2004 ford f-150 has had a severe vibration in the steering wheel, gas and brake pedal, floorboard, seat, etc. At all speeds and worse after driving for 20-30 miles, that causes arms and legs to tingle and right leg to go numb resulting in having to use left foot to brake since week three of ownership. This vibration is also causing severe back pain. This truck also has had a clunking and squealing in the rear end. This issue is happening in the majority of 04 and 05 f-150's and ford does not know how to fix it. Dsb has said that since there is a liability issue, they cannot make a ruling. So, I am stuck with a $30,000 vehicle that I cannot physically stand to drive!!! Ford needs to come up with a fix or recall them all!!! Note: have had damper installed, drive shaft indexed twice and clutches in the rear end replaced twice. The rear end is also clunking and whining.
2004 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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The truck has had multiple vibration at varying speeds but mostly at highway speeds since it was bought. The f150 has been in many times with many parts replaced, vibrations seem to be worse now than before. I tried factory buyback with fords board but they seem to think it is fixed, I have ask them to drive the truck again like the dealership did to verify the vibrations. They seem uninterested in my problem and they have not fixed a [xxx] thing since the board decision that it is fixed but it is worse and I told them it was worse personally, the truck is a pile of poop and ford knows it but because many of these trucks have the problems they are not willing to fix the problem. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2004 screw lariat - vibration throughout whole vehicle at speeds between 45-60mph, only in o/d. I believe this is related to the contents of tsb 04-25-07 and tsb 04-25-08.
Transmission tends to pop and switch gears on its own. Reverse occasionally serves like the neutral gear, preventing vehicle from backing up. Vehicle taken to dealer for testing , but results show that everything is normal. This tends to be a problem only when consumer is operating vehicle on own time.
2004 f-150 vibration issue. This is a real and serious issue. I took my truck in for a daignosis on the vibration. The dealer said they narrowed it down to the driveshaft. I waited 3 weeks for a replacement due to the fact that the driveshaft was on back order. After replacement of the driveshaft, dealer informed me that it had not cured the problem. I was told that ford was looking for a fix and they would get back to me when they figure it out. After picking up my truck from the dealer I took it on the freeway to test it out, took to about 55 MPH and applied the brakes,I felt a serious vibration from the steering wheel. I called the dealer back and notified them of the unsafe handling of the truck. I was told that the truck was safe to drive. But no guarantees!!! I carry my children in this vehicle. Something has to be done about this issue. People's lives are at stake. Remember the explorer and the deaths due to rollover!!! Thnk you for your time.
I purchased a ford f150 , thier was a vibriation in steering ,called sale's man and informed him of problem .we set up a service to balance tire's,this solved steering vibration, but caused vibration in rearend .called service to have my truck inspected ,upon inspection and tsb a vibration dampner was installed along with rebuilding rearend.after receiving my truck back ,still had vibration between 40 and 50 MPH took back to servjce they replaced rearend,driveshaft ,carrierbarring ,drove fine for two day's then vibration was back . Upon visiually inspecting the work , I noticed rearend was sitting about 1 inch farther to the right , I now am getting ready to take back to service to have work performed again.I have 5,161 mile's on my truck, rearend was first worked on before 3000 mile's and first oil change.vibration persists.
I bought a 2004 f150 stx 4x4 in late february of 2004. The truck has a 4.6 liter v-8, automatic transmission and a 3.73 limited slip rearend. Since I have had the truck the rearend has developed a loud whining sound and slung the rearend lube out and under the bed. It was replaced and have had not further trouble in that area. The truck then developed a stall like it was low and gas and blew black smoke on cold starts and take-offs. That problem still hasnt been solved after 3 attempts w/ my dealership to get it fixed. The windsheild also developed a large crack in it, it was replaced. The dealership said that it was stress related. Currently the truck is at my dealership unmoveable because the transmission just recently went out. The dealership refused to fix my truck because they "claim" it has water in it. The truck has never been exposed to water other than what rain gathered on the road. My dad went to inspect the situation and they only showed him water in a cup he didnt see and drained from the transmission.
I recently purchased a 2004 ford f150 supercab pickup truck, as I left the dealership and started home I noticed that the bed was shaking terribly between 55 and 62 MPH. I called the dealership before I was three miles away and they told me to bring it back the next day, I did. They said that it was fixed, it wasn't. I left again (the day after I purchased) and immediately called the service department at jacky jones ford in sweetwater, tn., and told them the problem was just as bad. The service clerk (jason) told me that there was a problem with this model truck and that ford was in the process of fixing it. That was a month ago. Now I have learned that there are hundreds, maybe thousands of ford f150's with this problem and they are not being fixed. I cannot get the dealer to reschedule a time to repair my truck.
Vehicle has a shimmy (vibration) at or above 45 MPH, increases when loaded and feels unsafe to drive.
Noise in rear end abount 60 to 70 miles a hour.whinning noise.
The vehicle was parked when it began to roll across a parking lot. The driver managed to unlock the door, jump into the vehicle and put the brake on before it rolled onto a main street. *nm vehicle was only 20 days old and would not restart. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership only to find from the service manager that the clip to bracket from the factory was missing. When the consumer called in to complain she was told by a sales representative that it's not their fault they did not build the truck. No loaner cars available. The consumers name was not put into the system for roadside assistance. *tc
Ford f150 ex cab 2 wheel drive at 1400 miles loud noise from rear end during turns or acceleration. Dealer replaced parts in differential. Since dealer fix, loud "humming" noise from rear end over 35 MPH. Vibration from rear end while going 40 MPH+.
Reported to dealer service dept. That my new 2004 ford f150 fx4 truck had whine and clunking noise coming from rear axel/differential assembly at take off from stop and speeds between 45 and 55 MPH. Dealer was instructed by ford motor company engineering dept. Not to attempt repair. 1000 miles later the problem has got worse.
I purchased new ford f150, the first time up to highway speeds the vehicle had a vibration between the speed of 55 and 65 MPH.
Have a 2004 fx4 supercrew 4x4. Have two problems. First, the speedo reads 4 to 5 MPH fast, have had in shop twice still no fix, was told that was the best they could do. Second, when taking off from dead stop rear end makes 2 slipping clunks, was told from dealer it is the leaf springs so they greased them. Problem went away for a day maybe and is back louder then ever. Only 5000 miles on truck. Wish ford would step up to the plate and take care of some of these "known" problems.
Truck has rearend vibration @55-60 MPH. Truck also has steering wheel shake at highway speed (above 45 MPH). Ford states that they no they have a problem and are working on a fix.
I purchased the truck less than 30 days ago. Vibration in the drive train started within the first 1000 miles. Dealer says that the vibration is "normal" operation for the vehicle. Vibration could represent a safety issue if not corrected.
I have two main problems with my ford f150, my vehicle has a vibration which is at its worse between 40 to 60, which is getting worse, constant at around 50mph, and to a lesser extent throughout the 0 to 40 MPH and a strong vibration is sometimes felt on deceleration, just before stopping, I also hear a loud booming which coincides with the vibration speeds and I think that this vibration is setting up a resonance or reverberation in the vehicle and with the windows in open positions, on the second day I noticed scratches and indentations on roof, approx 5 of them running on a diagonal, called and left message with salesman, no response, thursday 9/23/04 had sales manager and body shop manager look at dents, truck was taken back and buffed out, scratches and dents still visible. Appointment was made for a specialist to try to massage dents out, but in case results werent satisfactory, then body filler could be applied and painted, told them repeatedly I dont want body filler on my new truck.I also made a complaint about a vibration between 40 to 60 MPH, and that I believed that this was setting up a resonance or reverberation and causing booming sound in truck, service manager took ride in vehicle and said it was wind buffeting, said he would check with ford engineers and send me a transcript of findings, never did. Sat 9/25 I called fords complaint number that is listed in the manual, explained that the truck was delivered damaged and requested a replacement truck, also explained that I felt pressured to accept body filler and vibrations in my new truck, was told that a transcript of the conversation would be sent to the complaint manager, he would receive the transcript on monday, 10am thursday 9/30/04, I expected a call regarding this transcript, after receiving none, I called the complaint manager and I was asked if it was alright for them to call me back, I said that would be fine, 5:30pm sat 10/02/04, have not recieved a call back, despite request made.
I purchased a ford f150 new in january of 2004. On many occasions, when attempting to merge into traffic, pass another vehicle, etc., the transmission feels like it slips into neutral. The engine speed increases but the vehicle does not accelerate. This has resulted in a few near-misses when I merged into freeway traffic and have nearly been hit by oncoming traffic. The service rep at my dealership says that he can't duplicate the problem. This is very annoying and very dangerous.
2004 f150 with the 4.6 liter v8 engine and limited slip differential. When the truck is running @ 2100 RPM at highway speeds something in the rear end makes a strange "warbling" type of high pitched noise. It only does it @ 2100 RPM. Local dealer tried to tell me it was exzhaust resonance. They replaced my exhaust system and the problem persists. They are investigating to determine true cause.
The emission light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that fuel pump was defective. The gauge went out of control. After filling the tank, the gauge read empty. *ak the brake light wiring was inoperative, alignment was out, the vehicle had stuck in park, the right passenger door was inoperative, the speedometer read wrong, and the vehicle would die out.
Tires replaced at less than1,000 miles. Rear end replaced at less than 5,000 miles steering whille vibration at high speeds reported from day one. Tires rebalanced and front end checked more than 3 times and still have vibration at high speeds. Rear electric slideing glass motor bad at 6,000 miles
When shifting gears the automatic transmission shifts very hard I understand this is due to the overdrive not operating correctly. I have had other people tell me theirs trucks (ford f150) do the same thing. Is their a recall on this problem?
While parked with the key in the ignition vehicle came out of gear. As result, vehicle rolled backwards down an embankment.
On 3 different occasions,vehicle was parked in park with engine running,and truck began to move.third time was undable to catch it and totaled the truck. Vehicle was only 4 months old.
Purchased new fx4 02/04. Noticed terrible vibration, occasional hesitation, and transmission slipage. Took to dealer 7 times, various parts replaced. Problems not fixed. They finally said they knew about the problem but it couldn't be fixed.
Driveline/transmission slips and clunks when accelerating on 2004 f150 4x4. Requency: intermittent rought into 2 different dealers and both said could not duplicate therefore could not fix. Consequences of failure: if happens while accelerating into merge traffic or intersection could cause loss of power to vehicle.
While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission didn't shift properly from the first to the second gear, finally the stick shift didn't move from park to a drive gear. Also brakes vibrated while driving at any speed .
Tailgate straps are the same length, but when you put pressure on the tailgate, only the lh tailgate strap supports the tailgate. The truck has vibration and steering wheel nibble problems. They have balanced the tires 4 times, replaced the tires. The fse from ford took the vehicle for a ride and said it needs a new driveshaft. The brake dust is a big problem. You need to wash the wheels daily. Ford now has updated pads. I hope they replace them under warranty. Two of the rotors are also grooved. The truck has 3000 miles on it. It has been in 5+ times now! The AC unit only had 22 ounces of fliud in it. It is supposed to have 30+. My air was verified to be 8-10 degrees warmer than spec. The gas door (spring) broke. The paint on the hood is flawed. It didn't get fully sprayed on the right front of the hood. Both sides of the rear diff. Are wet. Something is leaking. The seatbelt stitching is coming apart.
Consumer noticed that after the windshield wipers went off the front windshield became blurry. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the windshield three times. However, the problem recurred. *ak consumer also had concern with vibration under the vehicle. Dealer found that the vibration is coming from the drivershaft, which was replaced by the dealer.
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