2004 Ford F-150: won't start

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · Transmission · 260,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting his parked vehicle, he found that the vehicle would not start. The contact self-diagnosed and bypassed the starter solenoid using a screwdriver and started the vehicle. The vehicle slipped out of the park and rolled backward. The contact was backed over by the vehicle and had received injuries to his ribs and stomach. He had lacerations and abrasions to his back and chest. The contact was able to get out from under the vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle which was rolling. The contact jumped into the passenger side and attempted to brake but could not. The contact attempted to push the shift lever into "park" but the gear would not engage. The vehicle rolled and crashed into the rear end of a parked vehicle. The contact's vehicle had damage to the rear bumper and the rear end of the other vehicle had the bumper and trunk crumpled. The police were not called and the contact did not seek medical attention. The contact was able to start the vehicle and drove it to his residence. The contact then examined the undercarriage and determined that the transmission linkage cable had been resting on the doughnut of the exhaust system. The contact stated that the outer cable shell had melted and the metal cable was exposed. The contact diagnosed that the exposed cable had contributed to the vehicle slipping out of gear. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · WV

2004 ford f150 started up fine, drove it for 10 minutes, slowed down and it stalled in the middle of an intersection. Would not start back up, called a tow truck to get the truck home. Next day, started up and did the same thing, stalled out. The fuel pump driver module is causing this, along with a lot of other ford f150's. This is a safety issue! I had my child in the truck when it stalled in the middle of an intersection. The fpdm gets corroded due to the bad positioning of the part.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Transmission · 36,100 miles · OH

Truck would not start even though lights, dash indicators, & radio came on. Checked under hood & then placed in neutral to try & start. Vehicle started in neutral. Placed vehicle in park and upon taking foot off brake, vehicle lurched backward (in reverse) almost going over an embankment when I slammed brakes. Vehicle shift indicator showed it in park but, transmission was actually still in reverse. Could not get shift to engage into park. Placed vehicle into garage with emergency brake secured until could determine problem. Research indicated ford had a recall (recall - #97v171000) for this exact issue on 1997-1998 models only. But, apparently it is still a problem on later models. Could not find a recall on 2004 model. Note that this condition almost caused a serious accident.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 58,175 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pump and fuel module failed. Both the fuel pump and module were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to notify the federal safety agency. The failure and current mileages were 58,715. Updated 09/21/2011 *ln

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NY

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the fuel pump driver module failed due to corrosion. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the parts necessary to remedy the failure were unavailable. The contact also stated the same failure occurred approximately 30,000 miles prior. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Sm.

Filed Mar 6, 2010 · Fuel system · 43,399 miles · NY

On mon. March 1 of this year I went to my truck, a 2004 ford f-150 to go to work and it wouldn't start. I had it towed my local repair shop and was informed later that day that the "fuel pump control module", which is mounted on top of the gas tank, had corroded and shorted-out. This module is designed to regulate gas flow from the fuel pump and when it fails, it completely shuts down the pump...no gas means no go. I was then informed that ford motor co. Does not have any and that the part is on back-order until may!! After calling 9 different ford dealers and getting the same answer of "good luck in finding one as there has been a run on these in the northeast due to heavy salt use" it seems no-one has any. I know this was not a safety issue in my case but to tell customers to wait 2 months before they can get their truck back is insane. And if it happens while driving it could be a major problem. I just feel ford should have been better prepared for this ...2 month wait is unheard of.

Filed Jun 20, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact attempted to place the vehicle into reverse and heard a loud noise. Afterwards, the vehicle would only move forward. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission gears failed. The dealer replaced the gear position indicator; however, the vehicle would not start after the repair was made. The contact had to recharge the battery in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they stated that the alternator failed. The alternator was replaced; however, on june 16, 2008, the vehicle would not start again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current was mileage 46,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Electrical · 35,300 miles · PA

1. Vehicle fail safe light luminated vehicle had half power. 2. Vehicle would not start fuse keeps blowing. 3. First occasion dealer serviced vehicle found no mechanical problems. Second occasion dealer had to travel to the vehicle since vehicle was in a parking garage and a tow truck could not get into the garage. Dealer stated they found a leak and siliconed the leak. Drove vehicle 3 times. Third time vehicle would not start. Fuse is blown again vehicle was towed to dealer and is still there.

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Body, Engine · AR

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.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 1,549 miles · OH

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

Filed May 12, 2005 · Engine · 4,700 miles · VA

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)