2004 Ford F-150 Tires Problems
- 40
- 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.
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
While driving the consumer felt vibrations coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. *nm in the first week of driving the vehicle the consumer detected a vibration in the front and rear of the vehicle. All four tires wore out around the outer edges. The consumer paid cash for a new vehicle and expected new tires. The consumer was refused a new set of tires. *tc *jb
ODI 10109572
Electrical System · Tires
Twice the engine has gone into "fail-safe" or "limp" mode; diagnosed as a "computer" glitch on a brand new 2004, less than 700 miles, ford f150 pu; once entering the highway; once entering an intersection. When this happens, there is enough power to get you off of the road. Stopping the truck, cutting it off and back on allowed for normal use. Also excessive vibration checked 3 times, was told under investigation;…
ODI 10100161
Tires
Vibrations throughout the chassis at speeds between 50-60 mph. Vehicle is at dealership for 3rd time for same problem. So far just road force balance of tires, and both front tires replaced. Problem first noticed with less than 700 miles on vehicle, the day after delivery of vehicle.ui*ak
ODI 10102401
Front · Rack And Pinion · Tires
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 ford f150 super cab. The contact complained about steering problems. Took vehicle to the dealership several times, and they have been unable to correct the problem. Vehicle will shimmied while going down the road, they replaced the rack and pinion and it helped some. The tires have been changed, realigned, and balanced, and nothing helped. He did know of other people that also had this…
ODI 10135980
Suspension · Tires
I have a 2004 f150 and am having the same problem as most others here. I have a bad vibration that was starting at 42 mph and is now happening at all speeds all the time. The dealer has rebalanced the tires, put on a vibration damper and also has replaced all 4 tires and wheels as a set all to no avail. The dealer i bought the truck from has been going out of their way to try to help me, but like me they are getting…
ODI 10090725
Steering · Tires
I have a 2004 f-150 supercrew, from day one i have noticed a vibration in the steering wheel between 55-70 mph, i have had it in for service now four times in 3 months. Dealership indicated that it was "road force" bad tires. After replacement vibration still existed. *jb
ODI 10098038
Tires
Severe steering wheel shake at 50 mph plus. Roush tejon f150 supercrew. 20" roush wheels with 20" bfg all terrain ta tires. Dealer has tried to balance 2 times. Ntb cannot balance. Local shop at my expense cannot balance. Dealer is not test driving to verify repair is correct and complete.*ak
ODI 10090598
Suspension · Tires
Every time you reach the speed between 65- 70 mph the vehicle / steering wheel shakes as if the tires are not balanced. I had them balanced 3 times already and it still does the same. Rear end of vehicle throws to l/r when going over bumps. I've test driven other makes and there isn't a problem going over the same bumps. *jb
ODI 10135727
Tires
While performing schedule maintenance service, the dealership noticed that the front tires were wearing prematurely in the center, and rotated them. The tires wear is inconsistent with the air pressure. *ak
ODI 10076046
Pads · Tires
Several weeks after purchasing my 2004 ford f-150, i noticed that the front wheels were beginning to discolor from a build-up of brake dust. Less than a month into owning the car, i complained to the dealership and was told that this problem was the result of a ford decision to replace the originally designed brake pads with quiter ones because of previous customer complaints about noisy brakes. They told me there…
ODI 10100382
Driveshaft · Hood · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Rack And Pinion · Tires · Webbing
Tailgate straps are the same length, but when you put pressure on the tailgate, only the lh tailgate strap supports the tailgate. The truck has vibration and steering wheel nibble problems. They have balanced the tires 4 times, replaced the tires. The fse from ford took the vehicle for a ride and said it needs a new driveshaft. The brake dust is a big problem. You need to wash the wheels daily. Ford now has updated…
ODI 10086942
Tires
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 70mph it started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealership to have the vehicle inspected. The mechanic found the problem to be in the tires, there was unusual wear on the tires and severe rounding. Therefore, the tires were rotated. The vehicle was driven for three months before the vibration was felt again. The vehicle was taken back to the tire repair…
ODI 10149219
Tires
Dealership indicated that the tires were improperly made from the factory which did not allow them to be balanced, and they shimmied while driving.*ak
ODI 10055664
Driveline · Tires
Driveline/transmission slips and clunks when accelerating on 2004 f150 4x4. Requency: intermittent rought into 2 different dealers and both said could not duplicate therefore could not fix. Consequences of failure: if happens while accelerating into merge traffic or intersection could cause loss of power to vehicle. *ak
ODI 10088210
Differential Unit · Tires
Tires replaced at less than1,000 miles. Rear end replaced at less than 5,000 miles steering whille vibration at high speeds reported from day one. Tires rebalanced and front end checked more than 3 times and still have vibration at high speeds. Rear electric slideing glass motor bad at 6,000 miles
ODI 10091010