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1FTPX14554N••••••2004 Ford F-150
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-150 build (19 vs 5).
19on this build
1633on the model
313builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 10Suspension 3Structure 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2024
I get a warning message which indicates the the Crash Sensor is not working on my Ford truck - this component inflates the Air Bag in the event of a crash. The part number for the Crash Sensor is Motorcraft 6L3Z-14B004-AA. I attempted to purchase a replacement Crash Sensor from…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019
I took my truck in to get the steering shaft replaced and when the lifted up on the hoist they noticed that the frame in the front had a split in it up in the front part of the frame on the driver side of the vehicle and that the frame was very rusty. I then took it to another…
StructureApr 2017
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact became aware of extreme corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could fracture and separate at the center between the bed and the…
SuspensionSep 2014
I took my truck in for state inspection and was told that both front coil springs were broken. They explained that the coating applied to the springs actually caused rust and made them fail. I consider this to be a manufacturing and safety defect but was informed by the dealer…
VisibilityAug 2011
While driving on the interstate the drivers side window, without warning, fell down into the door. I heard a popping sound and the window disappeared. I feel this is a safety issue because of the sudden distraction could have caused me to loose control of the vehicle. I looked…
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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 1FTPX14554NC02816 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.