Bought 2004 f150 brand new, never off road, all scheduled maintenance completed: son driving on interstate at 65mph, heard loud breaking noise, severe rattling, shaking, no power, coasted down ramp and to side road. Towed to mechanic--rod through the oil pan. Mechanic verified that oil was pumped properly through motor.. Same mechanic has worked on this car since we have had it. We have had to have all 4 door window motors replaced (twice-second time, we fixed front door windows and had back door windows wired up) , the back glass replaced for leaking, the 4 wheel drive sensors replaced, the transmission rebuilt, the overhead cam system replaced and now this.
2004 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the engine would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The engine blew a spark plug out my grandfather bought this truck new it never had them removed before it did not come lose it blew threads and all out do your god dam job make ford fix this before someone gets killed from a fire over this when the plug pops out it blows fuel out on the coil pack with it with it shooting lighting bolts if I had been a person with no mechanical knowledge it would have got bad I popped the hood and flames were popping out around the coil pack that is beating the crap out of the fuel rail if I had drove the truck or had been on the freeway that fuel rail would have been busted then a fire ball I can send u picks or make a video of the coil pack smacking the fuel rail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud popping noise coming from the engine without warning. There was also smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the engine coils needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 149,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that after having an oil change, the engine failed. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised the contact that the entire engine needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the engine replaced. The failure mileage was 100,207.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the cam phasers had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was the failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Driving down the highway and heard loud noise and truck came to a stop, pulled off safely to side of the road found out it was misfire in cylinder 2. Only have had truck for 5 months now needs a brand new engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and coil assemblers needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 64,000.
As I was backing upward into my garage, I slowed down and the truck rolled forward and I quickly pressed the gas to resume backwards. This caused the check engine warning light to come on along with my od/off indicators on the dashboard. My reverse gear stopped pulling. I'm afraid had this been in route it might have been more serious of an issue.
Got into vehicle, started, and immediately loud popping sounds came from under the engine, and worse when put into reverse. Luckily had 2 hobby mechanics, that I work with, come take a look. They immediately determined that one of my spark plugs had backed-out. They took the cover off and determined it was the 1st spark plug, and luckily the threads were in good shape. Put spark plug back in, and vehicle started fine after that. I travel 45 miles one way to/from work. If this happens again, could leave me stranded. 2nd luck, no repair cost. I can only imagine what the dealer would have charged. In addition, 2 weeks later, I had the 3rd (2 previous were in front right & rear driver window) out of 4 door windows fall into the door. This time it was the driver's front door - regulator assembly. Loud bang before they fell. Scared me - thought someone had thrown a large rock at my vehicle. This is the 3rd to fail within 8 months (last 2 on the same day in july 2012). Total repair cost on windows was $900.00. There is still no recall on the spark plug problem, and the regulator assembly problems, although hundreds, if not thousands, have had the same problem. I contacted ford for complaint & reimbursement, and received no response. It's very obvious, it's time to do something about this!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a rattling noise coming from the cam shaft in the engine motor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to determine the failure. In addition, the dealer advised that the failure the contact was describing was not audible to the technicians. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a case was filed (claim number: cas2248284-v1y9n4). The manufacturer offered no offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 71,366 and the current mileage was 85,000.
As vehicle warms up after driving several miles coming to a stop. The engine begins to knock attempting to stall out. When giving the vehicle gas it kicks almost causing several auto accidents. I have taken the vehicle to several mechanics replacing the cam phasers due to a code. The issue is still happening and the code still says replace cam phaser. From what I understand I'm not the only one with this problem which can't be fixed. As far as the knocking sound the ford dealership has told me its a ford triton that's the knocking sound im hearing. But from mechanics the sound is from air escaping from the bottom of the engine is a common problem with the vehicle. Ford refuses to accept the defect fixing issues since buying the vehicle new in 2004.
I was driving down the highway doing 65 when my truck lost power... I barley coasted our of traffic and pulled over. I could not figure out what was wrong, oil was not low and electrical system seemed fine. Had to tow it to a mechanic to find out the engine is locked up. Apparently the cam phasers in this engine are junk and go out very frequently causing major engine problems. This needs to be fixed! These engine are very expensive to rebuild or replace.
Between approximately 150000 and 160000 miles on my ford f150 there have been three incidients of spark plug blow out starting with the 3rd, the 1st, then the 2nd cylinder on the right side/passenger side of the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that a loud rattling noise was heard from outside of the vehicle when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the defect and each time, the catalytic converter was replaced. In addition, the rear driver's side window glass became detached from the frame and the front passenger's side power window switch became inoperable. Also, the instrument panel circuit board was faulty and was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issues. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The spark plugs on the 5.4l 3 valve triton v8 are highly common to break while trying to back them out and replace the spark plugs. Ford is aware of the problem and that is it costing customers over $1,000.00 just to change spark plugs because if they break off, the head has to come off some times to extract the remainder of the broken plug. Ford has refused to fix their screw up and has stated that they will not do anything unless the federal safety agency mandates that they fix the problem. I spoke with a local repair shop and he stated that at a bare minimum for a spark plug change on my truck is $700.00 due to the issue and that most shops wont even touch them. Ford needs to be held accountable for their design flaw and save their customers thousands of dollars in repair bills for a normal $150.00 job.
The truck just stopped got it going lasted 3 weeks now the engine light came on and it is in the shop and the can not figure it out the engine is a lemon I can not afford to spend alot of money I don't have.
I experience a blown spark plug at a cost of $798.00 to repair. It seems to be something very popular with the larger engines. I have spoken to many people that have had the same issue. No local repair shop will do the work, they send them all to the dealerships, where as we know the price inflates. From all the mechanics I have spoken with, the general consensus is that it is a design flaw.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the left and lower cam sensors needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The dealer stated that the vehicle could not be repaired since the failure was a manufacturer defect and suggested that the failure might be a direct result of a defective engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report and did not offer any additional assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 129,000. Updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/24/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise when started. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the noise emitted from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who located the failure as the intake manifold being warped and leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. Updated 09/11/12*lj the consumer stated exhaust gases was leaking into the engine area and could enter into the passenger compartment. Updated 09/13/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). After the recall repairs were performed, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The contact heard a ticking noise coming from the engine while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised that the engine would have to be replaced because it was beginning to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Vehicle had been driven earlier that morning. While parked in the rear of the home the vehicle caught on fire in the motor area. It started about 20 min after being parked. There was also damage to the house. Not sure the cause and thankful for no injuries.
Driving 55 on freeway for about 6 minutes when the spark plug ejected out of the head. Pulled over had towed. Only 72,000 miles with perfect maintenance records. There needs to be a recall or a class action lawsuit against ford. There are thousands of complaints with the same problem.
Engine failure due to sludge in motor caused by poor engine design and overly high rate of failure of cam phaser(vct)...
Drop in speed caused by engine failure caused by cam phaser or vct valve. Was in rush hour traffic at the time.
Since approximately 120,000 miles, this vehicle has experienced spark plug failure at a rate of about two each 5,000 miles. Prior to this period, the vehicle had no history of spark plug failure. The plugs were changed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended service schedule around 101,000 miles. Between 120,000 and 142,000 miles, eight spark plugs and two coils failed during normal driving conditions. An additional tuneup and complete spark plug replacement was performed at 142,000 miles after two failed during normal freeway driving conditions. Another spark plug blew out and was replaced at 148,000 miles. In addition to spark plug failure, several of these plugs have broken while being extracted, causing needlessly expensive repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a loud clicking noise emitted from under the vehicle. The failure progressed and could be heard whenever the vehicle was in operation. The noise would increase as the speed was increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the exhaust manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
I purchased the truck used with an odometer reading of 86,782 miles. I was not told that I needed to replace the sparkplugs or that there is a major issue with the sparkplugs breaking. I assumed that if there was any issue of this nature the dealership would have to disclose this problem on the purchasing agreement. I went to the dealership last week due to the window motor seizing/breaking. I paid for the service to repair that issue, which is another problem as well. During that visit I was informed about the spark plug problem, which ford has issued a tsb report about. The plugs become fused to the engine block at 100,000 miles, and I am now at 105,000 and just finding out about this! The problem that I am experiencing is that the dealership wants to charge an absorbent amount of money to change the spark plugs, and if any break, its an extra $100 to remove each broken plug. That could potentially be an additional $800 extra to change the spark plugs. That is absolutely ludicrous for ford to charge an owner for such a task! Also it is important to note that the dealership that I purchased the truck from obviously knew about this issue and neglected to inform me in any fashion. I am considering taking legal action as I believe the dealer should be liable to cover the cost of this task, as they did not disclose these problems that according to the dealer had to be addressed within 10,000 additional miles. That is a very short amount of miles to drive for such a major expenditure. I do believe that I should have to pay a typical fee for parts and service to replace the sparkplugs as they are a maintenance item. However, I believe that if the dealer has any problem changing the sparkplugs, it should rest on their shoulders to cover those costs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when there was an abnormal increase of acceleration to 80 MPH for a brief moment. The vehicle then resumed normal operation. On a separate occasion while driving, the brake pedal was engaged with a rapid increase in rpms, followed by an unexpected increase in speed. The gear was shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred fifteen times and was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer for a second diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. ..updated 04/16/12 *bf the consumer also stated there were times when he started the vehicle and the engine raced at high RPM's and it was not related to the engagement of the choke in cool or cold weather. Also in relation to increased RPM's above after the vehicle was shifted into par, the engine continued to race at 5,000 RPM's.
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