MYRModel Year Report

2004 Ford F Series

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2004 Ford F Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:01:14.791Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2004: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19850
19860
19872
19884
19892
19902
19916
19922
19935
19947
199516
199616
199747
199820
199936
200040
200144
200234
20031
20047
20059
20064
20074
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility.

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE DRIVERS WINDOW FOR NO REASON JUST FELL DOWN CAUSING A LOAD CRASHING NOISE I NEARLY WENT INTO DITCH. TWO DAYS LATER THE DRIVERS REAR WINDOW DID SAMETHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120708

2004 FORD F-150 POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ON TWO OF THE FOUR DOORS WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO COME CRASHING DOWN SHATTERING ONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100927

VISIBILITY

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

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STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS LAST YEAR WITH TRANSMISSION. OVERDRIVE WOULD GO OUT AND SOMETIMES TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120723

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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I BOUGHT A FORD F450 NEW AND FROM DAY ONE I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE 6.0 DIESEL ENGINE. THE LATEST WAS A BLOWN INTERCOLLER AND TO ENGINE CYLINDERS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090310

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 F150 AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT OR TURN MY TRUCK WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF AND NEED TO BE RESTARTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110318

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Ford F Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Ford F Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F Series?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.