2004 ford f150. Vehicle shut off while driving with a boat in tow and would not re start. Had to have vehicle towed. Dealer diagnosed as failed fuel pump driver module. I was stranded in traffic, very dangerous. This is a known problem with ford f150 2004-2008. The module corrodes and causes a short circuit that blows the fuse to the PCM and results in total failure of the PCM, thus rendering the vehicle inoperable. This should be a recall item!!!
2004 Ford F-150: fuel pump failure
22 of the 2,029 complaints about the 2004 Ford F-150 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 91,450
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
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.
As I turned right into a side street engine stalled. I had very little control of vehicle but managed to steer it onto left side of street. Lucky no cars coming. Also happened on 4 aug. Checked internet and possible corroded fuel pump driver module. Many complaints. Could cause a major accident.
Smelt fuel emitting from the gas tank area but could not find the source of the smell; turned on the ignition key without starting the truck. I saw fuel running down the side of the fuel tank. I turned off the key and proceeded to removed the fuel tank gas straps to lower the tank; with all hoses still connected I turned the key back on; fuel was spewing from the fuel pump. I completely removed the fuel tank and all hoses and found a linear crack on the pressure side of the fuel pump hose connection. This vehicle has never been in an accident and is the original fuel pump to this vehicle.
While driving normally at 55 MPH I drove through a small puddle of water and next thing I know the truck stalls and lost all power. I managed to pull of road without getting hit from behind. I tried to restart the truck with no luck. Seemed like it wasn't getting fuel. Waited in pouring rain and sleet for mechanic and 120 for the new fuel pump driver module and arm and leg for labor on something that should be recalled. Its not safe for the truck to stop like that just for going through a puddle. I live in michigan and we have crazy weather here. Replace this part now ford and take care of your customers!
Fuel pump driver module, back side of module corroded away exposing circuit board causing the fuel pump to stop running and leaving me stranded during a snow storm,seems to be a common problem on 2004-2008 ford pickups. I consider this a poor design and should be a recall, lot of garages installing new fuel pumps at 300.00 a crack when its a easy to replace 80.00 dollar part.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a ford f-150. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the fuel pump control module disintegrated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
While attempting to accelerate onto a highway my vehicle sputtered and I was unable to get up to speed in a reasonable amount of time. Fortunately I was on a 4 lane highway and the approaching vehicles were able to avoid me by pulling into the passing lane. I brought my vehicle in for service and a corroded fuel pump control module was responsible for the hesitation. According to my mechanic, he categorized the problem as defective design. The module is mounted in a area susceptible to corrosion. This is a relatively easy fix however in my case the spare tire carrier had to cut off to access the module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150 extended cab. The contact stated after cleaning the vehicle, it failed to start. A private mechanic confirmed that water entered an exposed module for the fuel pump and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump driver module. The dealer performed the repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 61,552. Updated 11/03/11 *bf updated 12/16/11
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
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
- Risk
- As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Recall number 11V385000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with 4.2l, 4.6l and 5.4l gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank. If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, illumination, of the "service engine soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began september 17, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 04V443000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks may have a fuel tank with localized depressions in the fuel tank wall at the seam between top and bottom halves of the tank. If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or the "service engine soon" indicator light in the instrument cluster may illuminate.
- Risk
- If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank on these vehicles. Owner notification began on may 6, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑248‑0186.
Recall number 04V200000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Ford F-150 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2004 Ford F-150?
22 of 2,029 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford F-150 (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Ford F-150?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Ford F-150
Power windows 615Grinding brakes 51Stalling 39Check engine light 38Knocking 35Fire or smoke 35Engine failure 29Slipping 27No deployment 25Airbag light 22Brake failure 22Loss of power 22Shudder 22Tire blowout 21Harsh shifting 19Jerking 19Adaptive cruise 18Ball joint 14Coil spring 14Misfire 14Transmission failure 13Whining noise 13Won't shift 11Won't start 11ABS 9Door locks 9Fuel smell 9Hesitation 9Seat belt 9Sudden acceleration 9Power steering loss 8Wipers 8Premature wear 6Headlights 5Overheating 5Pulling 5
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