2004 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- 76
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 15 records
- coil springs · 8 records
- both front · 7 records
- front coil · 7 records
- highway speeds · 7 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 37 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was having unrelated repairs performed by an authorized dealer, when the dealer stated that the front end could not be aligned properly because the ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,500. The vin was not available.
ODI 10446259
Suspension
During acceleration there is a severe vibration and shaking. It also happens when driving down the road. The shaking is so bad that you almost lose control of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10432649
Structure · Suspension
2004 ford f150 supercrew starts shaking horribly at highway speeds when pulling a travel trailer. It doesn't matter if you slow down, speed up, or take out of gear the only way to make it quit is to come to a complete stop. This has happened 3 times to me so far and it feels as if all the wheels are about to fall off. I called my dealer and they said that they haven't heard of this problem, but if you do a search on…
ODI 10403848
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. During routine maintenance the mechanic noticed that the left lower control a-frame was cracked. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the lower control arm was cracked and they could not tell if it was only cracked on the side. They informed her that she would be responsible for the repair since there was no warranty or related recall. The…
ODI 10361214
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a recurring failure of the hub and calipers as well as the front and rear axle sporadically becoming fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 79,000. *tr
ODI 10558375
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I'm driving my truck when all of a sudden it will start vibrating horribly, like driving over a washboard type of road. The only way to get it to stop is to pull over to the side of the highway, put it in park, wait, and then try to resume driving. But this does not always work. You sometimes have to stop and change to park, or reverse, a couple of times, before driving again so that the vibration goes away. I have…
ODI 10444836
Suspension
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…
ODI 10274580
Steering · Suspension
Driving on the interstate @ 55mph the truck has a vibration -begins to shake- returned to dealer no problem found, this story goes on and on i have replaced out of my pocket rotors, calibers two whole set of tires and still to this day is still will shake @ and around 52 mph to 57 mph nobody will help me find the problem now it is out of warranty ford doesn't care. *tr
ODI 10503621
Suspension
Since purchase the f150 has had terrible shaking in the front at 55-60 mph. Repeated attempts to fix have been negative. Dealers, repair shops have failed. Replaced all four tires, repeated balancing have not helped. *tr
ODI 10267717
Suspension
At least once a week our truck will go in to a violent shaking episode. The majority of the time it rides beautifully. There doesn't seem to be a pattern other than it begins after the truck has been parked and started to be driven again. It feels as if the wheels are falling off literally. It seems to be suspension related but sets off no engine light or warnings. Usually if my wife or i stop the truck, place it in…
ODI 10140338
Suspension
Intermitent shaking of vehicle while driving at any speed and only stops shaking when vehicle is brought to a complete stop. No warning that truck will start shaking. Brought truck to dealer three times and dealer could not replicate shaking, says nothing is wrong, refuses to take any action. Service bulletin advises addition of rear suspension damper but could not be installed due to interference with dealer…
ODI 10133616
Suspension
Ford f150 truck - the truck intermittenly exhibits severe vibration that can be felt in the steering wheel as well as in the cab. The whole truck shackes when this occurs. The vibration occurs primarily at speeds of 40-60 mph; but, has occurred at speeds in the 75 mph range too. There is a low level vibration that is present most of the time while driving. This low level vibration turns into the severe vibration…
ODI 10128466
Suspension
The entire truck will vibrate at any speed with cause unknown. The area dealership examined the truck but was unable to determine a cause. While at the dealership the owner was made aware of two similar f150 pickups with the same intermittent vibration. Please provide details. *nm
ODI 10119028
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fog Lights · Rotor · Suspension
Dt: had to put 4 sets of brakes on vehicle since purchasing the car. The rotors were getting grooved so badly that vehicle pulls off the road. The consumer talked to ford, and they ignored him. He traveled and saw this problem with several other ford cars. Ford told him it was cosmetic. *ak while on the first trip with this vehicle, the rear end had gone out, the clutch pack was removed and replaced, the fog lamps…
ODI 10123741
Suspension
I have a vibration problem with a 2004 ford f-150 supercrew truck i have owned for 2 months. The dealer cannot fix the problem, and says ford motor co claims it is a design problem and cannot be fixed.*ak
ODI 10110760
Suspension
When driving 50 mph or more the vehicle vibrates heavily. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10107186
Suspension
Just like many others bad vibe in steering wheel, gas pedal and bed of truck... Have had dealer trry to fix twice... Replaced tires, road froced balanced tires and now i am to drive it for 2000 miles to see it that helps... I have seen that ford has a tsb out for this problem and still are not fixing anything. *ak
ODI 10102463
Suspension · Tires
2004 f-150 super crew 4x4. Vibration in vehicle. Steering wheel shackes. Dealer states that tsb is aware- manufacturer. Is working on it. Have seen information about this exact problem in many identical trucks. What is ford going to do? What can i do? Help.*ak
ODI 10100114
Suspension
Vehicle's suspension shook and vehicle vibrated while being driven. Taken in for repair, but no problem is found. *nm
ODI 10101646
Body · Steering · Suspension
Vehicle's back window leak noted within 60 days after purchase, resealed by dealer x2-still leaks. Within a period of one year after purchase, three of the four window gear boxes were replaced due to failure. I've noted several complaints about these issues, met other owners who have had these issues fixed under warranty, yet we were required to pay for repair. At highway speeds, 65mph, the vehicle begins to shimmy,…
ODI 10552656
Suspension
10/19/04 puchased a new ford f150 supercrew. I discussed a vibration i felt while test driving the vehicle with the sales person. He said it was flat spots on the tires, and they would take care of it after the purchase. Scheduled to take it in the shop 3 days later for repair. I was told that the vibration is a know problem on 2004 some 2004 f150 trucks. I have everything documented in detail i can send. This space…
ODI 10116347
Parking Brake · Suspension
I have a 2004 ford f150 that has had a terrible vibration and shaking problem to the point that the windshield wipers jump up and down everytime i have said anything to the dealership they say they dont what it is and they haven't heard of anything like this and even the last time i told them it was like something was seizing up we went online and started investigating the problem and found that all kinds of people…
ODI 10286202
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
Im sure of the exact date originally bought my truck in 2004 brand new with 60 miles on it i had it less than a week and they replaced the tires and told me it was because they were egg shaped. And this is why it shook or vibrated at 55/70 mph it went away for awhile. Then i kept routine oil and tire rotations and balancing on it but the vibration kept coming back. The rear brakes were replace on the truck with less…
ODI 10604769
Suspension
2004 ford f-150, vibration problem: truck bed and steering wheel vibrated.*ak
ODI 10099730
Suspension
While driving 40 mph, the vehicle vibrated heavily. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10105511