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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FTPW14564K••••••2004 Ford F-150
This build draws 7.5× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-150 build (39 vs 5).
39on this build
1633on the model
313builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedVisibility 17Engine And Engine Cooling 4Power Train 3Service Brakes 3
What owners of this build wrote
VisibilitycrashJul 2009
While driving my 2004 ford f-150 crewcab pickup truck one day, I heard a 'pop' (like a rock hit my window) on the driver side window, and the next day I hear it again. The next night my driver side window fell into my door while out driving and scared me so bad it made me swerve…
Electrical SystemfireJan 2005
I saw your report on the news about fords new fire problem. I have a 2004 f-150 xlt lariat p/u truck with 3000 miles on it , only 3 months old, catch fire on me as I was driving down the road.it was a severe electrical fire. Before it happened , the radio would stay on after I…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025
Frame on 2004 new body style ford f-150 rusted to the point no longer safe to drive according to 2 licensed repair shops. There is no recall on vin number [XXX] However I have been told there are other recalls on frame rust on this same model from 2004-2008. Please know I bought…
Air BagsFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised…
EngineOct 2016
I purchased my 2004 f150 with 10,000 miles on the engine in december of 2004. I now have 130,000 miles on the engine and im told the engine is junk. I changed the oil religiously every 3000 miles and I even had the spark plugs taken out and the engine completely cleaned…
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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 1FTPW14564KC57408 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.