1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Frontal

2004 Ford F-150 Frontal Problems

31
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 31 stored complaint records:

  • 18 indicate a crash
  • 17 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire
  • 2 indicate a death

What owners report

  • upon impact · 6 records
  • current mileage · 4 records
  • frontal side · 4 records
  • side inflator · 4 records
  • inflator module · 4 records
  • recall work · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi9
60–100k mi5
30–60k mi4
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 28, 2004 · 1,200 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Driveshaft · Frontal

    I was driving my new ford f150 ,3 weeks old, up the highway 70 mph with cruise control on. Suddenly the air bag depolyed, buring my right ear lobb. I then pulled over to the side of the highway ,with out any incedent, when i got out i noticed that the driveshaft fell out of the transmission. The transmission was shattered like an egg shell. The mechanics at the dealership pointed out that one c-clip was either never…

    1 injury

    ODI 10116401

  • December 7, 2004 · 2,500 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    While consumer was driving 30-35 mph, another vehicle cut in front of consumer vehicle, consumer slammed on brakes and vehicle continued on , hitting the other vehicle on driver's front side. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed, and the abs failed to stop the vehicle. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10103372

  • November 26, 2004

    Accelerator Pedal · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    Consumer was pulling inside of the garage and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Then, vehicle crashed into the garage door. Upon impact, both frontal air bag did not deploy. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not determine the cause of the collision. *ak.....the brakes did not stop vehicle, nd the air bags…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10101715

  • August 11, 2004 · 6,700 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 40 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal impact that ripped the whole right side off. The driver side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag was deactivated. The driver sustained left arm injuries. *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10087772

  • January 30, 2004

    Frontal

    While driving 35 mph in a parking lot the sun temporarily impaired the driver's vision. This condition caused the driver to hit a fence head on. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head and neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. The vehicle was then taken to a body shop where both mechanics determined that the problem…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10057253

  • January 9, 2004 · 3,149 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 55 mph the consumer lost control of the vehicle and as a result had a head on collision with a guardrail. The consumer stated that neither of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. The driver sustained injuries. Please provide any additional information. *nm *mr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10055236