2004 Ford F-150: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 133,789 miles · WV

Excessive shaking at 40 MPH+ , trans fault light came on & off . Trouble using reverse would jerk & slip. Have replaced many parts recently

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

2 times in the last 6 months, most recently on 2/27/17 my vehicle suddenly accelerated as if the gas peddle was being held to the floor. I was stopped at a light this time and had my foot on the brake, so I was able to prevent my vehicle from lurching into the intersection. I placed the truck into neutral and shut off the ignition. When restarted the vehicle functioned normally. The first time this occurred (about 6 months ago) I was slowly entering a parking lot when the truck suddenly accelerated.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Transmission · TN

Vibration at 45 to 55. When cold strong jerk in rear end area and sometimes on turn to right. Also comes in at times when going to passing gear. It is a differential issue more than a drive shaft issue. All u joints are tight. No imbalance in drive shaft. Have gone to special teflon gear oil... This appears to be design and possible safety issue.

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 Feb 16, 2011 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact was driving 10 MPH as the vehicle began jerking violently. The manufacturer was contacted who advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as the cam shaft which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Transmission · 122,000 miles · TX

2004 ford f150 4.6l v8, yesterday 10/13/10 while driving on freeway traffic the truck would jerk when I let go of the gas coast for a few feet and get back on the gas. Today 10/14/10 the truck would not go past 30mph, it wont shift into the next gear. Transmission has gone bad.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Visibility · 124,000 miles · KY

My ford f-150 drivers window popped extremely loud and fell into the door. I was driving on the highway when this took place and it made me jerk the wheel because I thought another car had hit me. I have done some research on this and it appears this is a systemic problem with ford. I would consider this a serious safety issue with the ford product. The window just falls for no reason and apparently the dealer is taking advantage of the situation and over charging. According to the web discussions, countless complaints have been made with ford and ntsb over this issue. This makes both organizations liable because of notifications made. Ignorance is not an excuse! This is not an isolated issue but systemic with ford. Just read some of the stories posted and you will be alarmed at the incidents. As always, until a deaths are recorded, this matter will be shelved. The consumer should be recognized since we are the ones paying for the products and supporting business. I will also being posting this on the nbc news website as well.

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Visibility · 99,000 miles · AL

Riding down the road and heard a loud pop. Afterwards, my passenger window began to slide down. My son drives the same model 2004 f-150 ford triton xlt truck and it was the window regulator. Approx. Cost to repair was $350.00. The noise was so loud it caused me to jump and jerk the steering wheel.

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Visibility · 71,325 miles · OR

Power window regulator failure 2004 ford f-150. Today I had the power window regulator fail on my truck. I was driving in traffic in salem oregon and all of a sudden my drivers window just fell into the door. This startled the heck out of me with the load thud it made. I honestly thought someone had thrown something against by door or something, which made me jerk away from the window nearly side swiping a vehicle to my right. Luckily that drive was on the ball and veered out of the way. After reading all of the complaints I thought I must add to this list. I can not afford another near $400 times three when the others go bad. I have a three year old little girl and I fear that the next time this happens she may be in the truck and who knows what could happen then!! Ford needs to be forced into replacing this faulty design which is a safety hazard. Thank you

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · MS

July 11,2009, we have a 2004 ford f150 supercrew with 56000. We were in town and let the rear windows down. The left rear popped very loud and the window fell into the door. I have not fixed it. I talked to the local ford dealer about it, he said there is not a recall and would cost about 400.00. Fast-forward to aug. 6, 2009 my wife was coming home from school(teacher) she let the drivers window down to let some of the hot air out. She got on the hwy. And started rolling the window up about halfway it popped very loud . It startled her so bad she jerked to the right and ended up off the road. Before she could stop the window had fallen into the door. She is ok and was able to drive on home with shaky nerves. This is clearly a safety issue in which the federal safety agency ought to investigate fervently. Ford needs to make this right and now before someone gets really hurt.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would stall. The failure also occurred when turning the vehicle at less than 5 MPH. The rpms would drop to zero before the vehicle stalled and jerked as if it were attempting to proceed forward. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The contact discovered that by placing a higher grade of fuel into the vehicle, the failures would temporarily cease for a few months. The failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 103,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Engine · 63,400 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the contact heard several loud pops. The vehicle began jerking and idling roughly. He shifted into neutral and allowed the vehicle to coast to stop at an intersection. The vehicle was driven back to his residence and then towed to a local repair shop. The mechanic stated that the number 1, 3, and 5 spark plugs detonated and destroyed the heli-coil for the number 5 cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current mileage was 63,424 and failure mileage was 63,400. Updated 02-18-09 updated 02/18/09.