2004 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · MI

Grinding in rear axle assembly, differential needs rebuild,57k...

Filed Nov 17, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · OH

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 mounting holes. After replacing fpdm, truck starts and no longer has a rough idle.

Filed Apr 13, 2012 · Transmission · HI

Waiting at a stop light than proceeded to go when light turned green all of a sudden big banging and grinding noise coming from under truck looked under and sees drive shaft broke in half police were called to help direct traffic and called tow truck! Mechanic of the repair shop told me why in his report that the drive shaft broke he said the drive shaft had rusted in the middle to cause it to break in half!! My safety issue is I bought the truck because its big I drive my grand kids in it now can you imagine what would happen on a highway at 55 MPH!!! Everyone I spoke told me they never heard of a drive shaft break and rust like that especially its only a 2004 model!! Can you help me on this issue I have with ford! Thank you.......

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Body, Electrical · NY

I have owned this truck since 2004, no serious issues. This past friday I noticed power was still going to my truck when it was turned off. The power accessory relay was clicking vigorously then stopped, no power inside my vehicle. I started the truck and everything worked except for the radio. I went for a drive than and then the reverse lights came on the door buzzer was going off, as I went to stop I heard a grinding noise occur than stopped. Was able to get it home. I have 30 years of mechanic experience and tried to find a possible short. When I removed the passenger side rocker panel I found the harness covered in rusty water. Now doing research on the internet, I have seen hundreds of people complaining about this issue, that ford wont cover. It turns out many people had to have wiring harness replaced costing thousands. While conducting my research I have found out water is leaking through the windshield the rear window and wiring harness that travels through the firewall. Please help, ford will not admit to their mistake.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · MN

(summer, 2007, 28k) at highway speed (60 MPH) huge grinding noise and vibration, light in dash came on by itself showing, "4x4" turned on, slowed to 20 MPH, huge clunk as 4 wheel drive system engaged without drivers requesting it to engage. Ford roadside assistance was contacted and ford towed vehicle to ford dealer, ford dealer "reprogrammed" something, said it had moisture in a sensor, causing the 4x4 to try to engage. (september 12, 2011, 69,980 miles) at highway speed, (58 MPH) during mild acceleration, 1500 - 1800 RPM, a mild grinding sound from under front end, by taking foot off gas peddle then reapplying gas the grinding sound stops. Contacted ford dealer, they said drive it in, contacted ford customer satisfaction department, they said to have dealer check it out, ford dealer investigated and said there is a problem with volume of vacuum that is necessary to prevent the 4x4 system from engaging while driving on the highway at highway speeds. Ford dealer indicated that it maybe unsafe to drive like this and that this is normal for the vacuum system to fail like this, representative at ford customer satisfaction department said that their dealer knows how to diagnose and cure problems best, and since the vehicle has more than 36k it is not a concern to ford. My concern is that steel gears that are suggested to be engaged at a walking pace on soft pavement are automatically forcing themselves to lock together on dry pavement at 60 MPH, and ford and the ford dealer show little concern for this condition since the vehicle has more than 36k and since no extended warranty purchased from the dealership.

Filed May 25, 2011 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · GA

I own a 2004 f-150 crew cab ford truck. I have had to replace 3 of the 4 window regulators in this vehicle. Each one has broken at different times. The ford dealerships replaced them at a cost of almost a thousand dollars for all three. The driver side window regulator is the only one so far not to break. Currently it is making a grinding sound. All three have broken within the past twelve months. This is a great expense to me as well as a great danger. While driving down the road one window regulator broke and the window fell into the bottom of the door. One broke while the vehicle was not moving and the other one broke while I was raising the window up from being down. I have contacted the ford dealership about the problem. The service department admits that there needs to be a recall due to their being a wide scale problem with the window regulators breaking. At the same time ford refuses to issue a recall on the problem. Ford motor company should be forced to issue a recall on the window regulators and be forced to reimburse owners of the expenses for having to replace the window regulators. Once again, I have spent almost a thousand dollars to replace three window regulators. And the last window appears to be malfunctioning now.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Visibility · 87,000 miles · CA

I'm not the first to report this problem and surely won't be the last; I was on my lunch break when I pushed the button to roll down my passenger side rear window then pow it happened. Yep, the[xxx] window fell inside the door. I proceeded to roll up the window, but only heard a grinding noise inside the door. Sound familiar?? The window will not roll up and is stuck in the open position. Ford says it will cost 400 or so dollars it costs to fix it. I'm going to hold out 'til ford realizes they've mass produced a buncha [xxx] parts and has a recall on them! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Transmission · 45,020 miles · PA

2004 ford f-150 fx-4 pickup truck that has a grinding noise in the rearend. I complained about this a couple of years ago while truck was under warranty and gene latta (the ford dealership in hanover,pa) said they fixed but here it is at 45,020 miles making the same vibrating/grinding noise again. After finding several complaints online this is obviously a problem with this model and ford should fix at no cost to the owner!!!!

Filed Oct 29, 2010 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · CA

I have a 2004 ford f-150 and the regulator in the drivers side window went out causing a loud grinding noise and then causing the window to crash down into the frame of the door. The window is down and will not roll back up.

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that all the window regulators were failing. The first to fail was on the passenger front window and the driver rear side was failing. The windows dropped down and made a grinding noise when she attempted to roll it up. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the first regulator was replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 125,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2010 · Visibility · 47,568 miles · TX

About 2 years ago my drivers side window in my f150 fx4 went down and out. Didn't think much of it, now my passenger rear window is just grinding gears. My truck only has 48k on it and is well serviced. After reading several complaints I decided to put mine in since this is crazy. This should be a recall issue, it might not cause death but ford and parts stores aren't open 24/7 so you have a wide open truck to steal or steal your belongings while you window is down.

Filed Sep 24, 2010 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · TX

Power windows breaking. Driver window made a loud pop and window fell inside door. 1 week later the same thing happened on passenger side after window started to make a grinding noise. The two rear windows are now making the same grinding noise. Have not repaired yet because it cost to much to fix.