2004 Ford F-150 recalls and problems
The 2004 Ford F-150 has 5 safety recalls and 2,029 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Ford F-150 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Ford F-150 recalls
Recall 11V-385: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Recall 11V-107: Air Bags
Problem: 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 1-866-436-7332.
Recall 07V-336: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: 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.
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 1-888-222-2751.
Recall 04V-443: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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 1-800-392-3673.
Recall 04V-200: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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 1-800-248-0186.
2004 Ford F-150 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 849 | |
| Power Train | 245 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 170 | |
| Suspension | 121 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 105 | |
| Structure | 104 | |
| Electrical System | 100 | |
| Engine | 92 | |
| Air Bags | 85 | |
| Unknown or Other | 81 | |
| Steering | 75 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 70 |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 615
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 66
- Structure › Body — 58
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 46
- Air Bags › Frontal — 31
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 27
- Power Train › Driveline — 22
- Suspension › Front — 20
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 61,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Ford F-150 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Ford F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2004 Ford F-150: 11V-385 (fuel system, gasoline), 11V-107 (air bags), 07V-336 (vehicle speed control), 04V-443 (fuel system, gasoline), 04V-200 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford F-150?
Owners report visibility problems most often (849 reports), followed by power train (245). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 61,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.