT RANDOMLY CAUSING A HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND MYSELF. HAPPENS WHILE IN GEAR DRIVING, REVERSE, ETC.
- Filed Sep 2019
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE FAILED AT 130K MILES CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED.
- Filed Jul 2019
TAKATA PURCHASE OUR 2004 FORD F150 4X2 SUPERCREW FROM KINGS FORD. WHEN GOING TO TENN. PULL OFF TO GET GAS AND WHEN LEAVING THE GAS STATION MAKING LEFT HAND TURN REAL WHEEL LOCK UP HAD TO BACK UP TO UNLOCK THE REAR WHEEL, CALLED KINGS FORD AND WAS TOLD NOT TO MAKE SHARP TURNS. RETURNED HOME WITH THE REAR END MAKING BANGING NOISES, KING FORD REPAIRED ON AUG 24 2004 REPLACE THE TRACTION LOCK CLUTCH PACK PART#4947 2151 MILES. AFTER THE REPAIR WE NOTICE A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END WAS TOLD TO BRING THE TRUCK BACK, DROPED THE TRUCK OFF ON SEPT 30,2004 AND TO PICK IT BACK UP ON OCT 2, WAS TOLD BY SERVICE REP [name removed] WAS DONE. CALLER SERVICE REP THE FLOWING MONDAY AND WAS TOLD FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE FIX BECAUSE ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATION THIS CONDITION AND FOR US TO CALL EVERY MONTH. CALLED FORD MANY TIMES FINELY WAS TOLD TO TAKE OUR TRUCK TO LINCOLN MERCURY GARAGE IN FAIRFIELD, OHIO HAD A PERSON THAT WOULD REBUILD THE REAR AXLE WITH 4205A DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. ASSEMBLE, FORD DID TAKE CARE OF THIS. AFTER LEAVING THE GARAGE NOTICE A WHINE IN THE REAR TURN AROUND WENT BACK TO THE GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THEY MAY HAVE THE PARTS TO TIGHT AND WILL NEED TO LOOSEN THEN UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS WITH STILL NO FIX WE HAVE NOW 95800 MILES AND WITH ANOTHER FIX FOR $3000.00
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- Engine And Engine Cooling1694 involved a crash · 12 involved a fire
- Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Engine
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact scanned the vehicle with a scanner and retrieved an unknown camshaft phaser error code. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Filed Aug 2014
I WENT TO START THE TRUCK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND IT PULLED A CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE CODE ,TURNS OUT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS THAT WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE CHANGED FOR ANOTHER 20000MI NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND I WAS INFORMED AT THE FORD DEALER THAT LABOR WOULD BE $85.PER HR X 6 HRS PROVIDING THE PLUGS DID NOT BREAK AT THIS TIME HE TOLD ME I COULD COUNT ON AT LEAST HALF OF THEM BREAKING AS THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS ALSO I WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEW PLUGS WERE $19.50 EA. *TR
- Filed Nov 2013 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System
REPLACED FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE (FPDM) MOUNTED ON A SUPPORT ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE ON A 04 FORD F150.FIRST ENGINE CODE WAS P0191 FOR THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR, ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. RAN SCAN TOOL AND FOUND CODE P1237 FOR THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. THE CAST HOUSING OF THE FPDM IS CORRODED AND CRACKED ALMOST SPLITTING IT IN TWO PIECES. HAD TO GRIND OFF FPDM AND THE MOUNTING BOLTS AND DRILL AND TAP NEW MOUNTING HOLES. AFTER REPLACING FPDM, TRUCK STARTS AND NO LONGER HAS A ROUGH IDLE. *TR
- Filed Oct 2012 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System
THE TRUCK JUST STOPPED GOT IT GOING LASTED 3 WEEKS NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS IN THE SHOP AND THE CAN NOT FIGURE IT OUT THE ENGINE IS A LEMON I CAN NOT AFFORD TO SPEND ALOT OF MONEY I DON'T HAVE. *TR
- Filed Aug 2012 · Also filed under Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BEING WARPED AND LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 09/11/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED EXHAUST GASES WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AREA AND COULD ENTER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. UPDATED 09/13/2012 *JS
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- Service Brakes1227 involved a crash · 3 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper
Electrical malfunction with fuses , problems with brake light, engine light and air bag light . Some fuses blown out after brake light fuse popped wipers don't work at all air bog turns on and off every day not sure why
- Filed Jun 2024
I have a suspect that keeps adding air in brake lines of this vehicle. Police gave me permanent case number, but the guy is still breathing. Idk what to do, as he has done it on all our cars and on this F150 about 4 different times. The name of suspect is [XXX] , [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Suspension
THERE ARE LARGE HOLES IN THE FRAME, AND THE SHACKLES ARE READY TO FALL OFF. SUSPENSION IS FALLING APART. BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE FOR STOPPING POWER FOR THE VEHICLE. MASTERTECH AT ZIEGLER TIRE.
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Engine
Truck stalls in traffic. Also when hitting the brake. it stalls in reverse. it stalls while idling. Worst truck ever!! Severe safety issue
- Filed Aug 2018
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LOST FLUID. LEAK WAS INTO THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKES IF IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING.
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- Suspension1182 involved a crash
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes
THERE ARE LARGE HOLES IN THE FRAME, AND THE SHACKLES ARE READY TO FALL OFF. SUSPENSION IS FALLING APART. BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE FOR STOPPING POWER FOR THE VEHICLE. MASTERTECH AT ZIEGLER TIRE.
- Filed Jan 2023
Frame Failure, A licensed technician said my vehicle is dangerous to drive and cannot be fixed because of the advanced rusting of the frame. As I read the history of some Ford Trucks I find this is a continuing problem with no recalls and wonder why they can continue to manufacture faulty, dangerous products
- Filed Apr 2022
There hasn't been any accidents but the rails underneath of the truck bed are rotting completely off the truck and I feel that would be a safety problem if it collapses and I don't understand why they're so rusty when the rest of the truck is not it this could be a problem!
- Filed Mar 2022 · Also filed under Structure
Hitch broke off due to ford common frame rot. Frame is rotted from leaf spring shackle and back
- Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Wheels
FRONT SPRINGS TO LOW
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- Structure1041 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2023
The underbody frame is 95% rusted out, this vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I could have been fatally injured, not knowing the under frame was gone, until vehicle was taken in for new tires. The vehicle was inspected by Firestone tire and Gene Butman Ford. There were no warning messages and the problem was first noticed in 2019 and was told the vehicle was unsafe to drive, a hazard and should not be driven.
- Filed Apr 2022
The truck has had a complete body frame failure. The entire frame is rusted through with large holes. I am unable to put it on a jack to change the tires. It has failed inspections and has not been inspected since 2019. I have a 1992 ford truck that has NO rust issue on the frame. This year is a complete design failure where they used substandard steel or other garbage. It is a safety hazard.
- Filed Mar 2022 · Also filed under Suspension
Hitch broke off due to ford common frame rot. Frame is rotted from leaf spring shackle and back
- Filed Nov 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO TONY BETTEN & SONS FORD, INC (address removed) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SUBFRAME WERE SEVERELY RUSTED, AND THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SUBFRAME WAS NOT REPLACED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 167,000.
- Filed Apr 2020
THE FRAME IS ROTTED COMPLETELY. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WHEN DISCOVERED AND SEARCHED SEEMS TO A HUGE ISSUE. I WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IT NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I BOUGHT THIS TWO DAYS AGO.
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- Electrical System1001 involved a crash · 12 involved a fire
- Filed Dec 2025 · Also filed under Air Bags, Unknown or Other
There is a recall on this vehicle
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Visibility/Wiper
Electrical malfunction with fuses , problems with brake light, engine light and air bag light . Some fuses blown out after brake light fuse popped wipers don't work at all air bog turns on and off every day not sure why
- Filed May 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound and then lost motive power. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the spark plug had blown out of the cylinder and determined that the spark plug needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 364,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Filed Apr 2024 · Also filed under Forward Collision Avoidance
I get a warning message which indicates the the Crash Sensor is not working on my Ford truck - this component inflates the Air Bag in the event of a crash. The part number for the Crash Sensor is Motorcraft 6L3Z-14B004-AA. I attempted to purchase a replacement Crash Sensor from a local Ford dealer. I was told that Ford no longer makes this part. The parts manager suggested that I check with local aftermarket parts stores; Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Fisher and NAPA. Nobody makes an aftermarket Crash Sensor for my vehicle. I also searched Amazon without success. I am therefore driving a vehicle with Air Bags which will not deploy - possibly causing a fatality. It seems like the manufacturer, Ford, should be required to sell replacement Crash Sensors until they become available as an Aftermarket Product.
- Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Structure, Engine
PAINT CRACKED ,COILS MALFUNCTION,SPRINGS FRONT
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- Hydraulic956 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed May 2016 · Also filed under Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE SEPARATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLAMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 226,000. ....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF *CN
- Filed Mar 2015 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Structure
2004 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RUST PROBLEMS. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP, BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. THE REAR BRAKE LINES, HOSES, CALIPERS, MASTER CYLINDER AND PADS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 03/09/15. *JB
- Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes
TRUCK VIBRATING. SLOWED DOWN, APPLIED BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, VIBRATING STOPPED. AFTER GETTING HOME, STATED CHECKING THINGS. FOUND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. POOR DESIGN. I HAVEN'T FOUND OF ANY RECALL ON THIS. THIS IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY FORD. IF SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE ANY MECHANICAL ABILITY COULD GET "BURNED" BY UNNECESSARY COST BY FORD OR REPAIR SHOPS. *TR
- Filed Jan 2012 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes, Power Train
I'M DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL START VIBRATING HORRIBLY, LIKE DRIVING OVER A WASHBOARD TYPE OF ROAD. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, PUT IT IN PARK, WAIT, AND THEN TRY TO RESUME DRIVING. BUT THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. YOU SOMETIMES HAVE TO STOP AND CHANGE TO PARK, OR REVERSE, A COUPLE OF TIMES, BEFORE DRIVING AGAIN SO THAT THE VIBRATION GOES AWAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEFORE, AND I SEE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON "FORD OWNER WEBSITES", AND EVERYBODY IS PISSED. NOBODY CAN GET AN ANSWER FROM FORD SERVICE AS TO WHAT IS WRONG. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPLACED MANY DIFFERENT THINGS (I.E. TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH PADS, BEARINGS, U-JOINTS, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE OR PADS), ALL TO NO AVAIL. THEY HAVE WASTED THEIR TIME AND MONEY, AND FORD REFUSES TO LIVE UP TO THIS AWFUL AND VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, FORD KNOWS THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH 2004 F-150 TRUCKS, ESPECIALLY, BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT. SOMEONE WROTE ON THE WEB THAT FORD KNOWS THEY HAD A RETOOLING PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS, AND LET THE TRUCKS GO OUT FOR SALE ANYWAY. I AM NOW HAVING THIS PROBLEM MORE OFTEN, AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I DO NOT HAVE ANY MONEY TO FIX MY TRUCK, SINCE OUR ECONOMY IS SO BAD AND HAVE BEEN UNEMPLOYED FOR YEARS. MAKE FORD TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RECALL PROBLEM! *TR
- Filed Nov 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes
THE REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED. THE RUBBER LINE FROM THE CALIPER TO THE STEEL LINE ON THE REAR AXLE SEPARATED, FIRST ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ABOUT THREE WEEKS LATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ON THE FIRST OCCASION I WAS JUST LEAVING MY GARAGE AND ON THE SECOND OCCASION I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE STEEL FITTING THAT HOLDS THE RUBBER LINE TO THE STEEL LINE WAS SO BADLY CORRODED THAT IT LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED, ALLOWING THE RUBBER LINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL LINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *TR
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- Engine921 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact scanned the vehicle with a scanner and retrieved an unknown camshaft phaser error code. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Filed Aug 2023
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact observed the spark plug being ejected from the fuel compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Filed Apr 2023 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Service Brakes
Truck stalls in traffic. Also when hitting the brake. it stalls in reverse. it stalls while idling. Worst truck ever!! Severe safety issue
- Filed Feb 2021
THROTTLE BODY CAUSES VEHICLE TO STOP DEAD WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON CITY STREET.
- Filed Sep 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I NOTICE A NOISE AND A LOSE OF POWER PULL OFF AND HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER THEY CALLED ME TOLD ME NEEDED NEW MOTOR I WAS SHOCKED ONLY HAS 154000 MILES ON IT WHAT THE HELL DEALER TOLD ME $9000 TO REPLACE MOTOR WHAT TOLD THEM I WOULD BE THERE TO PICK UP TRUCK WITH TOW TRUCK WELL THEY CALLED ME BACK SAID $7000 STILL WAY TO MUCH BUT I NEED THE TRUCK CANT BUY A NEW ONE SO I HAD TO GET 2 LOANS TO REPLACE MY MOTOR THEN I FIND OUT THE MOTOR IN A 2004 F 150 HAS A MAJOR ISSUES BUT THE DEALER NEVER TOLD ME ANYTHING OF THE SORT SO NOW I HAVE A TRUCK WITH THE SAME MOTOR AS BEFORE THAT COST ME A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY I DIDN'T HAVE FORD SHOULD STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM SO NOW I HAVE 2 LOANS TO PAY OFF HOPE TO HELL THIS MOTOR LAST AND THEY WONDER WHY PEOPLE GO POSTAL IF FORD DOSENT RESOLVE THIS I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD PRODUCT AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Air Bags8535 involved a crash · 3 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2026
Vehicle was in an accident with major front and damage and none of the airbags deployed
- Filed Jul 2026 · Also filed under Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the seatbelt pretensioners for all seats failed, and the frontal airbags for the driver seat and front passenger seat were inoperable. The seatbelt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with faulty seatbelt pretensioners. A dealer was contacted and informed that parts were unavailable for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,800.
- Filed Dec 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System, Unknown or Other
There is a recall on this vehicle
- Filed Oct 2025 · Also filed under Seat Belts
My Teenage daughter was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy and her seatbelt did not lock , and smashed into her steering wheel.
- Filed Feb 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact was also informed that the repair could not be covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V107000 (Air Bags) because the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
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- Unknown or Other825 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Jan 2026
Rear-end. The rear drivers side tire fell off while driving on a side street. With no noise or wobble or evidence of a problem. 2 days earlier my family and I were going 70 on an express way. Upon shops inspection the bearing was no longer working but wheel kept rolling, it egged out the housing of the axle shaft and heated up that point of axle and snapped the shaft at that spot. The picture will show this point.
- Filed Dec 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System, Air Bags
There is a recall on this vehicle
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Seat Belts
The vehicle rolled and killed the occupant because the roof caved in. The shoulder portion of the seat belt did not hold the occupant (only the lap portion) and the occupant was partially ejected out of the rear of the cab. The vehicle was inspected and purchased by State Farm insurance since the vehicle was totaled. The 2000's Ford F-150s have roofs that are too weak to support the weight of the vehicle, thereby putting the occupants in danger of injury or death. This is well documented. There were no warnings.
- Filed Jan 2025
Frame on 2004 new body style ford f-150 rusted to the point no longer safe to drive according to 2 licensed repair shops. There is no recall on vin number [XXX] However I have been told there are other recalls on frame rust on this same model from 2004-2008. Please know I bought this truck brand new and only have operated on roadway no off roading. This is my primary vehicle. Please advice what can be done. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Air Bags
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- Steering755 involved a crash
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes
THERE ARE LARGE HOLES IN THE FRAME, AND THE SHACKLES ARE READY TO FALL OFF. SUSPENSION IS FALLING APART. BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE FOR STOPPING POWER FOR THE VEHICLE. MASTERTECH AT ZIEGLER TIRE.
- Filed Sep 2018 · Also filed under Suspension
MY VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED WHAT I WOULD REFER TO AS A DEATH WOBBLE. AT SPEEDS FROM 40 TO 55 MPG THE FRONT OF THE TRICK SHAKES AS THOUGH IT'S GOING TO RATTLE APART. THIS IS CLEARLY A FORD ISSUE AND IS NOW GETTING A GOOD SHARE OF ATTENTION ON YOU TUBE. THERE ARE A LOT OF US OUT THERE WHO HAVE INHERITATED THIS FROM FORD WHO IS IN CONSTANT DENIAL OF IT'S REFUSAL TO ADDRESS AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION TO REPAIR THE BUCKLEING OF THE FRONT END. HOW MANY MORE ACCIDENTS NEED TO HAPPEN OR FORD'S DILIGENCE ON PREVENTITIVE MEASURES MAY JUST SAVE LIVES AND CUSTOMERS. PLEASE HELP IN RESOLVING THIS MANUFACTURING ISSUE.
- Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Wheels, Service Brakes
TRUCK WAS SOLD WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. STEERING KNUCKLE, ABS SENSORS, ETC. HAVING TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER BUYING. REPAIR SHOP SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT MAINTAINED, SOLD IN THIS CONDITION WHEN IT COULD'VE BEEN NOTICED AND FIXED. WHILE DRIVING A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TRUCK LOST STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.. TOWED TO MECHANIC, [name removed] BE DRIVEN
- Filed Jan 2018 · Also filed under Suspension, Unknown or Other
EXCESSIVE SHAKING AT 40 MPH+ , TRANS FAULT LIGHT CAME ON & OFF . TROUBLE USING REVERSE WOULD JERK & SLIP. HAVE REPLACED MANY PARTS RECENTLY
- Filed Jul 2017
WHILE DRIVING MY STEERING LOCKED UP BECAUSE THE STEERING SHAFTS LOCKED UP. CAUSING ME TO WRECK MY TRUCK.
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- Vehicle Speed Control7011 involved a crash · 9 involved a fire
- Filed May 2019 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HESITATED WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL PUTTERING SOUND WHILE IN DRIVE. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED BECAUSE THEY WERE FORD CERTIFIED SPARK PLUGS AND TEAR EASILY. A SPECIAL ONSITE FORD MECHANIC REPAIRED THE SPARK PLUGS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND STALLING FAILURES WERE NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 233,000.
- Filed Oct 2018
THIS 2004 FORD F 150 THAT I HAVE DRIVEN SINCE NEW AS I AM ABOUT TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC TO GET ON THE XWAY BEGAN TO REV UP ENGINE . I REMOVE MY FOOT AWAY FROM THE GAS TO SEE THAT THE %$#&* IS GOING ON. PAT THE GAS THINKING " STUCK" STILL REVING UP NOW I AM OVER 60. I USE MY HEELS TO SEE IF MAT OR SOME OBJECT MAY HAVE FALL DOWN. NO ! I PULL OVER IN BETWEEN SOME YELLOW CONE ..WITH ALL THE STRENGTH I COULD PUT ON BRAKES. WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKE AND ENGINE RPM IN RED I AM THINKING " WHAT THE NEXT THING TO DO " THIS TRUCK IS NOT COMING DOWN TO IDLING . COME TO ME " FOOL PUT IN NEUTRAL ". I DID . STILL RPM IN RED. I AM THINKING " TURN OFF IGNITION" . BUT AT HE SAME TIME THINKING CAN YOU . IT WORKED. I PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK THEN CRANKED UP AND DROVE OF BUT I CAN NOT WAIT TO HAVE THIS F 150 TAKEN IN. I FLY A TURBO PROP AND AS A STUDENT PILOT I NEVER WISH THIS ON ANY ONE IN AIR OR ON THE GROUND....ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN !! I AM THINKING BACK SEVERAL DECADES AGO SUCH WAS BIG IN THE NEWS. PERSONAL WITH A 1983 380 SL TOOK ME THROUGH THIS BUT THE ACCELERATION WAS MUCH SLOWER BUT NEVER AT SUCH A FRIGHTING SPEED
- Filed Apr 2018
SPEED CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE HEARD REPORTS OF IT BEING RECALLED. I ALSO HAVE HEARD OF THIS CAUSING FIRES
- Filed Feb 2018 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Engine
THINK I BOUGHT A LEMON TRUCK FROM FORD AFTER SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY TO TRY AND KEEP TRUCK RUNNING BUT AFTER ALL THE TIME AND EFFORT I PUT INTO THE TRUCK IT WILL ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND ENGIN SOUNDS ROUGH .
- Filed Apr 2017 · Also filed under Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System
WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE TO BEGIN BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED A LITTLE GAS TO SLOWLY BACKUP AROUND THE TURN IN THE DRIVE. AS I WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BECAUSE I WAS NAVIGATING PAST OTHER PARKED VEHICLES. AS I WAS CLEARING ONE OF THE VEHICLES, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY JOLTED BACKWARDS HITTING A TREE. SO THEN, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE SO THAT I COULD PULL FORWARD AWAY FROM THE TREE. AS I BEGAN TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TRUCK INSTANTLY THRUST FORWARD, HITTING ANOTHER TREE, STOPPING THE TRUCK & KNOCKING THE TREE OVER. IT HAPPENED WITH SUCH POWER THAT THE WHEELS SPUN DOWN INTO THE MULCH BED BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE, PUT THE TRUCK INTO PARK AND REMOVE THE KEYS TO TURN IT OFF. WHILE THE DAMAGE ON THE BACK BUMPER WAS MINIMAL, THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK WAS EXTENSIVE & THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE TRUCK A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS ONE OTHER TIME, WHILE ON THE LOCAL HIGHWAY AT A STOPLIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THAT THE TRUCK BEGAN TO THRUST FORWARD ON ITS' OWN. AFTER IT FIRST ROCKED FORWARD, I PRESSED THE BRAKE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM ACTUALLY MOVING FORWARD ANY MORE. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE TRUCK SEEMED TO RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTIONING. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AROUND THE TIME I WAS DUE FOR A TUNE-UP SO I FIGURED IT WAS A FLUKE AND WOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED WITH THE TUNE UP.
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- Tires59
- Filed Apr 2014
ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY, I FELT SEVERAL "THUMPS" PRIOR TO THE REAR LEFT TIRE ON MY F-150 BLOW. THERE WAS NO LOAD IN THE TRUCK NOR WAS I TOWING. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET ONTO THE SHOULDER. AAA RESPONDED AND ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TIRE. HE WAS UNABLE, AS SOME OF THE TIRE TREAD WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE. WE ALSO OBSERVED THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKEN. A TOW TRUCK WAS THEN DISPATCHED TO MOVE MY F-150 TO A GARAGE. DAMAGE NOTED TO THE TRUCK WAS A SNAPPED PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND A KINKED HYDRAULIC LINE. I AUTHORIZED THE GARAGE TO REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND GET MY TRUCK BACK ON THE ROAD. BY THE TIME THEY WERE ABLE TO GATHER THE REPAIR PARTS, IT WAS THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY (DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING) WHEN I ABLE TO GET IT BACK. FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE BROKEN TRAILER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON THE BUMPER. DISCUSSIONS WITH THE TOW COMPANY AND THE GARAGE DETERMINED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY FLYING RUBBER. THAT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON I TOOK THE TRUCK TO DISCOUNT TIRE TO HAVE THE DAMAGED TIRE REPLACED UNDER THE ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY I HAD PURCHASED FROM THEM. EXAMINATION OF THE REMAINING THREE LTX M/S TIRES REVEALED ANOTHER TIRE WITH A DELAMINATION BULGE. DISCOUNT REPLACED TWO OF THE TIRES UNDER THE WARRANTY WITH LTX M/S2?S, AND I PURCHASED TWO MORE. I DID NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY MORE RISKS WITH THE REMAINING LTX M/S'S. *TR
- Filed Feb 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK BEGAN VIBRATING, PULLED OVER TO SEE IF THE TIRES WERE THE ISSUE. NOTHING APPEARED TO BE WRONG, TIRE PRESSURE WAS FINE AND NO WEIGHTS HAD FALLEN OFF. AT TIMES THE VIBRATION WAS VIOLENT, SHAKING THE WHOLE TRUCK. DROVE ANOTHER 10 MILES WITHOUT ANY ISSUES AND THE VIBRATION WOULD START AGAIN, LOOKED ON LINE AND THERE WERE SEVERAL POSTS IDENTIFYING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD TRUCKS. *TR
- Filed Jul 2013
I AM SO MAD. I THOUGHT I WAS DEALING WITH A GREAT STORE. NOT. FIRST I FIND OUT THAT THE TIRES THAT THEY SOLD BE ARE RATED FOR CARS, NOT FULL SIZE TRUCKS. IM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT RAINING. IM HYDROPLANING ALL OVER THE PLACE. I TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND HE TELLS ME THAT WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE NOT KILLED. I HAD A DEFECTIVE TIRES. AND I NEED TO GOT ASAP AND HAVE THEM REPLACED. IM ON MY WAY NOW TO GO AND DEAL WITH THEM. I COUNTED ON THEM TO KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE. JUST BECAUSE I AM A WOMEN THEY SOLD ME SOMETHING THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
- Filed Nov 2012 · Also filed under Structure, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel/Propulsion System
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ONTO A HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET UP TO SPEED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AND THE APPROACHING VEHICLES WERE ABLE TO AVOID ME BY PULLING INTO THE PASSING LANE. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND A CORRODED FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HESITATION. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, HE CATEGORIZED THE PROBLEM AS DEFECTIVE DESIGN. THE MODULE IS MOUNTED IN A AREA SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION. THIS IS A RELATIVELY EASY FIX HOWEVER IN MY CASE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HAD TO CUT OFF TO ACCESS THE MODULE. *TR
- Filed Apr 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, TIRE SIZE 265-70-17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE CRACKS AND WERE DRY ROTTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE CENTER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE A REFUND FOR THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBERS WERE UNAVAILABLE.
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- Fuel System511 involved a crash · 4 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline, Engine
AS I TURNED RIGHT INTO A SIDE STREET ENGINE STALLED. I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT MANAGED TO STEER IT ONTO LEFT SIDE OF STREET. LUCKY NO CARS COMING. ALSO HAPPENED ON 4 AUG. CHECKED INTERNET AND POSSIBLE CORRODED FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. MANY COMPLAINTS. COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *TR
- Filed May 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline
FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM.
- Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY AT 55 MPH I DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER AND NEXT THING I KNOW THE TRUCK STALLS AND LOST ALL POWER. I MANAGED TO PULL OF ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND. I TRIED TO RESTART THE TRUCK WITH NO LUCK. SEEMED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING FUEL. WAITED IN POURING RAIN AND SLEET FOR MECHANIC AND 120 FOR THE NEW FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE AND ARM AND LEG FOR LABOR ON SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. ITS NOT SAFE FOR THE TRUCK TO STOP LIKE THAT JUST FOR GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND WE HAVE CRAZY WEATHER HERE. REPLACE THIS PART NOW FORD AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR CUSTOMERS! *TR
- Filed Jan 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline, Electrical System
FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE, BACK SIDE OF MODULE CORRODED AWAY EXPOSING CIRCUIT BOARD CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP RUNNING AND LEAVING ME STRANDED DURING A SNOW STORM,SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON 2004-2008 FORD PICKUPS. I CONSIDER THIS A POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE A RECALL, LOT OF GARAGES INSTALLING NEW FUEL PUMPS AT 300.00 A CRACK WHEN ITS A EASY TO REPLACE 80.00 DOLLAR PART. *TR
- Filed Oct 2012 · Also filed under Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK BRACKET FAILED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK WAS BEING DRAGGED WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 11/13/12 *CN
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- Equipment441 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2011
I WANT TO ADD MY NAME TO THE RANKS OF FORD F150 OWNERS WHO HAD THE NIGHTMARISH EXPERIENCE OF SIMPLY NEEDING SPARK PLUGS CHANGED. UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS SPARKPLUG DESIGN, I ASKED MY MECHANIC TO DO A SIMPLE TUNE UP. TWO SPARKPLUGS BROKE AND HE IS STILL RESEARCHING HOW TO PROCEED WITHOUT INCURRING THE MOST EXPENSE. TELLS US ABOUT INEXPENSIVE RECALL ITEMS, IS IT BECAUSE THIS IS EXPENSIVE THAT THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED RECALL ON THIS DESIGN FLAW? *TT
- Filed Jun 2011 · Also filed under Fuel System, Gasoline
2004 FORD F150. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM, THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. UPDATED IVOQ 06/30/11 *TR
- Filed Jun 2011 · Also filed under Visibility
DOOR WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE UP OR DOWN WHEN PRESSING ROCKER SWITCH - 2ND TIME FOR REPAIR OF PROBLEM. *TR
- Filed Jun 2011 · Also filed under Visibility
DOOR WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE UP OR DOWN. *TR
- Filed May 2011
2004 FORD F150 BOUGHT NEW. REAR WINDOW (OVER BACK SEAT) MOTOR/REGULATOR BROKEN OVER A YEAR AGO, FORTUNATELY WITH WINDOW CLOSED. FORD SAYS THAT IT WILL COST CLOSE TO $500 TO REPLACE MOTOR. YESTERDAY, 5/21/2011, RIGHT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP. FROM WHAT I SEE, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE YET FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS IT AS A RECALL ITEM. CAN'T THE NHTSA PUT PRESSURE ON FORD OR THE GOVERNMENT TO FORCE FORD TO FIX THESE WHEN THEY BREAK? IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE! FORD BOUGHT DEFECTIVE WINDOW MOTORS/REGULATORS AND ARE LEAVING THEIR CUSTOMERS TO CONTEND WITH THEM ALONE. WHY CAN'T THEY ADMIT TO A PROBLEM? *TR
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- Gasoline401 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Engine
AS I TURNED RIGHT INTO A SIDE STREET ENGINE STALLED. I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT MANAGED TO STEER IT ONTO LEFT SIDE OF STREET. LUCKY NO CARS COMING. ALSO HAPPENED ON 4 AUG. CHECKED INTERNET AND POSSIBLE CORRODED FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE. MANY COMPLAINTS. COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *TR
- Filed May 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System
FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM.
- Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System
WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY AT 55 MPH I DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER AND NEXT THING I KNOW THE TRUCK STALLS AND LOST ALL POWER. I MANAGED TO PULL OF ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND. I TRIED TO RESTART THE TRUCK WITH NO LUCK. SEEMED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING FUEL. WAITED IN POURING RAIN AND SLEET FOR MECHANIC AND 120 FOR THE NEW FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE AND ARM AND LEG FOR LABOR ON SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. ITS NOT SAFE FOR THE TRUCK TO STOP LIKE THAT JUST FOR GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND WE HAVE CRAZY WEATHER HERE. REPLACE THIS PART NOW FORD AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR CUSTOMERS! *TR
- Filed Jan 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Electrical System
FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE, BACK SIDE OF MODULE CORRODED AWAY EXPOSING CIRCUIT BOARD CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP RUNNING AND LEAVING ME STRANDED DURING A SNOW STORM,SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON 2004-2008 FORD PICKUPS. I CONSIDER THIS A POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE A RECALL, LOT OF GARAGES INSTALLING NEW FUEL PUMPS AT 300.00 A CRACK WHEN ITS A EASY TO REPLACE 80.00 DOLLAR PART. *TR
- Filed Oct 2012 · Also filed under Fuel System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK BRACKET FAILED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK WAS BEING DRAGGED WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 11/13/12 *CN
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- Fuel/Propulsion System241 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Sep 2017
2004 FORD F150 STARTED UP FINE, DROVE IT FOR 10 MINUTES, SLOWED DOWN AND IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. WOULD NOT START BACK UP, CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO GET THE TRUCK HOME. NEXT DAY, STARTED UP AND DID THE SAME THING, STALLED OUT. THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE IS CAUSING THIS, ALONG WITH A LOT OF OTHER FORD F150'S. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I HAD MY CHILD IN THE TRUCK WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE FPDM GETS CORRODED DUE TO THE BAD POSITIONING OF THE PART.
- Filed Jul 2017
FUEL TANK LEAKS PROFUSELY AFTER BEING FILLED PAST HALF WAY ABOUT 11 GALLONS
- Filed May 2017 · Also filed under Seat Belts, Electrical System, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE NEEDED TO REFLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED AFTER IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE OIL PAN AND A FUEL ROD FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
- Filed Apr 2017 · Also filed under Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE TO BEGIN BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED A LITTLE GAS TO SLOWLY BACKUP AROUND THE TURN IN THE DRIVE. AS I WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BECAUSE I WAS NAVIGATING PAST OTHER PARKED VEHICLES. AS I WAS CLEARING ONE OF THE VEHICLES, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY JOLTED BACKWARDS HITTING A TREE. SO THEN, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE SO THAT I COULD PULL FORWARD AWAY FROM THE TREE. AS I BEGAN TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TRUCK INSTANTLY THRUST FORWARD, HITTING ANOTHER TREE, STOPPING THE TRUCK & KNOCKING THE TREE OVER. IT HAPPENED WITH SUCH POWER THAT THE WHEELS SPUN DOWN INTO THE MULCH BED BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE, PUT THE TRUCK INTO PARK AND REMOVE THE KEYS TO TURN IT OFF. WHILE THE DAMAGE ON THE BACK BUMPER WAS MINIMAL, THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK WAS EXTENSIVE & THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE TRUCK A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS ONE OTHER TIME, WHILE ON THE LOCAL HIGHWAY AT A STOPLIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THAT THE TRUCK BEGAN TO THRUST FORWARD ON ITS' OWN. AFTER IT FIRST ROCKED FORWARD, I PRESSED THE BRAKE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM ACTUALLY MOVING FORWARD ANY MORE. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE TRUCK SEEMED TO RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTIONING. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AROUND THE TIME I WAS DUE FOR A TUNE-UP SO I FIGURED IT WAS A FLUKE AND WOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED WITH THE TUNE UP.
- Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Service Brakes
I WAS PULLING A TRAILER OVER THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE WITH MY FAMILY AND STOPPED TO GET GAS IN LEADVILLE, COLORADO. AS I WAS PUMPING GAS I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER MY TRUCK BED. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW FLAMES NEAR MY SPARE TIRE. I STOPPED PUMPING GAS AND RAN TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. AFTER THE FIRE WAS OUT I OBSERVED THAT MY TAIL-PIPE HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM MY MUFFLER. THE HEAT FROM MY EXHAUST HAD MELTED THE RUBBER COATING ON MY REAR RIGHT BRAKE CABLE. THE HEAT HAD ALSO MELTED SOME PLASTIC NEAR MY SPARE TIRE. THE MECHANIC IN LEADVILLE WHO WELDED MY TAIL PIPE BACK TO THE MUFFLER TOLD ME THE MELTED PLASTIC CAME FROM AN EVAPORATIVE FUEL EMISSIONS SYSTEM MOUNTED NEAR MY SPARE TIRE. (BAD PLACE TO PUT IT IF YOU ASK ME) MY TRUCK BED-LINER ALSO STARTED TO MELT FROM THE HEAT. I CALLED FORD TO NOTIFY THEM OF THE SAFETY PROBLEM AND THEY ONLY RECOMMENDED THAT I TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALER AND HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I DOUBT I WILL EVER HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN. I'M NOT GOING TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED. I GUESS I'M JUST LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND THAT THE WHOLE GAS STATION DIDN'T BLOW UP.
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- Parking Brake241 involved a crash
- Filed Jun 2011
THE PARKING BRAKE ON OUR 2004 F-150 FROZE IN THE 'ON' POSITION. THIS WASN'T OBVIOUS UNTIL THE CAR GOT TO ABOUT 45 MPH, WHEN IT WOULD VIBRATE QUITE VIOLENTLY. THE ONLY FIX WAS TO PULL OVER AND WORK THE BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE ACCELERATING TO JOIN TRAFFIC ON A BUSY HIGHWAY! THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHICH WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT DURING THEIR TESTING. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE PARKING BRAKE EXPANDERS (ACTUATORS) WERE CORRODED TO THE POINT OF ONE OF THEM (DRIVER SIDE) BEING FROZEN. AFTER FINALLY HAVING THE DEALER FIGURE IT OUT, I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE VARIOUS F-150 BULLETIN BOARDS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I ALSO FOUND THAT FORD HAS ISSUED UPDATED PARTS TO CORRECT THE CORROSION PROBLEM. IN OUR CASE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE AFFECTED PARTS WITH THE UPDATED PARTS. *TR
- Filed Feb 2011
I DRIVE A 2004 FORD F-150 HERITAGE WITH ONLY 73,000 MILES THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF ROAD OR TOWED ANY HEAVY WEIGHT AND HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE. TWO DAYS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, MY PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND AFTER STOPPING THE TRUCK WOULD THEN NOT MOVE AS THE WHEEL REMAINED LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE LICENSED MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM HAD ESSENTIALLY FELL APART (EXPLODED) AND THAT ALL THE LOOSE PARTS FLOATING AROUND IN THE WHEEL HAD JAMMED THE WHEEL. HE CLAIMS THAT FORD USED CHEAP PARTS IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEMS AS PEOPLE WHO HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS RARELY USE THEM. MY VEHICLE IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS A NECESSITY. I ASKED HIM IF THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH AND HE RESPONDED "ABSOLUTELY". WHICH MEANS I COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY FLIPPED. HE AND MY HUSBAND INFORMED ME THAT EVEN WITH ANY POSSIBLE WEAR, THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT BREAK. THE MECHANIC HAD ALSO INFORMED ME THAT I WAS NOT THE FIRST CUSTOMER HE HAD SEEN WITH THIS ISSUE. I THEN PROCEEDED TO LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE THE E-BRAKE AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND OTHER DAMAGED PARTS INSIDE THE WHEEL. BUT MY REAL CONCERN IS ONE OF SAFETY AS I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS TRUCK SINCE I KNOW IT HAS BEEN BUILT WITH LESS THAN QUALITY PARTS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT IS GOING TO COST SOMEONE SERIOUS INJURY IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS. I SHOULD ALSO STATE THAT I HAD A MULTIPOINT INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE 1 WEEK PREVIOUS BY A FORD DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS GOOD. I ALSO FOUND A 2008 TSB FOR THE PARKING BRAKE ON FORD F-150S OF THIS YEAR THAT DEALT WITH THE NOISE THEY MAKE THAT I THINK IS AWARNING THAT THIS IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. BUT MY TRUCK NEVER GAVE ME A WARNING. *TR
- Filed Jan 2011 · Also filed under Air Bags
PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATOR/DISPLAY ADVISES THAT AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED. *TR
- Filed Oct 2010
MY 2004 FORD F-150 PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T RELEASE FULLY OR RANDOMLY ENGAGES AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS MAKES THE TRUCK SHIMMY BADLY. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING WHEN THIS FIRST STARTED. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IT HAPPEN A NUMBER OF MORE TIMES. FINELY THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CAME LOOSE AND WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I TRIED TO ENGAGE IT. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID MY PARKING BRAKE SHOES WHERE SHOT AND I MUST BE DRIVING WITH MY BRAKE ON. I WAS NOT. I PAID TO HAVE NEW PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS TURNED.ABOUT 1 YR. LATER I WAS DRIVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOT A BAD SHIMMING AGAIN .ABOUT TWO DAYS LATER MY PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. AT THIS TIME I KNEW THE PARKING BRAKE WAS THE PROBLEM. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN THEY STILL SAY THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *TR
- Filed May 2010 · Also filed under Power Train
2004 F-150, MODERATE TO SEVERE VIBRATION APPEARING TO COME FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN OR DRIVE LINE. VIBRATION APPEARS IN THE 55 - 60 MPH AND CAN GET SO BAD THAT I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER TO CHECK VEHICLE FOR DAMAGE. PROBLEM FIRST SURFACED AFTER TOWING A 3500 LBS TRAILER FOR ABOUT 60 MILES. NO PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. F150 RATED FOR 5000 LBS. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY BUT COMES ON SUDDENLY AND MUST PULL OVER FOR FEAR OF LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ATTEMPTED TYPICAL VIBRATION RELATED REPAIRS. TIRES COMPLETELY ROTATED AND REBALANCED. TRANSMISSION FLUSHED AND FLUID CHANGED. DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHANGED. TRANSFER CASE FLUID CHANGED. ENGINE ELECTRONICALLY CHECKED FOR OPERATIONAL ISSUES OR "CODES". NONE. WHEN VIBRATION BEGINS, PUT F150 INTO NEUTRAL TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEMS. NEUTRAL HAD NO EFFECT ON EASING THE SEVERE VIBRATION. ATTEMPTED SIMPLY EASING OFF GAS - NO EFFECT. VIBRATION REMAINED SEVERE. ONLY SOLUTION IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN RESTART. VIBRATION STOPS BUT ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THEN COMES BACK JUST AS SEVERE. REPAIRS TYPICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH VIBRATION AT SPEED HAVE HAD NO EFFECT. DANGER IS IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL AND HAVING TO STOP ON HI-SPEED INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WITH THE ASSOCIATED DANGER OF COLLISION FROM PASSING VEHICLES. *TR
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- Visibility/Wiper23
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes
Electrical malfunction with fuses , problems with brake light, engine light and air bag light . Some fuses blown out after brake light fuse popped wipers don't work at all air bog turns on and off every day not sure why
- Filed Dec 2019
IN MID NOVEMBER 2019, I WAS ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR CENTER GLASS WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED THE MOMENT I OPEN THE TRUCK DOOR FOR NO REASON. NO INDICATION OF AN OBJECT STRIKING OR ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE TEMPERATURE HAD DROPPED DOWN PAST 20 DEGREES THE DAY THIS HAPPENED. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE REAR WINDOW AND THEN,NOT EVEN A WEEK LATER, THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDOW IS COMPLETELY SHATTERING AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK....THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN! NOW, I GO OUT TODAY, 12/12/19 TO MY PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON! IN ALL 3 INSTANCES, THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 35 DEGREES. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON AND IT'S DRIVING ME INSANE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE WINDOWS ARE RANDOMLY SHATTERING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS. NOW I AM ABOUT TO BE OUT I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY TO TRY TO REPAIR MY FORD WINDOWS.
- Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED INTO PIECES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 247,000.
- Filed May 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD POP SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW KIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
- Filed Aug 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER POURED INTO THE REAR WINDOW OF THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE GASKET AROUND THE REAR WINDOW AND THE LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 11/19/15*LJ
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- Latches/Locks/Linkages231 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2023
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to open. The contact removed the door and replaced the plastic ends with new metal ends. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,472.
- Filed Apr 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE IGNITION KEY HAD TO BE USED TO OPEN A LOCK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO ACCESS THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE LOCK WAS ROTTED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER (BETTEN BAKER FORD IN LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN) DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK TO THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED AND A SPECIAL TOOL NEEDED TO BE USED TO REMOVE THE CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
- Filed Dec 2010
MY 16YR OLD SON WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 60MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR ALMOST CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR
- Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE CAUSING THE CABLE COVER TO MELT OVER TIME ALLOWING THE CABLE TO BECOME LOOSE. THIS PREVENTS THE COLUMN SHIFTER FROM TRANSFERRING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK EVEN THOUGH THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR IS IN THE PARK POSITION. *TR
- Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Visibility
2004 FORD F-150 CREW CAB LARIAT. DRIVING IN RAINSTORM, THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS AND THE WINDOW COMES CRASHING DOWN. THIS IS THE 3RD OF 4 WINDOWS THAT HAS FELL DOWN FOR NO REASON IN A 18 MO. PERIOD. THE SHOCK AND SURPRISE HAS CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN INTO A FENCE. HAD THIS BEEN ON A FREEWAY IT COULD BE WORSE. *TR
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- Wheels211 involved a crash
- Filed Jan 2022
Swollen lug nuts--- had to replace all at my expense
- Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Suspension
FRONT SPRINGS TO LOW
- Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes
TRUCK WAS SOLD WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. STEERING KNUCKLE, ABS SENSORS, ETC. HAVING TO BE REPLACED 2 WEEKS AFTER BUYING. REPAIR SHOP SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT MAINTAINED, SOLD IN THIS CONDITION WHEN IT COULD'VE BEEN NOTICED AND FIXED. WHILE DRIVING A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE TRUCK LOST STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.. TOWED TO MECHANIC, [name removed] BE DRIVEN
- Filed Nov 2015 · Also filed under Structure
BOTH REAR SUICIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN, THE LATCH MECHANISM IS BROKEN AND APPARENTLY COST OVER $700.00 TO FIX BOTH. IN ADDITION I HAVE REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING ON ALL WHEELS TWICE AND NOW ANOTHER ONE IS GOING BAD. IT SEEMS LIKE I NEVER HAVE A PERIOD WHEN ALL THE BEARINGS ARE GOOD.
- Filed Jun 2014 · Also filed under Suspension, Service Brakes
IM SURE OF THE EXACT DATE ORIGINALLY BOUGHT MY TRUCK IN 2004 BRAND NEW WITH 60 MILES ON IT I HAD IT LESS THAN A WEEK AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES AND TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE THEY WERE EGG SHAPED. AND THIS IS WHY IT SHOOK OR VIBRATED AT 55/70 MPH IT WENT AWAY FOR AWHILE. THEN I KEPT ROUTINE OIL AND TIRE ROTATIONS AND BALANCING ON IT BUT THE VIBRATION KEPT COMING BACK. THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACE ON THE TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES COST ME A FORTUNE WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST UNTIL 150,000. THE SHOCKS, STRUTS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS AND BEARINGS WERE ALL REPLACES TWICE NOW FIRST FOR VIBRATION IN 2007/2008 SPENT THOUSANDS DIDN'T WORK REPLACED TIRES AND RIMS WENT AWAY FOR ABOUT SIX MONTH THEN CAME BACK AGAIN EVERY TIME WE ROTATE THE TIRES THE VIBRATION GOES AWAY FOR LIKE A DAY OR TWO THEN COMES BACK IN 2010 I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEARINGS AND SEALS FOR A SECOND TIME BECAUSE THEY LOCKED UP IN 2011 I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES, SHOCKS, ROTORS AND STRUTS, BECAUSE OF VIBRATION GUESS WHAT DIDN'T WORK NOW WERE LOOKING AT TIRES AND RIMS AGAIN AND FORD TELLS ME THAT MY REAR SEALS AND BEARINGS NEED REPLACED FOR LEAKAGE AND THE POSSIBLE SHAKING IS MY DRIVE SHAFT I BOUGHT A 30,000 TRUCK THAT I HAVE PUT 10,000 GRAND IN JUST ESTIMATING OH AND THEY JUST FIXED THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG HARNESS AND TELL ME THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING BUT IT ISN'T COVERED IN THE RECALL AND IT WASN'T FLASHING WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF. I HAVE TWO FORDS I HAVE A FORD ESCAPE I BOUGHT AT THE SAME DEALER IN 2005 THAT THEY KEPT A REVOLVING DOOR FOR IN SERVICE BECAUSE OF ALL ITS PROBLEMS AND EVERYONE TELLS ME IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN NOW I KNOW WHY PEOPLE JOKE ABOUT THE FIX OR REPAIR DAILY. *TR
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- Seat Belts174 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Jul 2026 · Also filed under Air Bags
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the seatbelt pretensioners for all seats failed, and the frontal airbags for the driver seat and front passenger seat were inoperable. The seatbelt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with faulty seatbelt pretensioners. A dealer was contacted and informed that parts were unavailable for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,800.
- Filed Oct 2025 · Also filed under Air Bags
My Teenage daughter was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy and her seatbelt did not lock , and smashed into her steering wheel.
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
The vehicle rolled and killed the occupant because the roof caved in. The shoulder portion of the seat belt did not hold the occupant (only the lap portion) and the occupant was partially ejected out of the rear of the cab. The vehicle was inspected and purchased by State Farm insurance since the vehicle was totaled. The 2000's Ford F-150s have roofs that are too weak to support the weight of the vehicle, thereby putting the occupants in danger of injury or death. This is well documented. There were no warnings.
- Filed May 2017 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE NEEDED TO REFLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED AFTER IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE OIL PAN AND A FUEL ROD FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
- Filed Dec 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE PASSENGERS FROM GOING FORWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ
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- Exterior Lighting17
- Filed Jul 2017 · Also filed under Unknown or Other, Engine
TO BEGIN WITH I HAD TO HAVE ALL 4 WINDOWS REPAIRED. THE MECHANISM THAT RAISES AND LOWERS THE WINDOWS BROKE. SINCE THIS WAS BOUGHT AS A USED VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. SO I PD. $150. TO $175.00 EACH. WAS TOLD FORD KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE IT WASN'T A "SAFETY FACTOR" NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS QUITE UNFAIR TO THE CONSUMER. WE PURCHASE A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GOOD REPUTATION AND THEN ARE TOLD THAT THIS EXPENSE IS OUR BABY TO TAKE CARE OF. I FEEL LIKE THIS WAS VERY UNFAIR TO THIS CONSUMER. I HAVE PURCHASED FORDS FOR YEARS WITH NO COMPLAINTS UNTIL NOW. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS DEVELOPED A LEAK AND FILLED WITH WATER THUS SHORTING OUT MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT,AND IS SLOWLY DOING THE SAME TO THE LEFT ONE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT JUST THE BURNED OUT BULBS CANNOT BE REPLACED,THAT THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THIS IS AT A COST OF APPROX. $175 TO $200. PER ASSEMBLY. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. ALSO,THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH WHAT USED TO BE "POINTS & PLUGS" WHICH ARE NOW A "COIL" ASSEMBLY. THIS PROBLEM DEVELOPED APPROX. 6 MONTHS AGO. ACCORDING TO THE READOUTS I HAVE GOTTEN, THE #1 PLUG IS MISFIRING APPROX. EVERY 1,000 REVOLUTIONS WHICH CAUSES A MISS IN THE ENGINE AND WAS VERY ALARMING TO ME SINCE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 200-250 MILES FROM HOME, TRAVELING BY MYSELF. SO, ANOTHER EXPENSE IS LOOMING. I REALIZE THERE ARE EXPENSES TO OWNING A VEHICLE. I DO NOT EXPECT TO NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR REPAIRS WITH MY VEHICLE,BUT I DID NOT ANTICIPATE THIS MANY. NOR DID I EXPECT THE COST OF THE REPAIR PARTS ALONE TO BE SO OUTRAGEOUS. I AM ON A FIXED INCOME AND HAD I ANTICIPATED THESE PROBLEMS I WOULDN'T & #8203; HAVE MADE THIS PURCHASE. I TRULY LOVE MY TRUCK, BUT IS THERE ANYWAY THESE OTHER REPAIRS CAN BE DONE FOR A LESSER AMT? I'VE ALREADY PD. TO REPLACE MOTOR & ROTORS IN ALL 4 WINDOWS. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. [XXX] ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB
- Filed Apr 2015
WITH HEADLIGHT SELECTOR SWITCH IN THE AUTO POSITION THE HEADLIGHTS CAN SUDDENLY TURN-OFF WHILE DRIVING. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE AUTO POSITION SINCE DAY ONE. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, VERY NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN TRYING TO PULL OVER AND STOP. THE PARK LIGHTS STILL WERE FUNCTIONING AND GOT THE HEADLIGHTS BACK ON BY SWITCHING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO THE MANUAL POSITION. PER DISCUSSION WITH DEALER BELIEVE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE QUIT WORKING. SPECIFICALLY, A RELAY IN THE BCM HAS FAILED BUT IS NOT REPLACEABLE. REPAIR COST IS OVER $400.00 TO CHANGE MODULE. CAN'T AFFORD RIGHT NOW TO FIX. RESEARCH ON INTERNET FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER SIMILAR FAILURES/SYMPTOMS BUT NOT CLEAR IF HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *TR
- Filed Jul 2014
PASSENGER SIDE DRIVING/FOG LIGHT REFLECTOR LOOKS RUSTED/ FAST FORWARD TO JULY 9TH, 2014 THE WHOLE REFLECTOR BRACKET IS RUSTED SITTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS LIGHTING HOUSING. ITEM WAS REPORTED JUST AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD WAS OVER AND ITEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED WITH FORD. THIS HOUSING WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. *TR
- Filed Aug 2013 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes
I OWN A 2004 FORD F-150. IN 2012 I HAD MY E-BRAKE LIGHT START FLASHING AT ME. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE MECHANIC AND HAD THEM LOOK IT OVER, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG OTHER THEN THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH WAS PROBABLY BAD, SO I BROUGHT IT TO A BRAKE SPECIALIST AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING, NOTHING WRONG WITH CYLINDER OR BRAKES, THAT IT WAS THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH. I'M TRULY NOT SAFE USING MY E-BRAKE AS I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS WORKING OR NOT. MY INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON ALSO WHEN I WOULD TURN ON MY HEADLIGHTS, EVERYONE KNOWS YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ANYWAY. I HAVE READ SEVERAL ARTICLES WHERE OTHER FORD F-150 OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO AND A RECALL SHOULD GO OUT. *TR
- Filed Dec 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 FORD F150 W/ ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - AFTER A FEW YEARS USE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON, BUT ONLY UNDER EXTREME DECELERATION, HOPEFULLY. THE LIGHTS WILL RESET IF THE BRAKE SWITCH IS UNPLUGGED AND PLUGGED BACK IN WITH VEHICLE RUNNING, BUT THEN WILL CONTINUE TO ACT UNRELIABLY AFTER A FEW DAYS OF USE. THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO WORK ALONG WITH THE SWITCH TO REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTER FROM OUT OF PARK, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE. I VISIT AN OFFICIAL FORD F150 FORUM WITH MANY OTHER MEMBERS THAT SEVERAL OTHERS ARE STARTING TO NOTICE THAT THEIR TRUCKS ARE DOING THE SAME THING. REPLACING THE "BRAKE SWITCH" RECOMMENDED BY FORD DID NOT CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON THE FORUM BY MEMBERS WITH 2005 AND 2006 MODELS AS WELL. *TR
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- Other102 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2010 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System
I HAVE A 2004 F-150 THAT HAS SPIT TWO SPARK PLUGS OUT WITH IN A YEAR. THE SECOND ONE CAUGHT FIRE . THERE HAS BEEN THIS ISSUE WITH MANY OWNERS OF FORD TRUCKS AND IS A ON GOING ISSUE FORD WON'T TAKE CARE OF. NAPA AUTO PARTS HAS A REPAIR KIT MADE JUST FOR THIS ISSUE WITH FORD ENGINES. THE COST IS $ 73.00 PLUS HAVING SOMEONE DO THE REPAIR. *TR
- Filed Sep 2008 · Also filed under Fuel System
CNG REGULATOR LEAKING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR
- Filed Jan 2008 · Also filed under Fuel System
F-150 - 2004 FORD. EXPERIENCING TWO MECHANICAL ISSUES. THE MOST CONCERTING IS THE FUEL FUMES/TOXIC SMELL THAT ENTERS THE CAB. SECONDARY IS ENGINE KNOCK. THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRES IN APPROX. 5K MILES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AND ODOR CONFIRMED, HOWEVER, NO TROUBLE CODE WAS GIVEN, THEREFORE, FORD DEALERSHIP CAN'T MAKE REPAIRS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF FORD, WHO WON'T APPROVE WITHOUT VALID TROUBLE CODES. THE FUMES ARE TOXIC AND MUST BE HAZARDOUS TO THE HEALTH OF OUR FAMILY.*CN
- Filed Mar 2005 · Also filed under Fuel System
WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AT CAMPSITE, ABOUT MIDNIGHT, CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED TO FIND THE TRUCK ON FIRE. CONSUMER AND OTHERS AT THE CAMPSITE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO AN AUTOMOBILE CLINIC, AND WAS INFORMED THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THEN, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
- Filed Dec 2004 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Power Train
THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME ADVISING NHTSA AND FORD CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEMS STATED BEFORE.THOSE ARE THE THE REAR END SHUDDERING UPON ACCELERATION,THE WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR END, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, THE WHINING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING UNIT AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE BRAKES CONSTANT SQUEALING.I HAVE GONE TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE CENTERS IN THREE DIFFEREENT STATES.NY,NJ,NC.OF ALL THE DEALERSHIPS SVC CENTERS MAHWAH FORD IN NJ SPENT THE MOST TIME INVESTIGATING THESE PROBLEMS.SHULTZ FORD NY AND CELLA FORD NC FORGET THEM (NO HELP WHAT SO EVER JUST A BUNCH OF LAME PEOPLE WITH LAME EXCUSES)TOTAL VISITS 6 AND NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED EVEN UPON MY INSISTANCE. I OWNED A 1998 F-150(BEST TRUCK TO DATE) I'M SORRY THAT I TRADED IT IN FOR THIS 2004 BUCKET OF BOLTS. *AK
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- Trailer Hitches41 involved a crash
- Filed Apr 2011
2004 FORD F15, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND IN FAR RIGHT LANE OF THE OHIO TURNPIKE. THE BALL OF TRAILER HITCH BECAME DISENGAGED FROM POWER UNIT. UNIT 1 TRAILER SEPARATED FROM THE POWER UNIT AND TRAVELED ONTO INSIDE BERM, STRIKING BARRIER WALL, CAUSING CAR A TOP TRAILER TO SLIDE FORWARD OFF OF TRAILER. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0072-90)*JB UPDATED 04/22/11 *BF
- Filed May 2008
2004 FORD F-150 TRAILER HITCH BROKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE TRAILER HITCH BROKE HE LOST CONTROL AND WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0344-91. *JB UPDATED 05/26/08. CONSUMER SENT IN ADDITION VOQ COMPLAINT. *KB 06/25/08.
- Filed Jan 2006
I OWN A 2004 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW (NEW BODY STYLE). IT CAME EQUIPPED W/FACTORY INSTALL TRAILER TOW PACKAGE. I HAVE SINCE PURCHASED A ROCKWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER, WHICH I TOWED MANY MILES LAST SUMMER. I KEPT CHECKING AND RECHECKING MY WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION/SWAY CONTROL SETUP BECAUSE, WHILE TOWING, THE TRAILER SEEMED TO SWAY MORE THAN IT SHOULD, ESPECIALLY WHEN BEING PASSED BY TRACTOR TRAILERS. I WORKED W/REESE CUSTOMER SERVICE BY TRYING THEIR DIFFERENT SUGGESTIONS, TO NO AVAIL. I HAPPEN TO ALSO WORK FOR A FORD DEALER SO I TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY DURING A LUNCH BREAK TO RAISE MY TRUCK UP ON A LIFT TO BE SURE THAT ALL THE MOUNTING BOLTS WERE THERE AND THAT THEY WERE TIGHT. WHAT I FOUND STARTLED ME. THE 2" RECEIVER TUBE ON THE HITCH HAD SPLIT ABOUT 1 1/2" IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER, TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. IT WAS ABOUT 1/8" AT IT'S WIDEST POINT. I HAD MY TRAILER'S TONGUE WEIGHED AT A CERTIFIED PUBLIC SCALE. IT WEIGHED 893 LBS. THE HITCH IS RATED FOR A 9,900 LB. TRAILER W/990 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT-WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING ACTUAL WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER IS APPROXIMATELY 7,700 LBS.,FULLY LOADED. OUR DISTRICT FORD ENGINEER [name removed] REINFORCING OF THE NEW HITCH AFTER WE HAD REPLACED. HE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SIMILAR OCCURRENCES THAT HE HAD WITNESSED,EVEN THOUGH WHEN I CALLED THE FORD ENGINEERS IN MICHIGAN,THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THEM. INCIDENTALLY,THE FORD ENGINEERS ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS MOST LIKELY A FAULTY HITCH,AND THAT THEY DID NOT BELIEVE THAT EXCESSIVE TONGUE WAS THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE THE HITCH WAS ALREADY IN THE TRUCK,AND THIS HITCH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE REAR BUMPER/FRAME,THE REINFORCING WAS DONE W/THE HITCH IN PLACE. ONLY THE BOTTOM AND THE SIDES WERE ACCESSIBLE AND AFTER ONLY A FEW MORE TRIPS,THE TOP OF THE RECEIVER TUBE WAS OPENING BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE REINFORCEMENTS WORKED. RIGHT NOW, MY SERVICE MANAGER IS WORKING TO HAVE THE FORD HITCH REPLACED W/AN AFTERMARKET ONE, TO SEE IF IT STANDS UP ANY BETTER. *NM
- Filed Jun 2005 · Also filed under Equipment
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE'S FORD HITCH BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. *NM THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO A WELDING SHOP WERE THEY SAID THERE WASN'T ANY PENETRATION ON THE WELD, WHICH WAS WELDED PART WAY AND TO TAKE THE OLD RECEIVER TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE RECEIVER TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY CLAIMED THE TRAILER WHICH WEIGHT IS 2500 LBS WAS TOO BIG, HAD CAUSED THE FAILURE. 2500 LBS, IS LESS THEN WHAT FORD GUARANTEE THERE TRUCKS WILL PULL. JEANNETTE GOMES OF HARTFORD INS. IS CURRENTLY IN POSSESSION OF THE RECEIVER THAT FAILED.*NM *SB
- Seats4
- Filed Jun 2007 · Also filed under Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control
THE 2004 F150 SC HAS A FEW PROBLEMS: FIRST WAS THE WATER LEAKING FROM THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN WHICH I HAD TO APPLY SILICONE AROUND THE RUBBER SEAL OF THE LIGHT...NEVER LEAKED AGAIN. SECOND ISSUE WAS FAR MORE FRUSTRATING, WHEN TRAVELING AROUND 40 TO 50 MPH WHEN DECIDING TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY THE TRUCK WOULD ACT AS IF IT WAS BEING STARVED OF FUEL. THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT WAS BY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND RELEASING IT VERY QUICKLY. I TOOK IT TO THE WONDERFUL FORD DEALERSHIP, SARCASTIC, AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG, AND SHOP MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE OF COLD AIR INTAKE... FINALLY ,AFTER CALLING FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPLAINING THE DEALERSHIP DECIDED IT WAS MY THROTTLE BODY...NATURALLY ALL MY PROBLEMS WERE GONE. NOW, LESS THAN A YEAR LATER THE PROBLEM AROSE AGAIN AND I WILL POST THE OUTCOME ONCE KNOWN. THE THIRD INCIDENCE WAS THE FRONT BUCKET SEATS, STARTED NOTICING SHREDDED FOAM UNDER THE FRONT PART OF THE SEATS, NOT KNOWING WHAT IT COULD BE I ASSUMED IT WAS EXCESS FOAM AROUND THE SEAT STRAPS LOCATED UNDER EACH SEAT, TO MY SURPRISE A HOLE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT ON THE FRONT LEFT CORNER FACING THE DOOR AND AGAIN I WENT TO THE WONDERFUL DEALERSHIP AND I SHOWED THEM THERE WAS A PIECE OF METAL WITH A SHARP BARB THAT WAS SLOWLY SHREDDING THE FOAM AND WAS THE CULPRIT IN CREATING THE HOLE AND THE SHREDDED FOAM. CAUTION!!!!!! IF YOUR TRUCK HAS THIS PROBLEM BE CAREFUL!!! I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE TRUCK AND THE METAL BARB CAUGHT MY PANTS AND TORE A HUGE HOLE AND GAVE ME A PRETTY DEEP CUT ON THE INNER THIGH. NONE THE LESS THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I FINALLY CONVINCED THEM TO REPLACE THE SEAT WITH ME PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENT COST...BUT, BEFORE I COULD GET THE WORK DONE THE WONDERFUL DEALERSHIP WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND I HAVEN'T HIT-UP THE NEW OWNERS. *AK
- Filed Mar 2005
TRUCK BOUGHT IN OCT 2003, 4X4 SUPERCREW LARIAT WITH LIGHT COLORED SEATS. LEATHER SEEMS TO TURN BLACK AND FADE ONLY AFTER A FEW MONTHS IN LUMBAR AND BACKS, PLUS ARMREST CONSOLE. BASICALLY WHEREVER SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE.*AK THEY REPLACE SEAT COVERS, BUT SINCE MAY 2004, THEY WERE REPLACD JUN 30, 2004 AND NOV 6, 2004. IT IS NOW MARCH 2005 AND STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. NO ONE SEEMS TO WANT TO GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED.
- Filed Oct 2004
CAPTAIN CHAIRS ON LARIAT PICK-UP ARE UNACCEPTABLE. THE SEATS APPEAR TO HAVE A T SHAPED SUBSTRUCTURE, WHICH IS PRESSING UP INTO WHERE THE PASSENGERS' BUTTOCK REST. I CAN BEST DESCRIBE IT AS SITTING ON A HARD BICYCLE SEAT. DEALER AND FORD INDICATE THAT THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE AND WILL NOT ACCEPT ACCOUNTABILITY. *NM
- Filed Oct 2004
SQUEAKING CHAIR. *NM
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility3
- Filed Jun 2015 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE LAKE, MY VEHICLE STARTING IDLING ROUGH. PULLED OVER TO CHECK THINGS OUT, COULDN'T FIND ANY NOTICABLE ISSUES. RETARTED VEHICLE AND ENGINE STARTED SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT FROM THE COIL ATOP THE NUMBER 2 SPARK PLUG, DRIVERS SIDE, LOOKING FROM FRONT TO REAR OF ENGINE. HAD THEVEHICLE TOWED TO BILL COLLINS FORD OF LOUISVILLE,KY.THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED CHANGING. UPON REMOVAL, 4 OF THE EIGHT SPARK PLUGS BROKE OFF IN THE ENGINE HEAD. THIS COST ME $857.00 TO CHANGE 8 SPARK PLUGS THAT NORMALLY I COULD DO MYSELF. THE BREAKING OF SPARK PLUGS IN THIS TYPE ENGINE, 5.4L TRITON, IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE, THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNEW ABOUT. YET THEY HAVE YET TO DO A RECALL. INSTEAD, THEY DEVELOPED A TOOL TO TAKE THESE BROKEN SPRK PLUGS OUT, YET THE CONSUMER STILL HAS TO PAY SOMETIMES UPWARDS OF $2,000.00 FOR THE REPAIR. FORD USED A SUBSTANDARD PART IN THEIR VEHICLES AND REFUSE TO HONOR THE CUSTOMER. THEY NO LONEGR USE THAT TYPE ENGINE, BUT ANYONE WITH A 5.4L TRITON ENGINE FROM FORD WILL HAVE TO PAY A LOT OF MONEY TO CHANGE EIGHT SPARK PLUGS WHEN THE TIME COMES. I COULD NOT PUT MY VEHCILE INTO GEAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THAT SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY CONCERN TO ME!
- Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,750. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/20/14*CN UPDATED 08/25/2017*CT
- Filed Oct 2004 · Also filed under Suspension
WHEEL VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM STILL PERSIST EVEN AFTER FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS INSTALLED A DAMPENING KIT VIA DRILLING THROUGH THE FRAME TO SECURE BOLTS.*AK
- Air3
- Filed Mar 2008 · Also filed under Service Brakes
FRONT BRAKE SHUDDER BEFORE AND AFTER DEALER SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED ROTORS PRIOR TO PURCHASE. *TR
- Filed Apr 2007 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Power Train, Visibility
2004 F-150 SUPERCREW 2WD AUTOMATIC. TRANSMISSION REQUIRES REBUILD AT 54000. BOUGHT NEW ALL SEALS REPLACED WITHIN 2-3 MONTHS DUE TO FLUID LEAKS. SLIPPING BEGAN LESS THAN 40,000. FLUID FLUSH ALLEVIATED THE ISSUE, BUT SLIPPING RETURNED. AT 60 MPH TRASMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL MOMENTARILY AT RANDOM TIMES. POWER REAR SLIDING WINDOW DOES NOT WORK; FAILED WITHIN FIRST 2-3 MONTHS; NO COMPUTER CODE TO DETAIL THE ISSUE SO FORD WILL NOT FIX REGARDLESS OF CONFIRMED FAILURE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE. ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON FIRST BREAK MAINTENANCE.*AK
- Filed Feb 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes
SERVICE 3X FOR BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND CLOSE CALLS TO HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. AT FIRST WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS IS NORMAL AND THEN THEY ACKNOWLEDGED BRAKE PROBLEMS AND REPLACED PARTS (MASTER CYLINDER AND HCU). CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD ARBITRATION PROCESS.*AK
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Filed Apr 2024 · Also filed under Electrical System
I get a warning message which indicates the the Crash Sensor is not working on my Ford truck - this component inflates the Air Bag in the event of a crash. The part number for the Crash Sensor is Motorcraft 6L3Z-14B004-AA. I attempted to purchase a replacement Crash Sensor from a local Ford dealer. I was told that Ford no longer makes this part. The parts manager suggested that I check with local aftermarket parts stores; Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Fisher and NAPA. Nobody makes an aftermarket Crash Sensor for my vehicle. I also searched Amazon without success. I am therefore driving a vehicle with Air Bags which will not deploy - possibly causing a fatality. It seems like the manufacturer, Ford, should be required to sell replacement Crash Sensors until they become available as an Aftermarket Product.
- Firerelated11 involved a fire
- Filed Jan 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught on fire inside the cab. The contact stated that she attempted to put the fire out with a water hose. The fire department was called and was able to put out the fire. No injuries were reported. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage is unknown.
- Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
- Filed Jan 2016 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine
TOOK TRUCK TO GET TUNE UP BUT WAS TOLD I COULDN'T GET WARRANTY TO HELP PAY FOR SERVICE BADLY NEEDED AND DUE TO THAT I LOST WORK AND WAS ALMOST HOMELESS BUT ENDED UP GETTING HELP FROM MY MOTHER FOR TIRES THAT TOOK 5 DAYS AND WAS A BIG HEADAKE AT WALLMART BUT THAT'S ANOTHER THING .ITS A LONG STORY BUT I'M DOING MY BEST TO HAVE A DECENT RUNNING TRUCK THAT I CAN RELY ON TO KEEP JOBS.I JUST WANT IT FIXED SO I HAD TO BECOME A MECHANIC JUST TO FIND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON THESES MOTERCRAFT 515 SPARK PLUGS AND WOULD LIKE HELP TO GET COPINSATION AND HAVE REPAIRS THAT IS NEEDS ATTION ASAP .LONG STORY SHORT I LOVE MY FORD TRUCK AND LEARNED A LOT ALONG THE WAY PLEASE HELP.
- Diesel1
- Filed Aug 2009 · Also filed under Fuel System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR MELTED. THE WIRES AND THE CPS SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE WILL ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THE REPAIRS WERE $653.00. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 05V270000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,005 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,589.
Safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Heritage Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Heritage SVT Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 stars |
| Super Crew 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 stars |