2004 FORD F-150 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,429

Owner Complaints

99 Crashes 53 Fires 7 Deaths

16

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

60

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 FORD F-150

The 2004 FORD F-150 has received a total of 2,429 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 16 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 60 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls (615 complaints), Visibility (205 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (109 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 FORD F-150

NHTSA has recorded 16 recalls for the 2004 FORD F-150, potentially affecting up to 6,546,401 vehicles.

Recall 11V385000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 1,100,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 11V107000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 1,325,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 07E080000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 700 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.

Remedy: SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.

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Recall 07E089000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 238 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.

Remedy: SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.

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Recall 07E075000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 2,388 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

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Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 175 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

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Recall 07V336000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 3,600,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

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Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

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Recall 06E052000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 14,616 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.

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Recall 06E023000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 292,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

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Recall 04V443000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 1,689 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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Recall 04V200000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 371 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.

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Recall 06E064000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 4,029 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 FORD F-150

2,429 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD F-150. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 615 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 205 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 109 1 Crash 8 Fires
Engine
Complaints: 92 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 88 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 87 1 Crash 7 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 81
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 81 5 Crashes 2 Fires 3 Injuries 2 Deaths
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 66 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 58 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 57 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 48 16 Crashes 1 Fire 26 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 47 8 Crashes 3 Fires 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 46 3 Crashes 3 Fires 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 40
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 31 18 Crashes 2 Fires 17 Injuries 2 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 30 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 28 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 27
Equipment
Complaints: 25 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 24 1 Crash 2 Fires
Service Brakes
Complaints: 24 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 23
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 22
Structure
Complaints: 22
Parking Brake
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 19 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 17 5 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 16
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 13 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 12 4 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 12
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 12 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 12
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 11
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 10 6 Fires
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 8 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 7
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 6
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 6
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 5
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 4
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 3
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 3
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitioncoilspark Plugs
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Firerelated
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainshift Linkagecablerod
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11710026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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.
#11706348 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
There is a recall on this vehicle
#11706348 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
There is a recall on this vehicle
#11706348 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
There is a recall on this vehicle
#11690826 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 FORD F-150

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 FORD F-150 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 FORD F-150

Ford Motor Company has issued 60 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 FORD F-150. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

AS-21732 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

FORD: THERE MAY BE CHAFFING ON A WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE CLOCKSPRING AND DRIVER AIRBAG WHICH CAUSE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM

CSP-092408CS-01 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FORD TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN THE CASE OF THE ROUSHCHARGER FOR THE F-150, THE TRUCKS CALIBRATION ENHANCEMENTS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN PREMIUM FUEL QUALITY. EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL F-150 ROUSHCHARGED TRUCKS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THESE VARIATIONS. CSC...

TSB-08-18-2 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. *PE

08-5-13 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

4.6L/5.4L--MIL P0506 AND/OR P0505--HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM. *NJ

03208 — STEERING

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY/NIBBLE AT 100 KM/H (60 MPH) AND GREATER SPEEDS ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 8/20/2003. *TT

05255 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

5.4L 3V WITH P030X AND/OR P0316 ACCOMPANIED BY SPARK KNOCK. *TT

05173 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1131 AND/OR P1151 - 4.2L ENGINE. *TT

050621 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

FRONT BRAKE ROUGHNESS - SHUDDER WHILE BRAKING. *TT

05192 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ROUGH IDLE-5.4L 3V 4X2 SUPERCAB AND SUPERCREW. *TT

06012005 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

LABEL PROGRAM 04L24-SUPPLEMENT#1-TIRE WARRANTY COVERAGE CHANGE. *SC

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