There are large holes in the frame, and the shackles are ready to fall off. Suspension is falling apart. Brakes are not safe for stopping power for the vehicle. Mastertech at ziegler tire.
2004 Ford F-150 suspension problems
118 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 16,362. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 118
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 16,362
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front20
- Rear12
- Front: springs: coil springs2
- Front: control arm: upper ball joint2
- Rear: axle: spindle1
- Multiple axle1
- Front: stabilizer bar1
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint1
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Ford F-150 suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford F-150 suspension
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Frame Failure, A licensed technician said my vehicle is dangerous to drive and cannot be fixed because of the advanced rusting of the frame. As I read the history of some Ford Trucks I find this is a continuing problem with no recalls and wonder why they can continue to manufacture faulty, dangerous products
There hasn't been any accidents but the rails underneath of the truck bed are rotting completely off the truck and I feel that would be a safety problem if it collapses and I don't understand why they're so rusty when the rest of the truck is not it this could be a problem!
Hitch broke off due to ford common frame rot. Frame is rotted from leaf spring shackle and back
Front springs to low
My 2004 ford f-150 has 61,000 miles and no rust on the outside of the vehicle. I've kept the truck well maintained and it looks almost new. The frame however right where the rear leaf spring attaches to the frame is rusted right through. It is incredible that this has not been recalled as of yet. Hopefully it will be recalled. While driving a part of the exhaust heat shield fell onto the driveshaft. When I went to inspect the underside I found a hole in the frame and I was able to put my finger right through it. *dt consumer stated one important fact that I forgot to add to my complaint is the section of the frame that rusted through has the exact same issue in the same spot on both the passenger frame rail as well as the driver's side frame rail. The 2004 ford escape was recalled for similar issues that year but in the front of the vehicle. My truck has only 61,000 miles on it and from forums and posts I've read it seems to be a major issue for that year vehicle.
My vehicle has developed what I would refer to as a death wobble. At speeds from 40 to 55 mpg the front of the trick shakes as though it's going to rattle apart. This is clearly a ford issue and is now getting a good share of attention on you tube. There are a lot of us out there who have inheritated this from ford who is in constant denial of it's refusal to address and take corrective action to repair the buckleing of the front end. How many more accidents need to happen or ford's diligence on preventitive measures may just save lives and customers. Please help in resolving this manufacturing issue.
Took truck get new tires, mech said, needed new coil springs, springs busted. (mech stated seen many ford f150 same problem, ).
Excessive shaking at 40 MPH+ , trans fault light came on & off . Trouble using reverse would jerk & slip. Have replaced many parts recently
When braking springs made noise and it takes several brakes to stop.
Questions about the 2004 Ford F-150 suspension
Does the 2004 Ford F-150 have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Ford F-150, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Ford F-150 suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 16,362 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-150 suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad suspension?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (203 complaints), 1998 (132 complaints) and 2004 (118 complaints).
Other 2004 Ford F-150 problems
Visibility 863Engine 257Transmission 232Brakes 139Body 104Electrical 99Airbags 85Steering 75Fuel system 74Acceleration 70Tires 58Locks 23Wheels 21Lights 17Seat belts 17Seats 4Driver assistance 2
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