2004 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 108
- 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 108 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- Engine · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
I went to start the truck and the check engine light came on so i took it in for service and it pulled a cylinder 6 misfire code ,turns out that the spark plugs that were not supposed to be changed for another 20000mi needed to be changed and i was informed at the ford dealer that labor would be $85.per hr x 6 hrs providing the plugs did not break at this time he told me i could count on at least half of them…
ODI 10629089
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
Replaced fuel pump driver module (fpdm) mounted on a support above the spare tire on a 04 ford f150.first engine code was p0191 for the fuel rail pressure sensor, engine would crank but not start. Ran scan tool and found code p1237 for the fuel pump driver module. The cast housing of the fpdm is corroded and cracked almost splitting it in two pieces. Had to grind off fpdm and the mounting bolts and drill and tap new…
ODI 10552617
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
The truck just stopped got it going lasted 3 weeks now the engine light came on and it is in the shop and the can not figure it out the engine is a lemon i can not afford to spend alot of money i don't have. *tr
ODI 10482037
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle had been driven earlier that morning. While parked in the rear of the home the vehicle caught on fire in the motor area. It started about 20 min after being parked. There was also damage to the house. Not sure the cause and thankful for no injuries. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10461987
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased the truck used with an odometer reading of 86,782 miles. I was not told that i needed to replace the sparkplugs or that there is a major issue with the sparkplugs breaking. I assumed that if there was any issue of this nature the dealership would have to disclose this problem on the purchasing agreement. I went to the dealership last week due to the window motor seizing/breaking. I paid for the service…
ODI 10452416
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud clicking noise emitted from under the vehicle. The failure progressed and could be heard whenever the vehicle was in operation. The noise would increase as the speed was increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the exhaust manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process…
ODI 10455004
Engine And Engine Cooling
To whom it may concern, i have a problem with my f150 with a 5.4 triton motor. The truck has some valve train noise that i fear will get worse and cause the engine to fail. I found that ford issued two different tsb's related to this very problem which advised their technicians of the problem and how to fix it down to the parts required. It was such a problem that ford updated the parts to be replaced in may 2005…
ODI 10441916
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service and a tune-up. Six of the eight spark plugs that were being replaced fractured during the repair. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was common in the particular model because the manufacturer recommended that the sparks plug be replaced every 100,000 miles but the dealer stated that spark…
ODI 10440891
Engine And Engine Cooling
I just had to pay my ford dealership $1,270.00 to replace the "spark plugs" on my 2004 f-150,the ford motor company states that they have an issue with the spark plugs in their technical service bulletin 08-7-6 in ford f-150 trucks, ford mustangs, ford explorers, ford expeditions, lincoln navigator,lincoln mark lts, and mercury mountaineers model years 2004-2008. The plugs will break or snap during the removal…
ODI 10437987
Engine And Engine Cooling
On the highway, as i hit 40 mph, the engine didn't upshift and disengaged with the drivetrain. When i pressed the accelerator, the engine revved, but there was no power to the wheels. After a couple of failed attempts of shifting to neutral and back into drive (while on the highway), i turned the overdrive function off and the engine engaged with the drivetrain again. I was able to drive home safely. Today, the same…
ODI 10435160
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving my 2004 ford f150 on saturday 10/29/2011 i started smelling gas and then the number 6 spark plug blew out. After finding the problem back home there were 3 other plugs loose. *tr
ODI 10434036
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 1/2 years ago my husband purchased a used 2004 f-150 fx4 with the 5.4 tritan engine (with a 5 for the 8th digit in the vin) along with a 2 year extended warranty (that covered the engine among other things), from a ford dealership. It had just under 50,000 miles. Over time, we had the suggested oil changes, put new tires on, new battery and had the spark plugs changed. The problem i am most upset about is the…
ODI 10448457
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was stopped at a red light and had just put my foot on the accelerator when there was a loud pop and the sudden smell of gas inside the cab of the truck. When i got it to the dealership i was told that the spark plug had blown out of the head and the coil pack was damaged. I was told that the head that ford decided to use only had three threads to hold the spark plug in place and that the plugs seemed to blow out…
ODI 10443528
Engine And Engine Cooling
Truck blew out plugs from # 3 at 50 mph truck shut off,i got a h coil got it put in,it blew it out i done that 4 more times,then got repair kit from ford put in it didn't stay in 1300 miles and blew out. *tr
ODI 10433551
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle noticed the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating and a heard a knocking noise in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the spark plugs had to be replaced. The dealer attempted to remove the spark plugs but one of the spark plugs was stuck in the head gasket and could…
ODI 10447366
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when four out of eight spark plugs fractured while the technician attempted to remove them to tune up the engine. The contact stated that the failure occurred due to a design flaw. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 09/29/11 *bf the consumer stated the cost to replaced eight…
ODI 10423003
Engine And Engine Cooling
Spark plugs failing. Ford say they should be changed even though they are rated for 100,000 miles. Cost starts at $300 and can go up to thousands of dollars. The fault is that ford installed spark plugs that can gaul or react with the al block. This means the plugs might break on removal leaving park of the spark plug in the block. The block would then need to be drilled out to remove the remaining part of the spark…
ODI 10423610
Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine has ejected a spark plug twice in two months. *tt
ODI 10427840
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased this vehicle used from my brother in law when it was 2 or 3 years old. All maintenance has been done timely. The 5.4 triton engine started running very rough. I immediately went to my mechanics shop. It was late so he gave me a ride home. On the following monday he called to say that he ran a scope and found that the piston was gone and it would not be cost effective to repair. He looked at buying a used…
ODI 10418831
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer where the contact was informed that the variable time cam phaser tensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10404358
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside of his residence when he was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The police and fire department were called and a report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted nor was the vehicle inspected by a dealer for the cause of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. The vin was unavailable.
Fire reported
ODI 10403824
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased my truck six months ago, at the time of purchase i noticed a ticking in the engine, after inquiring to the salesman about the engine noise he informed me that his service tech's had inspected the problem and there wasn't a problem. The noise has progressively worsened since purchase. I was at an engine re-builders place of business with a friend and the mechanic asked if i knew what the ticking was, i…
ODI 10404751
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when there was an abnormal increase of acceleration to 80 mph for a brief moment. The vehicle then resumed normal operation. On a separate occasion while driving, the brake pedal was engaged with a rapid increase in rpms, followed by an unexpected increase in speed. The gear was shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle. The…
ODI 10449106
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at the speeds of 45 mph, there was a popping noise heard coming from the engine compartment. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that a spark plug and coil pack detached from their cylinder. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then taken into the dealer where the failure was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the…
ODI 10446256
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 f150 truck. Ii had plugs changed and the mechanic broke three of them, dropping one down on the head. When i complained he said everyone knows that these engines do that. I'm looking at $6000 to pull the motor and get the rest of the plugs in. Evidentally everyone in the world knew about the plug problem but me. No more ford products for this old boy. 3/16/2011 campbellsville,ky *tr
ODI 10390366