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1FTPW12524K••••••2004 Ford F-150
This build draws 5.2× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-150 build (27 vs 5).
27on this build
1634on the model
313builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 18Engine And Engine Cooling 2Power Train 2Equipment 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2015
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact performed a diagnostic and found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
Electrical SystemOct 2011
I leave my windows up on the truck. It is cold (winter time) truck was in the garage. I went to the garage and the window on the passenger side was down. I cranked the truck, pushed the button and the window would not come up. I took the truck to the dealer they said the front…
EquipmentMay 2011
2004 ford f150 bought new. Rear window (over back seat) motor/regulator broken over a year ago, fortunately with window closed. Ford says that it will cost close to $500 to replace motor. Yesterday, 5/21/2011, right rear window regulator broke. Window will not stay up. From what…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2011
The third window regulator in my 2004 ford f-150 lariat just failed causing the window to fall. The dealership claims that this is not a defect but thousands of other f-150 owners have had the same problem. The first two fixes cost $450 each
VisibilitySep 2010
3 power window regulators replaced on my f-150 super cab ford lariat truck...driving down the road on 3 separate occasions and wham the window drops down in the door. Happened in 2007, 2009, 2010. $350 each time to get fixed. I'm sure a major thorough investigation regarding the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTPW12524KA11815 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.