2004 FORD F-150 Trailer Hitches Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Trailer Hitches Issues in the 2004 FORD F-150

4 trailer hitches complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD F-150. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Trailer Hitches Complaints

#10394953 | Crash
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
#10229534 |
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.
#10147783 |
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...
#10119953 |
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

Other 2004 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

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