Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 07109 | 10022160 | Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds. *kb | 07/13/2007 | ||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0765 | 10022279 | Rear axle tube fracture at center carrier. *kb | 07/25/2007 | ||
| 061916 | 10021178 | Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration. *kb | 03/19/2007 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. while driving approximately 42 mph, the contact noticed the front end of the vehicle began to shake abnormally. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front coil springs were fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. while driving at approximately 42 mph the contact noticed the front end of the vehicle began to shimmy. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the front coil springs had fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000. da | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 35564 | ||
| During acceleration there is a severe vibration and shaking. it also happens when driving down the road. the shaking is so bad that you alamost lose control of the vehicle. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 23650 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. the vehicle was taken in for a routine maintenance and while inspection the mechanic found the left lower control a-frame cracked. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they confirmed the lower control arm was cracked and they could not tell if it was cracked all the way through or just cracked on the side. they informed her there is no warranty or recalls and she would have to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was notified and informed her there was nothing they can do because the vehicle was out of warranty and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 23,650....mw | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f- 150. the contact stated that he has had several safety related issues with his vehicle. the steering wheel vibrates when going 40-50mph, this failure started about 6 months ago. also 1st and 2nd gear work okay but when it goes into 3rd gear it will not stay engaged. this failure has been going on for three weeks at the time of the complaint. the contact stated that all four tires are worn down on the insides of the tires. the tires have been replaced and the mechanic stated to rotate the tires every 2 or 3,000 miles. the engine of the vehicle also makes a knocking noise coming from the top portion of the engine. the rear brake light above the crew cab(in the middle) fills up with water and the water eventually leaks inside the vehicle. the contact also stated that when pulling onto a highway he has to punch the accelerator pedal to get the vehicle up to speed and then the vehicle will start shaking and the check engine light will illuminate. the contact said there is a issue with the fuel gauge and the fuel tank also. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. the current mileage was 98,000. rd | |||
| 10/23/2007 | 46000 | 1 | |
| 2004 ford f-150... truck starts to shake horribly when accelerating. the problem is random (once every 2-3 days?), but only stop s after the car comes to a complete stop. most of the time the problem arise when accelerating on the interstate. it feels like driving over a washboard, which is very unnerving when traveling at 60 mph. i have repeatedly had to pull of the interstate, stop completely (maybe twice), before the issue is resolved. the issue has not yet been diagnosed by the dealer. other people say it has to do with the rear differential, but not sure yet, since it has not been repaired. no injuries yet, but the problem seems very unsafe and widespread. problem started in october 2007, and has progressively gotten worse.*tr | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 7000 | 6 | 04/27/2004 |
| I purchased my ford f-150 as a demo in 2004. the truck has been back to the dealership at least 5 times for a vibration over 60 miles/hr. the truck now has just over 46,000 miles and i just put the 4th set of tires on the truck. the dealership states there is nothing they can do. i have read many online forums about the same complaints with this ford truck. two weeks ago i spent over $1000 dollars on tires and alignment, the vibration is still present. my next step is to file for the lemon law. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 120000 | ||
| No event leading to failure - to my knowledge poor handling, uneven tire wear, discovered both front springs broken at 120,000 miles truck is used pretty much as a passenger vehicle currently replacing both front springs | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. the contact stated the front end of the vehicle would violently shake while driving approximately 45 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continued to recur while driving approximately 45 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed both front coil springs were fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 57,200. sm. | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 65000 | ||
| My truck is a 2004 ford f150 fx4, the suspension on the front is bad. i bought it with 65,000 miles and it was bad. i have had to replace it after nearly hitting a semi head-on after hitting a bump and it about bounced me off of the road. this has been an ongoing problem that i couldn't figure out at first. i have called ford corporate office with no return phone call. after looking on the internet at the forums about this truck and year, i determined that this is common. i don't know if ford knows but they should. it has cost me over $850 to get the sway bar bushings replaced, tie rod ends, upper and lower control arm and shocks. i drive alot a miles in a year. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 75000 | ||
| While rotating the tires on my 2004 f-150 i noticed the drivers side front coil spring was broken. i then looked at the passenger side and seen that one was broken also. i was broke in the exact same spot as the other one.i have never taken this truck off the road .it only has 75000 miles on it i think these springs should not be broken and there is a problem with them. while looking online i noticed alot of other people with the same probnlem. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 64460 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. while examining the vehicle he noticed the inside of both front tires was wearing down unevenly. he replaced the tires himself and took the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle aligned. he was informed they could not align the vehicle due to both front ball joints being worn out. the ball joints were not repaired but the tires were balanced and aligned. the failure and current mileages were 64,460. sm. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 75000 | ||
| While rotating the tires on my 2004 f-150 i noticed the drivers side front coil spring was broken. i then looked at the passenger side and seen that one was broken also. i was broke in the exact same spot as the other one.i have never taken this truck off the road .it only has 75000 miles on it i think these springs should not be broken and there is a problem with them. while looking online i noticed alot of other people with the same probnlem. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 64460 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. while examining the vehicle he noticed the inside of both front tires was wearing down unevenly. he replaced the tires himself and took the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle aligned. he was informed they could not align the vehicle due to both front ball joints being worn out. the ball joints were not repaired but the tires were balanced and aligned. the failure and current mileages were 64,460. sm. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 75000 | ||
| While rotating the tires on my 2004 f-150 i noticed the drivers side front coil spring was broken. i then looked at the passenger side and seen that one was broken also. i was broke in the exact same spot as the other one.i have never taken this truck off the road .it only has 75000 miles on it i think these springs should not be broken and there is a problem with them. while looking online i noticed alot of other people with the same probnlem. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 64460 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. while examining the vehicle he noticed the inside of both front tires was wearing down unevenly. he replaced the tires himself and took the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle aligned. he was informed they could not align the vehicle due to both front ball joints being worn out. the ball joints were not repaired but the tires were balanced and aligned. the failure and current mileages were 64,460. sm. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 75000 | ||
| While rotating the tires on my 2004 f-150 i noticed the drivers side front coil spring was broken. i then looked at the passenger side and seen that one was broken also. i was broke in the exact same spot as the other one.i have never taken this truck off the road .it only has 75000 miles on it i think these springs should not be broken and there is a problem with them. while looking online i noticed alot of other people with the same probnlem. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 64460 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. while examining the vehicle he noticed the inside of both front tires was wearing down unevenly. he replaced the tires himself and took the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle aligned. he was informed they could not align the vehicle due to both front ball joints being worn out. the ball joints were not repaired but the tires were balanced and aligned. the failure and current mileages were 64,460. sm. | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| My 2004 ford f 150 fx 4 regular cab flareside pickup which currently has 36,000 miles has a massive vibration / shuddering while under acceleration past forty miles per hour ; i have already taken the vehicle to the dealer where they told me that it was an emergency brake problem after getting fixed the problem occurred less than a week later ; it is going back into the dealer again to get rediagnosed and cost even more money please make ford motor company accountable for this issue !!! *tr | |||
| 06/26/2008 | 33000 | 1 | |
| 2004/5 ford f150, 33,000 road miles (never been off road) parked at traffic lights in my truck when the front drivers side coils spring collapsed. having inspected the failed part, it has not failed in the normal fracture straight through the coil but diagonally through it, surely this must be a manufacturing flaw. so glad i was stationary when it happened. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2005 | 1 | 06/10/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle became impossible to steer. he pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to a dealership. they found the front driver side wheel tilted in, and the ball joint nut was missing. the vehicle is currently getting repaired at the dealership.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 07/10/2004 |
| Took vehicle to the dealership six moths ago had vibrations coming from the car and steering. took car to the dealership and was advised there was no problem. six months later problem kept recurring and took car to independent shop and was advised i needed right upper and lower ball joint. this is a 2004 f150 fx4 this should not be happening on a barely 2 year old car. i'm lucky my car did not buck on me on the road. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 07/10/2004 |
| Took vehicle to the dealership six moths ago had vibrations coming from the car and steering. took car to the dealership and was advised there was no problem. six months later problem kept recurring and took car to independent shop and was advised i needed right upper and lower ball joint. this is a 2004 f150 fx4 this should not be happening on a barely 2 year old car. i'm lucky my car did not buck on me on the road. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/14/2006 | 8500 | 1 | 02/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a roaring noise was heard from the rear end of the vehicle. the entire rear end has been replaced once and rebuilt on three separate occasions. the dealership has been alerted. | |||