There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Ford F Series, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Ford F Series problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 99,500 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 Series complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 104,000 miles · reported Jul 23, 2012
Started having problems last year with transmission. Overdrive would go out and sometimes transmission would not engage at highway speeds. July of this year was at a stoplight truck would no move , after racing engine truck moved , fault code showed on dash. When got truck home reverse would not engage, I finally got it to engage instead of going backwards it went forward.
Electrical System · at 86,520 miles · reported Jul 8, 2012
While driving down interstate drivers window for no reason just fell down causing a load crashing noise I nearly went into ditch. Two days later the drivers rear window did samething. I was not rolling windows up or down they just fell can ford admit they have problem before someone gets injured.
Visibility · at 99,500 miles · reported Oct 17, 2011
While driving on highway at 65 MPH,with children in back seat,window on passenger side in back fell down,about a week later the other back window did the same thing .scared my wife and kids because it fell suddenly without warning. Could have caused me to swerve into oncoming vehicle.I reported to ford but there only response was they sent me brochures to buy a new truck[ha ha}.I responded by telling them that my next new truck will be chevy or chrysler.
Unknown or Other · at 100,000 miles · reported Sep 16, 2011
The spark plugs in the 2004 f-150 pickup trucks did not get anit-seize compound when installed in factories. Just google 2004 f-150 spark plugs and you will see much more information. Now when you replace the spark plugs, they have a tendency to break off. Dealership cost to replace the spark plugs is $350.00 plus $90.00 for each spark plug that is broken. This is an obvious design flaw that is costing the public millions of dollars world wide and the ntsb needs to step in and order a recall to protect consumers and stop ford from taking advantage of the consumers because of their spark plug…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 110,000 miles · reported Mar 18, 2011
While driving my 2004 f150 and approaching a red light or turn my truck will intermittently shut off and need to be restarted. On several occasions I have had to put both hands on the wheel and crank (No power steering) or both feet on the brakes (No power brakes) because the truck turned off and I lost all power functions. It wouldn't have been as big of a deal if the dealer in my area hadn't told me this was "normal" for f150s and sent me on my way. Since that dealer I have dealt with 2 others in my area who say its normal and to just drive my truck until it fixes itself. I wasn't aware that…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Ford F Series have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Ford F Series as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford F Series?
Owners report visibility problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 99,500 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.