2004 Ford F-150: broken coil spring

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Suspension · 104,100 miles · NJ

Took truck get new tires, mech said, needed new coil springs, springs busted. (mech stated seen many ford f150 same problem, ).

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to veer to the driver side. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil spring needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Suspension · 71,000 miles · OH

Bought a 2004 ford f-150 from a neighbor recently. Front end was drooping. Went to put a "leveling kit" on it and found both front coil springs broke in the same place. This can't be a coincidence. Can't really afford new springs right now but looks like a manufacture defect. Thanks.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · NY

A new york state inspection revealed two broken springs on front end of 2004 ford f150. The cost to replace is not cheap and after researching online, seems to be a common problem with this vehicle. Ford motor company should recall these vehicles based on safety issue. I hope others will document this problem to help resolve this issue.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Suspension · 33,000 miles · PA

I took my truck in for state inspection and was told that both front coil springs were broken. They explained that the coating applied to the springs actually caused rust and made them fail. I consider this to be a manufacturing and safety defect but was informed by the dealer and ford that they would not consider any help toward the $400 bill to replace them. I don't feel that a consumer should have to pay for a structural design flaw that could have caused an accident. Internet research shows this to be a common problem.

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · KY

Front coil springs both broke in same place.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · DE

We have always taken our truck to the ford dealer for regular service. Took it to a 3rd party mechanic to have brakes done and they showed us that both front coil springs were broken, completely severed and had been that way for quite a while evident by rust and corrosion at breaking point. After reading the other complaints on here this seems to be a common defect in this make and model and year. I am doing separate complaints regarding the spark plugs and exhaust manifold issues.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the technician discovered that both front coil springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Suspension · 91,000 miles · NJ

On preparing to change the brake pads, I noticed the front left coil spring has snapped. After checking on line and my local ford dealership, it seems this is not uncommon on 2004 ford f150 vehicles, and it indicates that ford is not prepared to assist customers, even though they realize this is a manufacturing defect. Photograph available if needed. The ford dealership advises they need to replace both front road springs at a cost of $575.00, but the shock absorbers might need replacing also which would be additional monies. A broken road spring on the front can severely effect the handling and safety of the driver and others on the road, and I believe ford should do something about it.

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 May 9, 2012 · Suspension · 73,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 42 MPH, the contact noticed the front end of the vehicle began to shake abnormally. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Suspension · 94,120 miles · ME

While my truck was being serviced, it was brought to my attention that I had a broken front passenger side coil spring. Their was a 2 inch piece of coil spring hanging on by the plastic covering of the spring. The piece was corroded, which tells me that it had been broken for some time. I have noticed online that this is not a uncommon occurrence.