2004 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 86
- 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 86 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear differential · 13 records
- drive shaft · 11 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- vibration rear · 5 records
- transmission replaced · 4 records
- clutch pack · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission overdrive failed at 130k miles causing transmission to be replaced.
ODI 11256153
Power Train
My 2004 f-150 shift cable broke as i attempted to put it in park. This rendered the vehicle unable to be put in park and it rolled backwards. The reason it broke was because of it resting against the bottom of the exhaust manifold where it joins to the wye pipe on the driver side. It burnt the cable causing it to break. The next model year in 2005 this was changed as ford redesigned and relocated it to exit in a…
ODI 11103499
Power Train
Horrible vibration in rear end of truck when leaving from a stop and turning.
ODI 11083425
Power Train
2004 ford f-150 stops pulling after 35-40mph. It's like it gets put into neutral. This is really dangerous! This can cause a major accident. And to think that i trusted ford with my life, my wife's life, and 3 small children's lives is sickening. There is more instances of this same problem than you can count. I don't get it! Ford knows it's a problem but won't fix it. Nhtsa won't do an investigation. The u.s. Loves…
ODI 11063903
Power Train
The whole vehicle vibrates and shudders at highway speed with now warning. It now feels as if the rear axle in moving, give an odd sensation when applying the gas pedal or taking your foot off the gas pedal. I am a technician by trade, so i put the truck up on the lift at my shop and have noticed the pinion in the rear differential has significant up and down movement. After researching a bit, it seems the pinion…
ODI 10983709
Power Train
Driving along and suddenly the engine reved and the transmission was no engaged. I pulled off the highway and turned the engine off and started again with no problem. Since then, my transmission has quit while driving several times. I did discover if i turned the od odd it would work but has no overdrive. Fortinately, i was able to pull over and not have an accident. This is a dangerous issue and needs to be…
ODI 10969062
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
With my foot on the brake, i put the truck in reverse to begin backing out of a driveway. I applied a little gas to slowly backup around the turn in the drive. As i was rolling backwards, i had my foot on the brake because i was navigating past other parked vehicles. As i was clearing one of the vehicles, the truck suddenly jolted backwards hitting a tree. So then, with my foot on the brake, i put the truck in drive…
Crash reported
ODI 10971017
Power Train
80, 000 miles on the truck, and it now needs its rear differential replaced for the 6th time. On top of that , now the cam phasers are going bad. Can't drive it now again as it may leave me stranded in an intersection again. I drive [redacted] to work, and occasionally use the truck for vacations.
ODI 10947518
Power Train
My truck gets up to about 50 mph then acts like it goes into neutral , no power to the back wheels. I've noticed that more than a few 2004 f-150 owners have the same complaint. Has any investigation been done and if so what were the findings. I live on disability social security and can't afford to have a transmission repaired.i was on a paved road at the time. *tr
ODI 10920500
Air Bags · Power Train
TAKATA RECALL.
ODI 10981441
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering shaft locked up several times. In addition, the oem part for the shifter cable was black and now it was plastic with a coated metal. The contact was uncertain if the change of the oem part was structurally sound because the shift cable had to be replaced more than once. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution.…
ODI 10993498
Power Train
Unknown. Major popping in rear end while turning. When truck is in park i can roll it back and forth a good 10 inches in both directions.
ODI 10897003
Power Train
Takata recall : truck is slipping in forward gears and the reverse will not move even if u you rev it up it's like it's in neutral. All this happened when i was leaving work to go home
ODI 10916222
Power Train
112,000 and sent the truck in for a humming noise . The whole rear end needed to be replaced. The truck has had only highway driving with no off roading. Differential oil replaced every year.
ODI 10846181
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. After exiting the vehicle with the transmission in park, the vehicle suddenly began to drive in reverse. The contact was able to get back inside to stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the shift lever became disconnected. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10816942
Power Train
Vibration at 45 to 55. When cold strong jerk in rear end area and sometimes on turn to right. Also comes in at times when going to passing gear. It is a differential issue more than a drive shaft issue. All u joints are tight. No imbalance in drive shaft. Have gone to special teflon gear oil... This appears to be design and possible safety issue.
ODI 10882072
Engine · Power Train
The rear differential acts up and prevents the truck from accelerating properly. Stutters all of the time and has a mild misfire and what sounds like knocking.
ODI 10731264
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I noticed that the cruise control started shutting off without ever touching the brake pedal or off switch. Then sometimes it would work fine for a few minutes then just shut off. When it does that it will not come back on again till the next day. I then checked the console shifter, i was able to shift of park with out pressing the brake pedal and even engine in off position. I am worried that the truck may jump out…
ODI 10712801
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Within a few weeks of purchasing my vehicle in february after pulling into a parking lot the check engine light came on. I also noticed it was making a ticking noise like a diesel engine but it's not a diesel. I went to get the codes and found it was a retarded variable valve timing issue code p0022. I looked online and went to multiple shops and mechanics to figure out the problem. After paying to replace the vct…
ODI 10765243
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact performed a diagnostic and found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10691501
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a problem it pops up saying transmission fault and i want to fix it so help me please!! *tr
ODI 10676855
Power Train
Heard an exhaust leak and thought is was a muffler. Mechanic looked at problem and alerted me to the fact the driver side exhaust manifold was rusted and warped. There is also some damaged bolts being rusted or broken off. Truck is a ford f150 heritage 2004, with 23,531 miles. Dealer will not repair due to out of time warranty. *tr
ODI 10631316
Engine · Power Train
Experiencing shudders and shakes when accelerating. *tr
ODI 10630606
Power Train
I own a 2004 f-150 with 120,000 miles. When i am stopped and start to turn the rear end makes a horrible shaking noise. I have owned this truck for 40,000 miles and it has always had this broblem. If fords company slogan is built tough then this types of problems should be recalled. It seems majority of 2004 owners are having the same problem
ODI 10949569
Power Train · Steering
My rear end differential - axle went out and it's making a noise and feels like my rear end is lose when i drive down the highway almost feels unsafe but it is too pricey to fix i feel i should be something ford should fix or recall. *tr
ODI 10588461