2004 Ford F-150: windshield wiper failure

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 Oct 17, 2009 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · FL

Used emergency brake, released it and was driving on highway at 55 MPH. Truck began to shake. Shaking increased to where wipers where bouncing on windshield. I had to slow down and finally pulled off road. I pushed and released my emergency brake several times. This fixed the 'problem'. This issue happened 2 times...after second occurrence, I wd-40'd the emergency brake system and more importantly, quit using it! No problems since. I mentioned to ford and they shrugged their shoulders...

Filed Oct 3, 2009 · Brakes, Suspension · 10,863 miles · TN

I have a 2004 ford f150 that has had a terrible vibration and shaking problem to the point that the windshield wipers jump up and down everytime I have said anything to the dealership they say they dont what it is and they haven't heard of anything like this and even the last time I told them it was like something was seizing up we went online and started investigating the problem and found that all kinds of people are having the same problem and alot of them seem to think it is in the emergency brake system there is two metal parts that rust together and wont let it work is there anything I can do about this to get ford to replace it even though it is 5 yrs old because this is very dangerous last winter I was driving in snow and the back end slid around on me and this was caused by the brake trying to seize up.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Electrical, Visibility · 8,100 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 20 MPH, the battery light illuminated and the alternator gauge dropped. The dealer stated that the alternator caused the failure and they made the replacement. Approximately one year later, while driving 20 MPH, the failure recurred. The dealer replaced the alternator again. The contact stated that the failure occurred two more times under the same circumstances. The dealer stated that the alternator was the cause of each failure. The failure mileage was 8,100 and current mileage is 26,200. Updated01/07/08 *bf the windshield wiper blades and a fuse was replaced

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Visibility · VA

The position of the left windshield wiper is incorrect, preventing it from going all the way up and clearing the windshield during inclement weather. This is making the ability to see the road difficult. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer, and was informed that nothing could be done to adjust the windshield wiper.*ak the consumer stated that the drivers side wipers will not defrost.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Suspension · 16,362 miles · ME

Front suspension vibrates violently enough that the windshield wipers come off the glass. Problem occurs at all speeds but is worse at about 40 MPH. It last any where from one quarter of a mile to four miles and then stops. It comes and goes with no warning and there is no build up to the violent shakin. It stops as fast as it starts.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · 50 miles · LA

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.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Visibility · 2,400 miles · AK

Driver's windshield wiper leaves 6" blind spot uncleared/unwiped in line of sight along driver's windshield pillar. Almost hit pedestrian as a result of not being able to see. Also pulled out at intersection in front of another car because unable to see. Dealer can not fix because the wiper is "keyed" to that position only. Ford has been unwilling to resolve issue. Other owners complaining of safety hazard too.