2004 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 27 records
- steering shaft · 10 records
- highway speeds · 7 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- same problem · 5 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Mechanical · Steering
Shaft assembly part #8l32-3b676-b on ford f-150 needed to be replaced. Mechanic told me there was a technical service bulletin (tsb) . Steering wheel would stick badly when making turns causing two near accidents. *tr
ODI 10319662
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manual Transmission · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering wheel would vibrate excessively when driving 40 mph and over. The vehicle would not remain in third gear when shifted and the interior of all four tires were worn prematurely. The tires were replaced at a local tire specialty facility and the contact was advised to rotate the tires every 2000-3000 miles. In addition, the contact stated that…
ODI 10352973
Steering
Steering became very hard intermittently. I thought that i had a power steering problem. Steering would not return to center when completing turns and froze up on turns at low speed. Took to dealer and advised that universals in steering shaft were rusted frozen. Truck had 98,000 miles. A friend with a 2007 f-150 with 50,000 miles had same problem. This is a very dangerous situation, since it was difficult to…
ODI 10326396
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud rattling noise coming from the steering column. The contact continued to drive and later discovered that the failure was contributed to the tie rod ends, which were extremely loose. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls associated with the failure. The…
ODI 10418578
Steering
I have a 2004 f150 pu i purchased the truck used,supposedly a demo. Driving home the steering locked up i thought maybe a belt after nursing the truck home i looked and the belt was intact i got some info from a mechanic friend he suggested the power steering pump i changed that (the truck is no longer under warranty it only has 52000 miles on it) after checking it out further i noticed it has two different style…
ODI 10236240
Steering
2004 f150 triton needed to have steering shaft assembly replaced. Strong burning smell. Difficulty steering. Leaking steering fluid. Part #8l3z*3b676*a was removed and replaced @ c wimerley..49047. *tr
ODI 10221957
Steering
I have owned the truck for approx. 7 weeks. During the test drive i noticed a vibration starting around 55 mph. The truck had 41000 miles on it. The dealer agreed to balance the tires. After balancing the problem still occurred. It gets severe around 70-74 mph with steering wheel vibrations. I will be taking the truck into the shop for the 45000 mile service within two weeks and will be talking to the service dept.…
ODI 10204118
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
Steering
I have just left my dealer with some disappointing news. The vibration i am encountering with my 04 f150 is due to the wheel hubs being engineered out of acceptable tolerance. That is to say the issue has been fixed for the 05 and 06 models. It has been explained to me that the wheels and hubs must be "indexed" for the bottom basemant price of $396.00. This process will have to be done everytime you move or replace…
ODI 10177371
Steering
Regarding 2004 ford f150 4x4 pickup: several months ago i experienced steering problems. Our local dealer fixed a problem with the front brakes. He stated that they have had a number of 2004 4x4 pickups with the same problem, though there has been no recall. Last week the vehicle crashed, which resulted in serious injuries (multiple head fractures) to my wife, and the vehicle being totaled. I was driving on a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10149351
Steering
Dt: the consumer lost control of the truck when driving at 20 mph and hit a lamp post. The steering bolt joint came off and the wheel turned to the right, hitting first the curb then the post . The wheel reached the right one pointing to the right, and the left one pointing to the left. The post was not damaged, but the truck was lightly damage due to the low speed. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10143055
Steering
Terrific vibrations/shimmies at speeds from 55-70 mph. Steering wheel shakes and vibrations felt through out the vehicle. Have had vehicle in to ford for warranty repair 6 times. The vehicle is at the dealer right now and has been there 3 days. (10/17-10/18-10/19 and who know how much longer.) when it vibrates and shakes we have to slow down and pull off the freeway. This has been ongoing since the vehicle had only…
ODI 10206335
Steering
2004 f150 super crew 4x4 with vibration and tension changes in steering wheel. Have taken to two different dealerships multiple times each without resolution. Tires have been rotated and balanced numerous times, road force tested, damper kit installed, drive shart re-indexed, tried new tires but made problem worse. Also told by dealership to drive it for awhile and see if it goes away. *jb
ODI 10137530
Driveline · Steering
2004 f150 xlt severe driveline vibration between 40-60 mph. This vibration is more pronounced when towing or hauling a heavy load. This vehicle has been to back to the dealer 9 times in the last eight months for this condition. Three sets of tires and two sets of wheels have been on this truck, road force tire balancing has been tried several times with no apparent correction for this condition in sight.
ODI 10125077
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
While driving in heavy traffic the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle veered to the right. *nm the engine light had come on another occasion. *sc *jb
ODI 10111124
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
Steering
Steering wheel vibrates at speed range 60-75 mph. So far all attempts at repair by ford dealership have failed. Last attempt was to road force balance tires. Truck has approximately 8000 miles
ODI 10112622
Hinge And Attachments · Steering
Hood appears to be loose enough to fly off vehicle at highway speeds. Weak hinges. Steering wheel vibration/nibble at any speed. *jb
ODI 10110464
Steering · Tires
I have a 2004 f-150 supercrew, from day one i have noticed a vibration in the steering wheel between 55-70 mph, i have had it in for service now four times in 3 months. Dealership indicated that it was "road force" bad tires. After replacement vibration still existed. *jb
ODI 10098038
Steering
Purchase a brand new 2004 ford f150 xlt supercrew 4x4. Vehicle had steering wheel vibration. I was assured by the sales and service staff that it was a wheel balance issue. If they could not fix it they would give me a new truck. The truck has been back to the shop 6 times for this vibration problem and numerous parts have been replaced. The truck has spent several weeks at the dealership for this problem. After…
ODI 10096262
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
Steering
Vibrating/oscillating steering problem between 60-70mph. Had it serviced 4 times with no resolution. Rotors have been replaced. Nibble has been replaced. Tires have be replaced with better brand (nitto 404s, p275-55r-20). Had stock and good year gtii's prior). Tires have been road forced balanced many times with little impact.*ak
ODI 10083034
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
Steering
2004 f-150 scab 4x4, steering wheel vabration at 50 + mph, dealer has attempted to repair this 7 times with no results, truck has been at dealer from may 20th to date unsafe to drive due to vibrations, dealer has replaced the tires 3 times, steering rack 2 times, numorus tire ballances, drive shaft. Asking ford to replace the truck, but all of the trucks on the dealer lot have the same problem in some degree . *ak
ODI 10075067
Axle Assembly · Rear · Steering · Structure
Test drove new f-150 super-crew-cab 4x2, at 60 mph experienced a terrilbe shimmy in steering wheel and bad vibration from left rear of truck. Returned truck to lot and test drove new f-150 super-crew-cab 4x4, experienced the same problem at 30 mph and 60 mph. Bought 4x4, salesman said the truck most likely needed wheel ballancing, or it was out of round. We made an appointment for two days later to address the…
ODI 10072579