2004 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 83
- 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.
Among these 83 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- window regulator · 13 records
- passenger side · 10 records
- side window · 10 records
- spark plugs · 7 records
- fell down · 7 records
- door window · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Failure of second window regulator in two years. Driving down the road this time and nearly swerved off the roadway after i thought that the passenger side rear window had been shot out. Turns out it was the regulator failing. Ford needs to recall this part as a safety hazard before somebody is hurt in a crash caused by the failure of the regulators. Ford knows they have a problem but apparently will not recall or…
ODI 10423860
Body · Electrical System · Visibility
I was traveling on a main boulevard when all of a sudden the drivers side window slid down with a loud sounding bang. The window did not break. However, what seems to be a spring loaded mechanism, must have broken causing the window to collapse down inside the door. The sound was so loud, it caused a nervous reaction in me which resulted in pulling on the steering wheel to one side. Thankfully, there were no…
ODI 10432659
Electrical System
While driving in up state ny, going about 30-35 mph, my rear passenger window started to open for no reason. By the time i was able to pull over the window was completely open and fell down into the door. I was unable to close the window and the ford dealership i brought the car to look at to try and fix it told me the regulator was broken and needed to be replaced. The dealership was able to get the window closed…
ODI 10417588
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
While i was driving, the rear drivers side window made a loud pop and the window just fell down. The window will not go back up. It is stuck down. I could not find any recall on the window but googled and found that is a problem for a lot of ford f150 owners. *tr
ODI 10407431
Electrical System
After starting the truck, and having seemingly normal operation. It started to run rough and had a marked loss of power. The check engine light did not initially illuminate, giving no indication of a serious problem. Thinking this was a temporary problem, we continued home. The next day my wife took the truck on her normal daily routine. She notified me later that the truck had gotten worse and that it was very…
ODI 10404521
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I was driving my 2004 ford f150 lariat on us 50 going west bound in heavy traffic around 5:30 in the evening driving 70 mph. I heard a loud pop (as if a gun was being fired), which startled me to where i swerved into the lane beside me. Luckily there was not another car right beside me or else this would have definitely lead to an accident. I turned out to be something within in the electrical system of my…
ODI 10399437
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
All 4 windows regulators broke within a span of 4 months. Window regulators have a steel cable which adheres to a plastic pulley--who designed this poor compatibility? Common sense will tell you that this is not conducive to wear and tear for electric windows. Vehicle is in excellent shape accept for this problem which as a consumer is unacceptable due to inferior products used. Aluminum or another type of metal…
ODI 10425599
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
On 25 march 2011, i encountered a loud pop in the door on the driver-side of my 2004 ford f-150 regular cab truck, and the window disappeared into the door frame. I removed the door panel and discovered that the cable mechanism within the window regulator had failed. Without further delay i turned the truck into my ford dealer to have the window regulator repaired, and received a repair bill of $301.86 (the…
ODI 10464267
Electrical System
Window regulator failure, third occurrence within a year. First incident was left rear window, then right rear window now right front. All three incidents occurred while driving, causing a hazardous distraction to the driver. Two incidents happened in foul weather further disrupting the driver.
ODI 10378888
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
In less than one year i have had to replace three windows in my 2004 f-150. The windows would just fall inside the door and the mechanism no longer worked. As i researched online, i noticed there were numerous complaints for this make, model and year. I feel this should have been a recall. I hope ford motor company looks into this and we will all be reimbursed for our expenses. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10425083
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
2004 ford f150 supercrew. Window regulator failure, resulting in a loud crashing sound while driving the vehicle; once almost resulting in a crash. This has happened with 3 regulators now. *tr
ODI 10367001
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving at 50 mph my truck dies. Tow to a ford dealership (thomas ford, beverly ma.). Diagnostics show blown pcu. Dealer replaces pcu at my expense. Finds that, or says that, the pcu was blown by the fpdm. Ford does not have any in stock and 3 months behind in production due to bad economy. Dealer pressures me into buying used fpdm because 3 other trucks on lot has same problem and they will buy part if i don't. 3…
ODI 10434528
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I attempted to raise my front passenger-side power window on my 2004 ford f-150 supercab. I heard a loud pop and the window began to lower automatically. When it was completely inside the door, it stopped. I am now unable to raise this window. I was personally at a stop when the window failed, however, there are numerous accounts of this failure occurring in moving vehicles creating a safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10362278
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
No significant events lead up to.... 3 out of 4 windows on my 2004 ford f150 fx4 had to be replaced because out of the blue they come crashing down. I have spent about 700 dollars so far on this defect and have to go in tomorrow to get my passenger side window fixed which will put me over 1000. Ford needs to recall these window regulators and i should get every penny i have spent on these pathetic devices back. Come…
ODI 10356697
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
I have lost 4 window regulators over the space of 2 years. I have replaced the drivers front , pass front twice pass rear once. I currently have a broom handle holding up drivers rear. This has gotten very old and tiresome. I worked for ford dealerships for 27 years and i am very disappointed with the apparent disregard of quality is job 1. *tr
ODI 10367871
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
While i was driving the truck on local roads, the passenger side electrically controlled window which was fully up suddenly slowly receded down into the door of the truck and now cannot be raised back up. The window is not broken, and the noise when i press the window control seems to indicate that the motor is still working properly. I have called several repair shops (and the dealer), and the conclusion so far…
ODI 10354721
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Was driving home from work and my rear driver's side window dropped to the bottom for no apparent reason. I don't even use the window much. Pulled off door cover and found cable apart and wound and tangled behind motor. Called my buddy to see if he had it happen to his and before i could say anything he said he just came in from cramming a board in his rear widow make it home. They seem to be really poorly made. *tr
ODI 10354586
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Driving on the freeway my drivers door window starting coming down on its. I looked to see what was going on next thing it came crashing down and all i heard was glass shatter. Not a good thing to happen driving down the freeway. *tr
ODI 10346491
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
2004, 4.6 ford explorer pickup spark plugs break off, can't get them out, causes much damage, cost $$$$ to get repaired that i don't have! There are many many people on website forums who have this same problem. Some even say the ford dealership they took their truck to couldn't even get the spark plugs out either. Is there a recall? *tr
ODI 10340507
Electrical System
2004 ford f150 heritage anti-theft system can cause engine to quit while driving or prevent from starting. During failure the 'theft' light on the dashboard will blink rapidly. Vehicle has completely stopped on interstate highway nearly causing accident due to loss of steering control and braking. Contacted ford dealer who said i should replace the battery. The battery was replaced and did not correct problem. Had…
ODI 10340203
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving on the freeway my passenger side window unexpectedly fell through the door. When i pressed the button to open the window a tad the regulator broke and the window began to fall. A week later the second back passenger window came crashing down also. Thankfully it was while i was at the store and the car was stationary. I had to fix this out of pocket last week for about 700.00 for both windows, the…
ODI 10465647
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
2004 ford f150 supercrew 4 door - window motor/cable failure. I started to "roll" the passenger door front window down and immediately the window just dropped all the way inside the door leaving no window available on that door. No window, no protection from the weather, no security, etc. The window would not come up and remained down inside the door. I've read about this as a common problem that looks like a real…
ODI 10325764
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
In 2008 i purchased a 2004 ford f-150 lariat( 4 door). In march of this year ( 2010) the power window mechanism on the front drivers side failed, causing the window to drop into the door panel. The front drivers side passenger door failed in june of this year with the same result. Today, sept 7, the rear passengers side door window mechanism failed causing the window to drop into the door. I have done some research…
ODI 10354350
Electrical System
We have a 2004 150 ford truck with less than 25000 miles and that is guessing since the dash does not work. Also the window has fallen out and last but not least the passenger window will not roll up. Since it is out of warranty they will not repair any of these problems. Have any other complaints come in on this model. Ford says they have no dash and window problems in their truck. We will be out at least 1200.00…
ODI 10314228
Electrical System
Normal driving, dry, clear, daytime. Going thru parking lot 5-8mph, bump and pot holes. My 2004 ford f150, supercrew cab, died. No power to restart. Towed to local automotive shop. They found a blown maxi 20 amp fuse (#102 in fuse box) replaced it. Two days later, again going up a hill with some wash board ripples in road, truck dies/fuse blown. Tow it home, replace same fuse as before, attempt to start truck, fuse…
ODI 10289729