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 · Engine
2004 f150/5.4 engine quits at low speed. Completely random, may do it several time in one day and than not again for several weeks. I have been involved in several close calls when the vehicle quit at intersections and railroad tracks. Since no odbc codes are ever set, dealer can't seem to find the problem. *jb
ODI 10103989
Electrical System · Rear
Upon investigation, finding verified my suspicions that there was a problem in the rear-end. *bf the speedometer also failed. *sc
ODI 10107414
Electrical System · Tires
Twice the engine has gone into "fail-safe" or "limp" mode; diagnosed as a "computer" glitch on a brand new 2004, less than 700 miles, ford f150 pu; once entering the highway; once entering an intersection. When this happens, there is enough power to get you off of the road. Stopping the truck, cutting it off and back on allowed for normal use. Also excessive vibration checked 3 times, was told under investigation;…
ODI 10100161
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While applying the brakes coming to a red light at an intersection, all power was lost and driver unable to stop vehicle and crashed into a dump truck. No airbags were deployed, all power was lost. Dealer checked vehicle and said that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. Very disturbing failure because the dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle to fix and that this could happen again…
Crash reported
ODI 10095689
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
1) brake system malfunction. It was serviced by friendly ford but the problem still exist, extreme severe vibration that it shakes the whole truck when you step on the brake pedal. Brake failed to slow down the said vehicle at 65 mph going downhill. The condition is worse than before it was serviced. I beg nhtsa to address the problem to ford motor company before a fatal accident could occur. 2) engine or computer…
ODI 10128189
Electrical System
2004 /f-150/sc lariot/5.4. A/c ( eatc ) not operating correctly. This vehicle has been to the ford dealer 5 times and still no resolve. A/c will not cool properly short cycles 6/7 time per minute. The eatc (electronic air temprature control) for the a/c does not operate in ford specs. As per ford f-150 ws manuel, page 412-00-4 and states" it is known that a refrigerant pressure of approximately 210 kpa ( 30 psi)…
ODI 10086643
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
Automatic Transmission · Brake Lights · Door · Electrical System · Emission Control · Front · Fuel Gauge System · Fuel Pump
The emission light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that fuel pump was defective. The gauge went out of control. After filling the tank, the gauge read empty. *ak the brake light wiring was inoperative, alignment was out, the vehicle had stuck in park, the right passenger door was inoperative, the speedometer read wrong, and the vehicle would die out. *sc
ODI 10089691