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2004 Ford F-150 visibility problems

863 complaints (43% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,330. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
863
of this car's complaints
43%
typical mileage
64,330
crashes
7
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Power window devices and controls
    615
  • Glass, side/rear
    12
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    3
  • Windshield
    3
  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    3
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    2
  • Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
    1

At what mileage

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Ford F-150 visibility problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford F-150 visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 24, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Electrical malfunction with fuses , problems with brake light, engine light and air bag light . Some fuses blown out after brake light fuse popped wipers don't work at all air bog turns on and off every day not sure why

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Visibility · 135,000 miles · KS

In mid november 2019, I was entering my vehicle and noticed the rear center glass window completely shattered the moment I open the truck door for no reason. No indication of an object striking or anything. The vehicle was completely stationary in my driveway. The temperature had dropped down past 20 degrees the day this happened. I replaced the entire rear window and then,not even a week later, the rear right side of the window is completely shattering and is about to break....the same problem again! Now, I go out today, 12/12/19 to my passenger side door window completely shattered for no apparent reason! In all 3 instances, the temperature dropped below 35 degrees. I have no idea what's going on and it's driving me insane trying to figure out why the windows are randomly shattering when the temperature drops. Now I am about to be out I don't know how much money to try to repair my ford windows.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Visibility · 247,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 30 MPH, the sun roof exploded into pieces. There were no injuries. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

Filed May 12, 2016 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 40 MPH, a loud pop sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver side window opened independently. In addition, while the vehicle was parked, the front and rear passenger side windows experienced the same failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window kit failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Visibility · 31,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 40 MPH in the rain, water poured into the rear window of the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the gasket around the rear window and the lamp assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 11/19/15

Filed Nov 8, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 150,000 miles · NY

The mirror(s) are full of corrosion and the drivers side mirror fell right off the car while driving.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Visibility · 135,000 miles · MN

I have had sunroof fixed twice. Keeps jumping off track & now need to get it fixed for third time. Also, all 4 power windows have failed and had to be fixed a few times.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Visibility · 71,500 miles · IL · crash

Driving down my street the window just crashed down! It fell so fast and hard that I had to look to my right side to see what hit me! At that point I rear ended a car that slowed down! All this is do to a cheap plastic clip that failed and released the window.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Visibility · 148,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise emitted and the front driver's side window as the glass began to drop into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the window regulator was replaced. The failure also occurred on both passengers' side windows. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · MD

On my 2004 ford f150 xlt lariat supercab, the passenger rear window regulator has now failed. The driver's one went first (within three years of ownership), then the front passenger one (a few months later) then the rear passenger one ( about a year after the first) and now this. All four regulators have had to be replaced from the original factory installed ones. This latest one occurred while the truck sat parked in the driveway unoccupied; all the others happened on the roadway while the vehicle was in motion.

Questions about the 2004 Ford F-150 visibility

Does the 2004 Ford F-150 have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 863 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Ford F-150, 43% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2004 Ford F-150 visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,330 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-150 visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have the most visibility problems?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most visibility complaints are 2004 (863 complaints), 2005 (268 complaints) and 2010 (193 complaints).

Other 2004 Ford F-150 problems

Engine 257Transmission 232Brakes 139Suspension 118Body 104Electrical 99Airbags 85Steering 75Fuel system 74Acceleration 70Tires 58Locks 23Wheels 21Lights 17Seat belts 17Seats 4Driver assistance 2

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