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
When i turn left or right i can feel a shake or vibration coming from the rearend. *tr
ODI 10438830
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently as the transmission fault warning lamp illuminated. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10564036
Power Train
Started my truck as usual to go to work, put it in reverse and it was like i put it in neutral, no engagement at all. Glad i wasn't in a situation when this happened that could have put myself or someone else in danger. Ford knows they have a problem, it is wide spread. Sure my truck has 124000 miles on it but the transmission malfunction light has been going on and off for the last 70000 miles and the dealer said…
ODI 10439435
Power Train
The rear differential is making a chattering noise at low speeds. It has a posi-trac rear differential, and i can feel a 'stop and go' type action as i am driving in a straight line at low speeds. Even after i added a limited slip additive, the problem is still there. It tends to be worse after a cold start, and when i am going up hills of after i go over a speed bump. *tt
ODI 10427965
Differential Unit · Power Train
2004 ford f150. Consumer states problem with rear differential *tgw the consumer stated in 2006 the transmission had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10399038
Power Train · Wheels
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
ODI 10515556
Power Train
2004 ford f-150 fx-4 pickup truck that has a grinding noise in the rearend. I complained about this a couple of years ago while truck was under warranty and gene latta (the ford dealership in hanover,pa) said they fixed but here it is at 45,020 miles making the same vibrating/grinding noise again. After finding several complaints online this is obviously a problem with this model and ford should fix at no cost to…
ODI 10364083
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Truck died, lost all power while driving down the road. This has happened 5 - 6 times through the years starting around 2010. Sometimes driving down freeway sometimes driving slowly into driveway. Battery was checked, it was okay and connected fine. Various other engine problems later include a rattle noise and low rpm. Running hot, chugging along like running out of gas, etc. Having to pull over till it could go…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11022872
Power Train
I started to get a vibration in the rear of the truck at 45 mph. I had just replaced the tires not long before and thought they might be out of balance. They are not. They have been checked many multiple times and rotated. The problem still exist. The dealer doesn't know what the problem is and claims it's not the differential or rear axle. I have replaced the bearings, seals, gear lube and rear shocks. Now there is…
ODI 10470055
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2004 ford f150 with a 4.6 liter triton engine. Ejected 3rd cylinder back on the passenger side . This happened 24000 miles after i changed the plugs. *tr
ODI 10341872
Power Train
2004 ford f-150: the transmission will not shift out of 4wd when driving. It will however shift into neutral. The failure was caused by the solenoids which can get wet and short out ruining the actuators. This is a part which ford knows is defective, because they have created a new part. They currently have a tsb out on this issue. In april of 2006 they started putting water guards on the solenoids to ensure this…
ODI 10326951
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Plug failure in v8-triton engines they break off in the heads of the engines is one problem causing a 300 dollar tune up to sky rocket all the way up to 2800 dollars this is all triton 3 valve motors ford said the fixed the problem they did not and they still break . The other problem is that some of the plugs blow out the heads causing a sudden power loss and possible accidents when i contacted the dealer all they…
ODI 10313367
Power Train · Visibility
My drivers side window went out one day, then about two days later my passenger and back left window went out. I brought it to the ford dealership to get it fixed, along with what i thought was a spark plug and coiles. Well i a found out that a 2004 f-150 i have to replace the engine. While it was in the shop my back right window aperantly went out . It was working when it went in, and when i got it back i had a…
ODI 10285497
Power Train
TRANSMISSION IS MESSED UP. *TR
ODI 10280527
Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls
I own a 2004 ford f-150 4 door. I have had to replace all four power window regulators. Two were still under warranty and the other two came out of my pocket. The dealership is aware of the problem but nothing has been done to help the customer. Also, the transmission has a kicking problem at certain speeds. *tr
ODI 10265177
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I'm driving my truck when all of a sudden it will start vibrating horribly, like driving over a washboard type of road. The only way to get it to stop is to pull over to the side of the highway, put it in park, wait, and then try to resume driving. But this does not always work. You sometimes have to stop and change to park, or reverse, a couple of times, before driving again so that the vibration goes away. I have…
ODI 10444836
Power Train
Severe shuddering from rear end during low speed turns.
ODI 10376117
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Bought a used vehicle 2004 ford f150 has a shudder/vibration in the rear axle. Took it to a ford dealer for service. It is a known problem and they will fix it to "lessen the concern," not completely get rid of it. My aftermarket warranty will cover it after deductible and taxes. But i don't like the sound of lessen the concern. And it seems to be a recurring problem with this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10215263
Power Train
Officially logging a well known problem with the 2004 f150 driveline. It has done this to the point of transmission replacement due to wear on the shaft. The driveshaft is not serviceable at all and was never lubed from the factory causing binding on the slip yokes which in turn causes swing bearing wear, u joint failure and to the point of transmission stub shaft wear ultimately causing failure. There seriously…
ODI 10682866
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while in the idle position for 30 or more seconds, the vehicle drifted into reverse when the consumer began to accelerate from idle position. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the vehicle was performing normally. However, the central computer needed to be reset. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 12/12/2006 - *nm
ODI 10171981
Power Train
Grinding in rear axle assembly, differential needs rebuild,57k...
ODI 10910123
Power Train
2004 ford f150 supercab 4x. Intermittent violent vibration in driveline. Dealership has replaced rear end, driveshaft,checked front end,tires,etc. Usually small vibration becomes violent at times. Can not duplicate at will. Dealership now says nothing wrong. When violent shake occurs must stop vehicle to stop shake. I feel that it is a safety issue. Has shaken violently 6 times in about 6000 miles. *nm
ODI 10150552
Power Train
(summer, 2007, 28k) at highway speed (60 mph) huge grinding noise and vibration, light in dash came on by itself showing, "4x4" turned on, slowed to 20 mph, huge clunk as [redacted] system engaged without drivers requesting it to engage. Ford roadside assistance was contacted and ford towed vehicle to ford dealer, ford dealer "reprogrammed" something, said it had moisture in a sensor, causing the 4x4 to try to…
ODI 10425280
Driveline · Power Train
Vehicle has drive train vibration & rear end howl sense i test drove it aug 2004. I pointed out the drive train vibration to my salesman and he said it " probably lost a wheel balance weight". A friend went into the same dealership ( lindquist ford) and was told the same thing after they have acknowledged there are tsbs on this problem and after my truck was in & out of their shop numerous times. So far the tires…
ODI 10126406
Exterior · Hood · Power Train · Upper Ball Joint
2004 ford f150 problems with upper ball joint assembly as well as tire wear.*mr the upper joint was the cause of the tire wear on one tire. The consumer stated since he purchased the vehicle it exhibited a rattle noise, the side view mirror had to be replaced because it was vibrating so badly, the hood had to be reinforced so it would not flutter at highway speeds. The vehicle needed a new transmission. *jb
ODI 10119175