2004 Ford F-150: pulls to one side

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · MA

Brought truck in for service due to hit pulling to the right and seemed to be sitting low. When the dealership removed front wheels it was discovered the both front coil springs had been broken. Both springs were broken diagonal at the base where it sits in the strut. Was told that the springs needed to be replaced in order for a proper alignment to be completed. Further research online shows that this is a very common issue in the ford f-150. Truck has never been taken off road or driven hard. Truck is taken well care of.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Body · 55,000 miles · IA

I was driving a 2004 ford 150 pickup south on interstate 29 near glenwood iowa when the steering wheel began to vibrate. I tried to pull to the right to see what was causing it when the right front tire seemed to explode. I was able to pull off the highway to the right without losing control of the truck and got out to see what had happened. I found the right front passenger tire still inflated but without any tread on the tire. I also found half the running board was missing, and a small dent in the door just above where the running board used to be. I called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to tincher ford in glenwood iowa and had the tire replaced. This cost wa s$157.00. I still did not know what it was going to cost to replace the running board. The mechanic mentioned he had never seen the tread on a tire separate the way this one did. I kept the old tire and replaced it with the exact same brand, a general ameritrac tr p255/70 r17. I am nervous about driving on these tires now with the fear of this reoccuring. I just heard there has been a series of accidents and even deaths caused by this tire. I would also like to recover the cost of the repairs to my pickup and tires.

Filed Mar 27, 2007 · Tires · 42,640 miles · FL

First - tire not listed on this complaint form - continental contitrac owl p255/65r17. Driving 60mph on 2-lane hwy - saw smoke & then front right tire popped. Truck pulled hard to right. Luckily there wasn't a ditch or barrier because truck probably would have rolled with possible injuries. Contacted ford dealer because I had purchased tire warranty when truck (f150) was purchased new in nov 2004. They said there was no recall on my year truck/tire p255/65r17 contitrac. They said they would have to call insurer of warranty to see if covered. 3/4 of sidewall blew out! I will be going to ford dealer 3/28/07.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · TX

Contact states: rear end shook while going about 25-30 MPH. When driving across small pot holes the vehicle made noise. Brakes squealed at about 18,000 miles. When applying pressure to the brakes there was a lot of powder from the brakes on the front of the vehicle. Dealer checked brake pads and they were more than half worn out at about 18, 000 miles. Also , there was vibration in the steering while applying pressure to the brakes. While driving vehicle pulled to the right.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Suspension · NJ

Vehicle seems to wander on its own every once in a while...at first I thought it could be the wind but after it first caught my attention I watched closer and it just sort of pulls at times to one side..don't think its the tires cause they were checked at a dealership not long ago..this truck seems to have alot of problems..won't buy another one