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1FTRX12W74N••••••2004 Ford F-150
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-150 build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
1634on the model
313builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 5Structure 2Suspension 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionNov 2022
Frame Failure, A licensed technician said my vehicle is dangerous to drive and cannot be fixed because of the advanced rusting of the frame. As I read the history of some Ford Trucks I find this is a continuing problem with no recalls and wonder why they can continue to…
VisibilityAug 2012
Was driving down the road at approximately 55 mph and the left driver's side window came crashing down. I thought a rock was coming through the window and almost went off the road
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2011
I was stopped at a red light and had just put my foot on the accelerator when there was a loud pop and the sudden smell of gas inside the cab of the truck. When I got it to the dealership I was told that the spark plug had blown out of the head and the coil pack was damaged. I…
Service BrakesMar 2006
3/23/06 took my truck into dealership for what seemed to be the front left caliper sticking (truck felt like brake was continuously pressed, area smelled strongly of burned rubber). Dealership stated they took left front wheel off and found no problems, truck was okay to leave…
SuspensionMar 2022
Hitch broke off due to ford common frame rot. Frame is rotted from leaf spring shackle and back
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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 1FTRX12W74NB59570 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.