Ford f-150 - 2004 v8 triton spark plug blew out. 68,086 miles. Ruptured fuel injector spray bar. $3,186.00 in damages.
2004 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Engine surges without touching gas pedal while in gear
"condensation" in the engine block. After finding water in the oil of my vehicle, a 2004 ford f150 with the 5.4 liter engine, I took it to the dealership for head/head gasket repair assuming the water was antifreeze coming from a failed head gasket. The mechanic at the dealership identified the water in the oil and told me that this comes from condensation in the engine block and that it is a normal condition in all f150s with the 5.4 liter engine. I don't know if this means only those built after 2004, or all. Water in any engine is not a good thing as it causes corrosion, breaks down lubrication, etcetera. Potential failure would be that the engine could prematurely/unexpectedly fail, stranding the driver and having a huge cost implication for the owner who would likely have to have a remanufactured engine installed at their own cost since the failure is likely to occur after the 3 year/36000 mile warranty has expired. Nothing at all was done to correct this defect.
Vehicle 2004 f150 5.4l triton problem: you cannot service the spark plugs without breaking them off in the head. Even when using ford written tsb, spark plugs will break off leaving ground shield in cylinder head. Per ford's owners manual spark plugs should be replaced at the 100,000 mile mark. I replaced mine at 35,000 and broken one off in the cylinder head. I used the ford issued tsb to extract them and was still not successfully. This issue will only grow in magnitude as more people become aware and more vehicles start to approach the 100,000 mile mark. This issue is begin well documented at the ford dealers and ford has also acknowledged by writing a tsb for this failure mode. I ask that the federal safety agency get involved and force ford to design a spark plug that is capable of begin extracted at any mileage interval without the threat of them breaking off. Thank you for your time.
My vehicle is f150 supercrew lariat. The vehicle has 80kmil. It has been running very sluggishly and idles hard in a complete stop. The auto repair shop has diagnosed the problem with the truck engine as 2c oils burned and 2pzt2fe spark plugs split in half--white middle cover of plug plug still lodged into engine.
1) unknown events leading to failure, normal driving, events happened when I first turned on vehicle and during backing up .2) the engine raced out of control and lurched until ignition key was removed (it grabs the gas pedal from the driver like cruise control does) if someone or something is in vehicle's path it or they will be crashed into. Then the vehicle and 8 cylinder runs like its on 4 cyl and the air conditioner doesn't work. 3) taken to ford dealer coastal ford in mobile al,they rebooted computer but would not replace computer board, they said just bring it back for reboot if it happens again, diagnostic did not reveal reason for racing engine they were not concerned that if the events happened again an accident could not be prevented or the truck being destroyed which means it could not be taken back for reboot or how to prevent this event .I wanted them to replace the supposedly defective computer board (in my opinion that's the problem) old part still in vehicle .no damages yet but since I professionally bass fish, I could be run over,the truck might race into the water,or someone else and their equipment could be run over and if backing into the garage with a boat the house and boat could be damaged or if the boat trailer has to be dealt with the person behind the truck could be run over. 2004 f150 extended cab v8 engine truck is the vehicle. 6 events over the last 4 months (it just came out of some of its warranties, ford dealer said the computer was warranted for 8 more years)
2004 ford f-150 fx4 stalls while driving; it is as if the gas pedal no longer works. Had vehicle towed to dealership. They have had the vehicle for four days and state that they cannot find anything wrong with it. They state that the computer shows that it was run on "lean fuel", however it had a full tank of gas. Runs okay during test driving by dealership. However, stalling presents a safety concern. 8jb
2004 f150 right fog light replaced, front kick panel cracked and loose. *ts ***nar*** the floor trim on the passenger side came apart. The vehicle would not start. The check engine light illuminated. The oil pressure read zero. The temperature gauge failed.
Rear window seal is loose and window rattles inside of mounting area indicating an insufficient mount to retain window in mounting area.
On 9/28/05 our 2004 f150 ford pick up caught fire as the operator was driving at approximately 10 m.p.h on a dirt road. The fire appeared to start in a location in the engine compartment. The vehicle was totally destroyed by the fire.
(3) I have to have the pulleys and tsb clutch fan replaced in my 2004 ford f-150. I am upset because I took my vehicle in on june 13, 2005 with same problem and was told there was nothing wrong. Now 6 weeks later they know without even looking at it and a bulletin has been out since march 7, 2005.
Dt: the consumer bought a used 2004 ford f150 and has been experiencing a problem with the engine dying when applying brake pressure. This occurs in high traffic areas and at slower speeds in stop and go traffic. Took to a dealer and they performed eec diagnostic quick test and pinpoint test diagnostic ignition tests as well. As a result of those tests they replaced a mass airflow sensor assembly and reprogrammed the PCM. Has been to dealer on 4 occasions for this problem and dealer claims they can not find anything wrong with it. Contacted ford manufacturer they had "joystick"or test stick installed in vehicle for 5 days in which consumer was unable to duplicate the problem at that time. This has happened 1 time since. Also on the dash there is a 4x4 high/lo light that illuminates on the dash when this occurs but the vehicle does not have 4 wheel drive. Dealer said they were unable to reset the PCM to correct this particular problem. This is still a problem, no recent repairs. Dealer can not duplicate the problem at this time.
2004 ford f-150 2wd reg cab long bed: 1 - shifting vehicle with automatic transmission during a complete stop from reverse to drive 2 - once drive engaged, the throttle engaged at full power without driver's initiation of gas pedal. Tried to stop vehicle by applying brake first with one foot, then with two, with no effect. The vehicle finally stopped once shifted to neutral and then to park. Damage to vehicle caused by running through a chainlink fence which resulted in approx $2500 in repairs. 3 - ford roadside assistance towed vehicle to dealer. Service technicians could not locate problem. Damaged fixed in dealer body shop via driver's insurance policy. Once body work completed, the body shop technician put in a request to the service technician to check the vehicle again as the throttle was not responding properly. Vehicle is currently still in service shop for further mechanical investigation.
Dt: had to put 4 sets of brakes on vehicle since purchasing the car. The rotors were getting grooved so badly that vehicle pulls off the road. The consumer talked to ford, and they ignored him. He traveled and saw this problem with several other ford cars. Ford told him it was cosmetic. *ak while on the first trip with this vehicle, the rear end had gone out, the clutch pack was removed and replaced, the fog lamps were holding moisture and were replaced, the brakes would pulsate and pull from one side, the shifting was harsh when changing from first to second gear, a loud clunk would be present at times when starting from stop then decelerating and the vehicle would crank but would not start at times. Sc
Dt: engine failure. Fail safe mode light comes on, and the vehicle loses power. Has been trying to get it fixed for a year. Dealer said they are trying to find what the problem is, but cannot find cause of the problem. Manufacturer will not contact caller back a,nd will not offer any help. Computer parts and electrical parts have been replaced and nothing has helped.
I own a 2004 ford f150 super cab truck.while exiting the expressway iwas coasting down the ramp and when I approached the traffic light I applied the brakes and the vehicle started accellerating when I figured out what I put it in neutral and slid into the intersection.the vehicle operated normal after I got it stopped.the following day I took it to the ford dealership.they said there where no faults stored in the computer and it test drove normal could not duplicate problem. It has the 5.4 v/8 engine
Dt: without warning, carbon monoxide smelled in vehicle and water leeking from exhaust system. The smell happened most of the time when the windows were closed and when it was raining . But it smelledalso when it was dry. Dealer stated they couldn't help help because they were not able to redesign the system. Manufacturer stated they couldn't help caller.
Dt: without warning the car dies while driving. At a stop light it died, and consumer could not get it started. Pushed it to the side of the road, and after 15 minutes it started. They didn't know when it was going to happen, and it happens intermittently. Dealer replaced the starter, and did something on the computer. Manufacturer did not offer any help.
I purchased a new 2004 f-150 VIN [xxx] in aug 2004. The safety issue I have is that we began having a problem with the vehicle stalling while it was being driven and for some reason when the vehicle was turning left. It was not a constant thing when we were driving the truck. However after a few occasions over a couple months we took it to the dealer.we took in on feb.1 2005. The vehicle had 2600 miles on it at this time.the dealer concurred with the problem and the dealer contacted ford motor company for assistance on how to correct the problem.the dealer did as they were instructed by ford and did checks and inspections of several systems. They thought they had it resolved.but a month to six weeks later it began stalling again.only a couple of times at low speed.then some time pasted it did it again then a week later it shuttered while entering traffic. Then 3 days later it stalled in the middle of a three lane expressway blocking traffic for more than an hour.in the past everytime it stalled it would restart. This time it would not crank over but it had a hot battery.it was towed to the dealer they diagnosed it as a bad mircoprocessor I believe. This was replaced ,it did not cure the problem.the current mileage on the vehicle is 4700 miles. My safety concern is that as many times as this vehicle has stalled I have not been hit by another vehicle. But my luck may run out. Have others had similar problems,have there been recalls in this problem or service bulletins. I emailed ford and it was confirmed that they received my email but they did not respond for the second time.the dealer is very understanding buy if ford has data that will help they need to convey it to the dealer.I need a resolution and an assurance that the problem is solved.its no different from driving a vehicle that the steering may break at any time.when it stalls I loses power brakes and power steering plus the danger of approaching traffic. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle experienced sudden stalling at low speeds. Taken to the dealer for check up.*ak *bf
2004 ford f-150 pickup truck stalls when slowing to a stop. The truck has done this over 20 times in the last 4 months.
Re the federal safety agency's response dated 10/21/04 re defective intake manifold in 1997 ford f-series trucks. Reply duplicate to midlothian, va office. *bf the consumer attempted to start the vehicle and the intake manifold exploded into many pieces. No flames were seen but thick black smoke from under the hood for twenty minutes. The consumer stated that there was a fire inside the engine fueled by oil.
Intermittently vehicle would stall while making turns, slowing downs or coming to a stop. Vehicle has been to the dealer, and dealer reset the computer. However, the problem recurred.
2004 f150 supercrew, engine stalls while coming to a stop, braking and slow turns. His has happened 30 to forty times since the truck was purchased new oct 2003. Ad it service for the problem in 2004, seemed to fix it, but started happening again. Had it to the service department 2 more times with no fix yet. When the engine dies you lose brakes steering. This is very dangerous with on coming traffic.
The consumer's 2004 ford f150 experienced sudden acceleration which resulted in an accident. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test. The test indicated 4 trouble codes (camshaft position sensor, PCM processor fault, throttle actuator control system which forced shutdown and an internal control module software incompatibility).
The consumer 2004 ford f150 experienced sudden acceleration which resulted in an accident. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test. The test indicated 4 trouble codes (camshaft position sensor, PCM processor fault, throttle actuator control system which forced shutdown and an internal control module software incompatibility).
Fire in engine compartment of ford f-150. Owner was attempting to drive the vehicle out of the snow where he got stuck. While doing so, the engine compartment caught fire. Fire first see from the driver side cowl. Heavy fire damage to the engine compt.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
2004 ford f150 rear end has been repaired a total of 4 times.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle's engine also made a knocking noise. The dealer replaced the filter and cam but that did not fix the problem.
While driving in heavy traffic the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle veered to the right. *nm the engine light had come on another occasion. *sc
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