Model year record

2004 Ford F-150

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,449 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V385000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-07-29
Owners notified: 2011-09-12

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V107000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,325,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-02-23
Owners notified: 2011-03-23

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-08-03
Owners notified: 2007-08-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V443000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,689
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-09-13
Owners notified: 2004-09-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V200000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 371
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-04-26
Owners notified: 2004-05-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls	615	65,000 mi
Visibility	205	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	110	80,000 mi
Engine	93	108,000 mi
Electrical system	89	57,000 mi
Power train	88	85,000 mi
Unknown or other	85	77,657 mi
Suspension	81	17,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	66	30,500 mi
Structure: body	58	90,000 mi
Steering	57	64,000 mi
Air bags	54	93,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	47	46,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	46	73,000 mi
Tires	40	9,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	31	35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	30	32,040 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	28	61,552 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	27	6,000 mi
Equipment	25	38,900 mi
Service brakes	25	79,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	24	99,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	24	78,500 mi
Power train: driveline	22	14,670 mi
Structure	22	1,800 mi
Parking brake	21	47,000 mi
Suspension: front	20	10,500 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	19	2,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	17	5,000 mi
Wheels	16	70,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	13	3,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	12	4,700 mi
Power train: axle assembly	12	2,000 mi
Suspension: rear	12	8,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	12	2,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	12	69,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	11	70,000 mi
Seat belts	11	49,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	11	9,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	10	35,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	8	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	7	15,000 mi
Exterior lighting	7	38,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	6	10,578 mi
Structure: frame and members	6	49,651 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	5	111,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	5	21,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	4	9,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	4	25,000 mi
Fuel system, other	4	19,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	4	5,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	4	1 mi
Structure: body: hood	4	1 mi
Trailer hitches	4	8,354 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	3	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	3	73,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	3	28,750 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	32,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	95,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	3	7,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	3	9,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	3	25 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	3	37,640 mi
Seat belts: front	3	10,005 mi
Seats	3	8,374 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	3	27,278 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	3	9,125 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	3	25 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	3	50,000 mi
Tires: valve	3	11,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	3	135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	3	100 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	2,400 mi
Wheels: rim	3	10,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	8,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	25,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	38,500 mi
Equipment: electrical	2	7,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	2	1,549 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	2	30 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	2	1,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	26,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	2	70,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system	2	700 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	12,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs	2	39,430 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	70,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	2	13,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	2	3,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	2	28,548 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	2	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	—
Steering: column	2	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	450 mi
Steering: linkages	2	27,500 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	2	10,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	5,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	2	—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	2	7,491 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	12,700 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	2	20,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	45,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	2	36,164 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	88,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: coil: spark plugs	1	364,000 mi
Electrical system: software	1	50,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	8,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	2,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	1,000,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	520,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	5,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	1	21,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings	1	93,564 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	14,000 mi
Firerelated	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	1	—
Fuel system, diesel	1	8,005 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	91,450 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	68,068 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	1	2,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	1 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	5,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	68,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	7,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	15,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	2,500 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing	1	89,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint	1	—
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod	1	260,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	64,600 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	1 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat	1	62,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	6,725 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	14,670 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	1	226,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman	1	55,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	14,670 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	25 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	1	7,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	32,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	3,300 mi
Suspension: multiple axle	1	158 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	1	3,000 mi
Tires: bead	1	32,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	1,800 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	17,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	1,600 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	12,700 mi
Wheels: hub	1	39,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	59,354 mi

The 2003 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.