2004 Ford F-150 Body Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- window regulator · 9 records
- frame rusted · 6 records
- frame rails · 5 records
- leaf spring · 4 records
- main frame · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
This vehicle is otherwise in good condition with very little body rust limited to the back corner of the passenger cabin. However the left frame rail starting 14 inches ahead of the front attachment point of the leaf spring. The rust hole extends the width of the frame rail for a distance of 17 inches. One finger size hole was observed. The frame bottom steel was easily stripped away with two fingers and a thumb to…
ODI 11282636
Body · Suspension
My 2004 ford f-150 has 61,000 miles and no rust on the outside of the vehicle. I've kept the truck well maintained and it looks almost new. The frame however right where the rear leaf spring attaches to the frame is rusted right through. It is incredible that this has not been recalled as of yet. Hopefully it will be recalled. While driving a part of the exhaust heat shield fell onto the driveshaft. When i went to…
ODI 11205939
Body
The main frame rails( that run from front back) have an extra cladding that is welded to the main frame rails. This area i am referring to is where a cross member( holding the weight of the rear engine and transmission) is welded to the cladding and the two main frame rails. The cladding was not completely welded so water has gotten between the cladding and main frame rails causing severe corrosion and failure of…
ODI 11144903
Air Bags · Body
This a.m. As i entered my driveway, a neighbor stopped me to talk. I stopped and rolled down my window. He went on and on. Suddenly, my truck accelerated at full throttle toward my garage 70 feet away. My foot was on the brake to no avail. I turned slightly to the right and hit the corner of the garage. The air bags deployed. My glasses went flying. I was not hurt. A tree had soften the impact. I was severely…
Crash reported
ODI 11132135
Body
Same deal as every other memo i read. Major highlighting points: - premature frame corrosion and rust. - mechanic informed me that the frame on the rear half. - rusted and cracked under bed and rear wheel wells - frame would no longer support weight of vehicle - rust thru holes and longitudinal cracks formed on the bottom and side frame surfaces at the stress point before the rear wheel bend. - extremely unusual,…
2 injuries
ODI 11141720
Body
The truck was taken into mechanic. The mechanic put it up, and saw that entire frame was rusted. It is not fixable. Contacted john lance ford, where it was purchased. They advised to take truck to nearest ford dealer. We took it to ford in port clinton, ohio. The service manager took pictures and sent it to corporate office. It has been longer than 6 weeks, and have not heard back.
ODI 11124562
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. Once the vehicle was placed on a lift, the mechanic noticed that the main rails that support the frame and the frame of the vehicle had extensive rust. The failure could cause the structure to potentially fracture or disintegrate. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The dealer…
ODI 11093863
Body
My trucks frame has rusted out from the cab corners to the rear part of the frame rails. Ford motor company wont do anything about this problem. Numerous complaints have been filed, yet they wont do anything about it. Im not selling my truck because its a rare version of the 04 new style f-150. This is a very serious problem that people can die from and ford wont back them up on the 04-08 trucks.
ODI 11072320
Body · Unknown Or Other
The frame on my truck has split in half always been taken care of. Ive had it for 6 years and it been good. Until recently the bed has started to shake very violently. My dad and i have figured out that the frame on my truck has split in half! I did some research on this issue of frames failing. Most 11th gen owners like me have or had this kind of problem. Some frames have rotted out completely due to ford. This…
ODI 11047542
Body
Brought my 2004 f150 xlt to have some service work done, the truck needed a muffler and a new front upper control arm, i was advised by the service manager that i should have my frame looked at before going any further, both right and left sides of the frame in the middle of the truck have severe rust and i believe the structure is doomed to fail, i had planned on driving this truck for several more years as it is…
ODI 11033455
Body
I have a 2004 ford f-150 xl extended cab pick up with 140,000 miles. I recently purchased new tires and an exhaust . Dropped of the truck at the mechanic to have items installed. Received a call the next morning that there was a problem, so went in to see what the issue was. Turns out the frame of the truck has rotted on both the passenger and drivers side, where the bed meets the cab. When they tried to lift the…
ODI 10995486
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact became aware of extreme corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could fracture and separate at the center between the bed and the cabin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10983645
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear driver side frame of the vehicle was rusted out near the fuel tank. The contact took the vehicle to the langley ford dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall regarding the frame. The vehicle was not officially diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the dealer's information.…
ODI 10993749
Body
My truck has 106,xxx miles on it. I have only owned it for 9 months. I took it to the shop for a repair and was told the frame was so rotten out they couldn't put it on the lift.
ODI 10925960
Body
My truck has always been well taken care of has 92, 000 miles on it which is very low on a 2004. It was always serviced at the dealer where we purchased the truck. I had 2 extended service warranties through this dealer. There is no rust on the body at all. I took it to another garage to have some work done on it and when they put it on the lift the box on the truck started to pull away from the cab. When it was…
ODI 10925319
Body
FRAME RUSTED IN HALF,
ODI 10915054
Body
The frame under my f150 is rusted through. I only have 81k miles on it and i don't understand why the frame is rusting so badly. It has already cost me 2,400 to have a certified welder replace some of the sections that were rusted out. I know just found another part of the frame that is rusted under the leaf spring. That is now going to cost me another $500.00.
ODI 10892272
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10959932
Body · Suspension
Frame rusting out prematurely causing a safety hazard.
ODI 10851324
Body · Wheels
Both rear suicide doors will not open, the latch mechanism is broken and apparently cost over $700.00 to fix both. In addition i have replaced the wheel bearing on all wheels twice and now another one is going bad. It seems like i never have a period when all the bearings are good.
ODI 10787975
Body · Unknown Or Other
During an oil change it was noticed that the left hand front differential mounting bracket appeared to have a crack pursuant with tsb 06-11-12. However upon closer examination it was shown that the damage was more extensive then the "concern of the left hand front differential mounting bracket separating from the frame rail." mention in the tsb. Instead of the aforementioned mount breaking, a section of the frame…
ODI 10744330
Body
The frame of my 2004 f150 is almost completely rotten from the front of the leaf spring all the way up to the drivers door. The bed supports are also rotted completely off making the bed unsafe and unable to use.
ODI 10787543
Body · Visibility
The mirror(s) are full of corrosion and the drivers side mirror fell right off the car while driving. *tr
ODI 10653580
Body · Suspension
-repair shop-2004 ford f150 crew cab, frame completely rotted through, frame replacement required. Customer will not have repaired. *tr
ODI 10641757
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the frame members were extremely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10585278