2004 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 84
- 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 84 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plugs · 22 records
- spark plug · 18 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- check engine · 8 records
- repaired failure · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I am now a victim of the 2004-2008 5.4l cam phaser problem. It started out when i came to a stop light and the truck started shacking really bad and making a loud knocking sound. As soon as i accelerated it went away so i thought it was a fluke. Nope!! It stated doing it more and more but i was not getting a check engine light. Finally the light came on and gave me the code p0012-intake camshaft position timing over…
ODI 10716847
Engine
All the sudden the truck starts making a loud ticking noise coming from engine, i have always gotten oil changes and have no clue what this is but it has lowered power also. It is still making the ticking/rattling noise and its loud.
ODI 10716328
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While an independent mechanic was performing a routine tune-up on the vehicle, the number three spark plug fractured inside the engine and was unable to be retrieved. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 10704969
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford f-150 2004 engine freeze after warning light. Sputtered and choked and locked up and would not drive down the hwy.
ODI 10854539
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
Engine
I have 2004 f-150 with 92,000 miles on it , i bought it 3 years ago with 70,000 on it making a slight tapping noise . I talked with many people and and the dealer saying that this is the way the engine is designed and should be fine.yesterday driving down a major highway in northern virginia traveling at 65 mph my truck started making a noise from the engine and shut off , i had good oil pressure ,water temp was…
ODI 10692820
Engine
Takada recall, the cam phaser started making loud noise while driving and now my motor is blown , almost every truck the same year make and model of mine has the same problem.
ODI 10839997
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
Engine
In all 04-10 f150 trucks with the 5.4, lack of oil pressure can and will cause cam phaser failure resulting in the motor locking up or even shutting off damaging the timing chain guides and tensioners. This can become extremely dangerous as all 04-10 5.4 motors experience oil pressure problems to the top end and all exhibit a knocking sound. I'm sure i'm not the first to complain as hundreds of thousands of people…
ODI 10676734
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning and the engine stalled. The engine warning indicator illuminated and the emergency brake had to be applied in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the valve fractured in the number one cylinder and destroyed the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10643356
Engine · Power Train
Experiencing shudders and shakes when accelerating. *tr
ODI 10630606
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a strange noise. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the catalytic converter needed to replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,750. The vin was unavailable. Updated 11/20/14*cn…
ODI 10627405
Engine
The truck have only 55k miles which the engine should not have any problems but this is a very common problem which should be a recall. It's known for the camshaft phasers to start making a knocking noise and make the vehicle sound like a diesel truck. I don't think it's right that we pay tons of money for a vehicle and we have problems like this that cost us customers more money. I've done some research and i'm not…
ODI 10622624
Engine
Engine knocking - oil pressure dropping - timing change bad. *js
ODI 10608733
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
To begin with i had to have all 4 windows repaired. The mechanism that raises and lowers the windows broke. Since this was bought as a used vehicle, there was no warranty. So i pd. $150. To $175.00 each. Was told ford knew of this problem but since it wasn't a "safety factor" no recall was issued. I feel like this is quite unfair to the consumer. We purchase a vehicle that has a good reputation and then are told…
ODI 11005226
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling without warning. In addition, the seat belt would not latch. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle's software needed to reflashed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact had the engine replaced after it was diagnosed that there was water in the oil pan and a fuel rod failure. The failure…
ODI 10985703
Engine
We always take our truck to the ford dealer for service. Recently they got new management and they said oh by the way someone should have told you even though the spark plugs are 100,000 miles you should have had them changed already because they get stuck. So i went to the internet and read the nightmares about my 5.4 engine spark plugs. Took it to a 3rd party mechanic and all 8 got stuck and were not easy to…
ODI 10596811
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle burned and was completely destroyed after being parked for seven hours. The fire department determined that the fire originated underneath the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 47,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10588306
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Intermittently, the engine rpm's increased and a loud noise was present. The failures occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to various independent mechanics. One technician stated that the wiring harnesses and cam phasers needed to be replaced. In addition, the intake and throttle body needed to…
ODI 10633405
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Power loss and surge in flow of traffic at 65mph. Sudden stop and loss of power in traffic. Traffic had to come to halt around me. I had to stop vehicle and attempt to restart several times to restart. This is a known issue with this year and model of ford and needs to be recalled. I have not had it happen at these speeds and it was terrifying. *tr
ODI 10573647
Engine
Attempted to start vehicle. Engine made a clunk and hydrolocked with no warning. Changed starter assuming the starter set up. Attempted to start vehicle again with same result. Now in process of finding a motor. I looked into this issue. Seems like this is common issue??? *tr
ODI 10575212
Engine
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would spontaneously hesitate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact independently performed a tune up on his vehicle and when he attempted to service the spark plugs he was unable to reach them. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10593674
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 24 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal with extreme force and the vehicle started to make an extremely loud abnormal knocking noise. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the cam phaser…
ODI 10849574
Engine
Ford has a known issue with the spark plugs. This is the second "tune-up i have had on this truck. Both times, plugs have broken in the engine. It is not my design, it is fords, so why do i have to pay 891.99 in labor to have plugs removed. *tr
ODI 10562195
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Took truck to get tune up but was told i couldn't get warranty to help pay for service badly needed and due to that i lost work and was almost homeless but ended up getting help from my mother for tires that took 5 days and was a big headake at wallmart but that's another thing .its a long story but i'm doing my best to have a decent running truck that i can rely on to keep jobs.i just want it fixed so i had to…
ODI 10821942