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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Multiple Axle · Suspension
Wheel vibration in steering wheel at highway speeds. Problem still persist even after ford motor company has installed a dampening kit via drilling through the frame to secure bolts.*ak
ODI 10095841
Suspension
While driving 40-50 mph vehicle vibrated heavily. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10099968
Suspension
Have a 2004 f150 xl supercab. Have experienced several occasions where where truck would begin to shake violently. Speed does not seem to be a factor as it has occured when driving 30mph, as well as highway speeds. The "violent vibration" can last anywhere from 10 seconds to 15 minutes." vibration will then suddenly stop. Brought the truck in for service, repair technician could not recreate problem. When the truck…
ODI 10098447
Suspension
The front end of my 2004 f150 vibrates when traveling over 55 mph. I have brought it to the dealer 4 times. They have replaced the tires and installed a new steering box. Now the have a dampening kit on order. I had the truck for two weeks and the dealer has had it for 7. The ac does not get cold either. I have notified the dealership each time and the have not been able to fix it either. *nm
ODI 10095631
Suspension · Tires
I have a 2004 f150 and am having the same problem as most others here. I have a bad vibration that was starting at 42 mph and is now happening at all speeds all the time. The dealer has rebalanced the tires, put on a vibration damper and also has replaced all 4 tires and wheels as a set all to no avail. The dealer i bought the truck from has been going out of their way to try to help me, but like me they are getting…
ODI 10090725
Suspension
Consumer was concerned that the vehicle would shimmy / shake when driving 55 mph. Vehicle has been to the dealer and the problem still recurring. *ak
ODI 10090106
Steering · Suspension
Steering wheel vibration at 65 to 70 mph. Followed tsb 4-25-8 which did not resolve the problem. Ford dealers have been unable to fix the vibration issue. Experiencing excessive tire wear, ford has extended tire warranty to 36,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10112326
Suspension
Excessive vibration at most speeds, most noticable between 40-50. The truck is now starting an unusual shake/rebounce on very smooth roads as well. 4 attempts to fix and nothing has been done to correct this issue. Bought at 15 miles, no problems, started around 1500 mi, now at 6200 and it's getting worse!!*ak
ODI 10100916
Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 10171757
Suspension · Tires
Every time you reach the speed between 65- 70 mph the vehicle / steering wheel shakes as if the tires are not balanced. I had them balanced 3 times already and it still does the same. Rear end of vehicle throws to l/r when going over bumps. I've test driven other makes and there isn't a problem going over the same bumps. *jb
ODI 10135727
Suspension
Vehicle bounced and was unstable while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic installed a dampening on the suspension system. The vehicle was still unstable. Any objects loaded in the vehicle bed may fall out because the vehicle bounced . *ak this problem caused sickness if the vehicle was driven for a long period. *sc *jb
ODI 10061665
Electrical System · Suspension
I have a 2004 ford f-150 fx4 supercab. I am experiencing two primary problems with the vehicle. First, the vibration and steering wheel "nibble". The vibration is present at nearly all speeds. It feels like the vehicle is rollong over small bumps in the road. Dealer has had vehicle twice and will have it again (3rd time) tomorrow. Claim to be able to fix the problem. The steering wheel "nibble" happens around…
ODI 10073064
Suspension
While driving vehicle would shimmied. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10080213
Driveline · Suspension
VIBRATION IN 2004 F150 FORD TRUCK
ODI 10067951
Suspension
While driving 30-55 mph the entire vehicle would vibrate/shimmy heavily. Sometimes when the vehicle was turned of the vibration would subside, other times it would not. The dealership was notified but the cause could not be determined. *la *nm
ODI 10076253
Steering · Suspension
While driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel vibrated violently. *ak the entire vehicle would shake. *sc *jb
ODI 10074157
Disc · Rack And Pinion · Suspension
Vibration in steering wheel. Replaced front/rear rotors, rack and pinion, steering gear and balanced all tires. *bf steering vibration at hwy speeds. Steering shakes when braking. *tc *jb
ODI 10099827
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Suspension
My steering wheel is shaking back and forth at approximately 55 mph since purchasing the vehicle. The balance job, trip to the dealer, and new rims and tires have not fixed the problem. *jb
ODI 10062322
Suspension
Intermittently front and rear end of vehicle shuttered and vibrated. The problem became worse when vehicle's speed reached and exceeded 52 mph. Dealership installed a dampter kit, but the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10087608
Suspension
I have a super crew 4x4 w/ 3.73 ltd slip rear. I_x0019_m having the same problems many of us have experienced with the steering wheel vibration "nibble" at highway speeds and the rear end shudders from a standstill upon acceleration or while making turns. I brought the truck in this week and the service writer had the service manager take a test drive with me so i could show him what i was talking about. He felt the…
ODI 10060772
Suspension
A vibration is left in the steering as well as the floorboard of the vehicle from 30 to 65 mph. The vibration is worst around 38 and 58 mph. Vibration is most prominent but not limited to acceleration.*ak
ODI 10062184
Suspension
Left front end , when i back out of a parking spot after letting the truck sit for over a minute, as i start to drive i can feel and hear a rough noise, i can feel it on the drivers floorboard, it vibrates for a second or two and its also audible, i took it into my dealer had he said he heard nothing but i have let friends drive and they say they hear and feel it too, the sound is like something may be rubbing or…
ODI 10078424
Suspension
While driving between 45-60 mph there was severe vibration. Dealership serviced vehicle 4 times, but could not locate the cause of the vibration. *ak *la
ODI 10063525
Suspension
The vehicle experienced extreme shaking from the suspension, and sounded like the wheels were falling off. Owner had a difficult time controlling the steering wheel when b driving around 50 mph. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.*ak
ODI 10111199
Suspension
2004 ford f150 developed a problem with vibration when driving at 45 to 60 mph.***no answer required***. *mr the vibration began at about 7000 miles. The truck would vibrate so badly that the consumr was forced to pull to the side of the road. Many attempts were amde to repair the problem but they were not successful. *nm
ODI 10131273