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Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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Re: Ford F150, 2004 - Vibration Problems (steering wheel, etc.) [2006f150guy]
I have a 07 Ford F150.. it does alot of vibrating when I slow down to stop. It shakes hard then quits on me. I have had it in a few times, they put it on a machine, the machine indicates nothing is wrong??? they just replaced cams today, thought that was the issue.. Ran the truck for awhile and it started again. Now I don't know what to do.... I ... Read More
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Re: Ford F150, 2004 - Vibration Problems (steering wheel, etc.) [bartb65]
Yes, it is a characteristic of the truck. Ford designed that model to shake like that. I know because I bought one brand new. Long story short, it went to arbitration because it fell under the lemon law. Ford replaced everything on that truck. I met with the Ford field engineer who drove it then took me for a ride in a Lariat that did it too. He told me that ... Read More
Ford F-Series Transmission Problems
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2004 f150 4x4 transmission problems
I bought my 2004 stx 4x4 f150 4 months ago with 72000 miles on it. The rear started making noise the day after I bought it, after that the transmission lost overdrive, (fixed by dropping the valve body and removing a peice of a broken snap ring from the 3/4 shift valve) and now the transmission is completely shot and will not move the vehicle forward at all. It now has ... Read More
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Re: 2004 trans [redytomove]
Hi I don"t know if this helps anyone I hope it does. I have a 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab 2WD. I really love this truck! It has 100k+ has been babied though! Anyway, after making a trip up North My O/D light came on when I started after jumping the starter. (Note I did have to jump the starter to get it to start and I still can't get it to ... Read More
Ford F-Series Climate Control
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat - Climate Control Display Frozen [jay174]
I have the same problem ... did you ever get it fixed ? thanks bnboomer
Ford F-Series Transmission Problems
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Re: 2004 FORD F-150 4X4 [cdrose]
Mine just did the same thing this afternoon. My truck is a 4x2, i had it sent to the Ford dealership I trust. I wil let you know what they tell me tomorrow. I think it is a linkage issue. My truck has never had any transmission sounds prior to this, its just a hard time staying in gear on the console selection.
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2004 FORD F-150 4X4
I have a 2004 Ford F-150 4x4. Have no problems until today. would not go into gear like the shifter was floating back and fourth then when it does catch the truck doesnt move. any suggestions - on what this could be? tranny bad or mabye something came loose . please advise . ( Automatic Transmission)
Ford F-Series Noises - Squeals - Rattles
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Re: Hard knocking noise and engine issues [celia_nikol]
I had the same problem with my 2004 F150 5.4 i had it towed to the shop they said my oil pump failed but i had no warning lights of any kind.I contacted Ford Corp. they said my warranty was for 60,000 miles i had 80,000 miles on it, nothing they could do for me.I had a Jasper 5.4 put in it out of my pocket because the body is in ... Read More
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Hard knocking noise and engine issues
I have a 2004 Ford F150 and I regularly get my oil changed every 3000 to 4000 miles. Last Tuesday I went to a mechanic to get my oil changed and as soon as I left my motor began to knock. I took my truck back Wednesday and they said that it is not a problem and I can keep driving on it. On Saturday I took it back because the ... Read More
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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Re: Ford F150, 2004 - Vibration Problems (steering wheel, etc.) [code01]
1st, vibration 12-1300 rpm to approximately 1800 rpm not in gear. My 2004 4.6 had the same problem. I now own a 2006 with a 5.4, still same problem. Unfortunately it appears to be a Triton engine concern, not limited to one version or the other. It does not bother me too much in gear and on the road. Is probably a design issue/vibration and most likely not repairable. All engines ... Read More
Ford F-Series Climate Control
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2004 Ford F-150 Lariat - Climate Control Display Frozen
Yesterday morning I started my truck and was suprised to see that every indicator was lit up on my Climate Control. Every thing that could light up on the display was lit up and I when I attempted to use any of the climate control buttons there were all unresponsive. Any advice or if any one has experienced this problem and help you maybe able to provide would be greatly appreciated. ... Read More
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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Re: Ford F150, 2004 - Vibration Problems (steering wheel, etc.) [bartb65]
I have the same exact problem ( new Michelin tires also). If you find an answer, please let me know. I have vibration between 45-50 and again at 60.
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Ford F150, 2004 - Vibration Problems (steering wheel, etc.)
Stock tires finally wore out but ride had been smooth as silk. Bought 4 new Michelins and sometime afterward, noticed moderate to severe vibration starting about 65mph which mostly (not entirely) goes away at 80mph or so. My mechanic for 20-years has tried everything and is as stymied and frustrated as me. He has rotated, balanced, shaved (rounded), aligned, etc., to no avail. He's also checked everything else he thinks it ... Read More
Ford F-Series Owners - Meet the Members
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A Ford Guy at heart but looking at Duramax
I own a 2003 F 250 6.0L Diesel Power Stroke. The truck has left me stranded 5 times in 297,000 miles. 4 times were due to injectors and once for the oil pump. I depend on a truck in my business and Ford has let me down. I also own 8 F-150's with the 5.4 L gas engines and have had great service. Several of the 5.4L are over 300K in ... Read More
Ford F-Series Noises - Squeals - Rattles
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Re: 2004 ford f-150 [jesse]
Hey had the same problem with mine but it was under warranty. Took it in and they said it was something on the cam ticking. Can't remember honestly what it was called and not near my truck to get paper work out. I have heard a few 04's sound like that besides mine. Also, after the dealer fixed the problem it represented itself again a few months later.
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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2004 F150 engine vibration
Heads up: Please focus on certain areas when these types of quirks develop. 550 rpms - shake (not miss), 1100 rpms - shake, 2200 rpms - shake. Notice the rpms DOUBLE each time? Dead give away ! I can just about promise it is there at 4400 too. This is an imbalance issue. Thrown Torque Convertor weight? I've built racing and industrial, gas and diesel engines for 40 years. I have ... Read More
Ford F-Series Towing Questions
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Re: F-150 Towing [softstor]
I have a 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 with a 5.4 V8 and a 3:73 rear gear. I have pulled a 3 axle 22' trailer weighing about 2300 lbs... On the trailer was a 1991 Mitsubishi Montero 4 door with a curb weight of 3800 lbs. I had tow this vehicle over 4 mountains about 90 miles and had no trouble climbing these mountains with a speed of approx. 40 mph. Given ... Read More
Ford F-Series Noises - Squeals - Rattles
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2004 ford f-150
i have a 2004 f-150 with 55,000 miles i have a slight ticking sound coming from the engine ....something to do with the timing chain????.... its the loudest when you lay under it and listen....ehaust manifold????? can any one help??
Ford F-Series Transmission Problems
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TRANS FAULT
I recently got this message error on my display it reads as TRANS FAULT. Truck works fine, by the way I have a 2004 f150 single cab, shifts smoothly no problems noted as of now. Can anyone tell me if I have to replace the transmission or is this problem can be fixed by your average mechanic? From what I have read in this forum, I am practically screwed and will ... Read More
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f-150 automatic trany
I am looking into my brother's 2004 f-150 automatic transmission problem, it won't shift into first or reverse without gassing it. I can get it to move but that seems to be about it. The fluid looks fine, and no noises. This is a pampered F-150 4.2 L 6 cyl with less than 42,000 miles on it He sent it to the shop and they said "bad transmission $ 2900.00 to ... Read More
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Need a Ford Guru
Got a 2004 F150 Super Crew that has about 80K on it. Started to develop a intermittent vibration problem. It usually happens at speeds between 45 and 50. Sounds like I’m running over a series of tiny speed bumps and it just last about 1-2 seconds, however; there is no vibration in the steering wheel. It feels as if it originates in the center of the vehicle and only appears if ... Read More
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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Re: 2004 F150 supercrew vibration [dctalk1]
I received a letter from Ford about injectors sticking open and closed and they extended the warranty on them to 11 years or 120,000 miles ... has a 2005 f150 fx4
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Re: 2004 F150 supercrew vibration [KarenS]
You can add other owner with issues on the vibration. 18k miles I asked the dealer what the issue is and they said it was a #5 injector issue??? Not covered under warrenty. At 45k broght it to another dealship he said the same thing. Several months ago I recieved a letter from ford saying they are having issues with #5 injectors and to have it check...LOST THE Letter. Did anyone ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Re: 2004 f-150 bucks or surges [bob237]
i have the exact same problem with my 2002. were you ever able to have it fixed or what. i dont like fords but i love my truck and this thing is driving me crazy.
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2004 f-150 bucks or surges
When starting out my truck seems to buck with light accelerator pressure also when going about 25 to 30mph and holding steady pressure it will buck.sometime when backing up it will buck hard.This does not happen all the time and does not trip the engine soon light. I have had it to the ford dealer 5 times and they can't find the problem and does not show on the memory.
Ford F-Series Transmission Problems
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Re: '04 tranny problem alliance [aspesisteve]
for what it's worth, I placed my transmission failure complaint with the NHTSA along with 29 others who have already complained about a tranny failure with their 2004 F-150. I believe this is a defective part (an expensive one) that Ford needs to step up to the plate on. I had only 28,000 miles on my well maintained truck before the tranny completely failed.
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Re: Ok Here's a good one for you [allstar1]
Hi, I originally posted my transmission problem about a month ago. Since then we have gotten the truck fixed by an independent transmission mechanic and ran to the tune of $2000 before all was said and done. The mechanic said that the back side of the transmission was basically "gone". All of the gears were destroyed, especially reverse, it had sheared off completely. He has no explanation why a truck this ... Read More
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Re: 2006 F150 transmission noise [patsea2]
I believe I'm experiencing the same problem as the previous posts. I have an automatic 2004 Ford F150 Lariat with 25,000 miles on it that I recently purchased. While driving it today I heard a noise that sounded like I was dragging something underneath it--think shopping cart or exhaust system. I pulled over and everything appeared fine. The noise didn't return for 30 - 40 miles. It sounds like metal rubbing ... Read More
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Ford F150 - Transmission Problem?
I have an automatic 2004 Ford F150 Lariat with 25,000 miles on it. While driving it today I heard a noise that sounded like I was dragging something underneath it--think shopping cart or exhaust system. I pulled over and everything appeared fine. The noise didn't return for 30 - 40 miles. It sounds like metal rubbing against metal. In a matter of 30 miles it has happened 3 other times and ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Re: Trasmission issue 2004 F-150 [delisae]
I also have a 04 f150 79,000km on it. I went for reverse the other day and nothing happened it was like putting the truck in neutral. i got a trans fault warning on my display, as i am not covered by any warranty . i am trying to find out what the problem could be. DONT BUY A FORD
Ford F-Series Transmission Problems
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Re: 2004 Ford F150 Auto 4x4 Tranny problem. [delisae]
We had the exact same problem! If you read my orignal post our truck is same approx years & we have battled the dealer, because we screamed & yelled actually my husban did, we were abel to get After Warranty Assistance from Ford. There was a "deductible" of $1024 & change do not let anyone tell you it is anything other than the TRANSMISSION!! If they tell you it is something ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F150 Auto 4x4 Tranny problem. [rubysox]
Just today, I tried to put my 2004 F-150 into reverse. With a little gas, it did not budge. Thought maybe I did not engage the gears completely, put it in park, back to reverse and it did finally move. Driving down the road, it felt sluggish then would seem to speed up on its own. I picked up my son and went to turn around on a drive way and ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F150 Auto 4x4 Tranny problem. [tractorguy8]
No we are in NYS Rochester area. If you know any oone out his way tell them not to go to Vision ford or any vision dealer. They are crooked! We are going to file a comlaint with NYS attorney general to see if we can get any where.
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Re: 2004 Ford F150 Auto 4x4 Tranny problem. [rubysox]
love the he double hockey stick. My suggestion is take it to a ford dealer and if you live here in the DFW area, I know of a great dealership in Frisco TX.
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2004 Ford F150 Auto 4x4 Tranny problem.
My husband & I have a ford F-150 On sunday we were backing into our driveway & my husband could not get the truck to drop into reverse & move. We tried a few times & it would not go. The truck has about 46,000 miles on it. We were able to get it to drop into drive & a message flashed transmission default. 2 weeks ago we were driving & ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Trasmission issue 2004 F-150
My husband & I have a ford F-150 On sunday we were backing into our driveway & my husband could not get the truck to drop into reverse & move. We tried a few times & it would not go. The truck has about 46,000 miles on it. We were able to get it to drop into drive & a message flashed transmission default. 2 weeks ago we were driving & ... Read More
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Ford Cars and Truck Recall
AP Feds Alert Ford Owners to Recalls Thursday February 28, 5:41 pm ET By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer Government Warns Ford Owners About Recalled Vehicles WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government on Thursday warned owners of about 4.6 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring their cars and trucks immediately to dealerships to disconnect cruise control switch systems that have been linked to engine fires. ADVERTISEMENT The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Read More
Full-size pickup sales - F-150 best selling truck, but for how much longer??
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new F150
Horsepower is not the most important element in the volume half ton truck segment. Practicality, car like smoothness, capability, style, reliability are all more important than power or fuel economy. The biggest customer segment consists of mature baby boomers purchasing trucks for personal/family use or business/fleet use. That's why Ford and GM have the most tasteful, conservative styling in this product segment, and the biggest market shares; and Dodge/Toyota/Nissan have edgier ... Read More
Ford F-Series Gasoline Engine Problems
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Creamy Valve Covers
I just bought a 2004 f-150 with the 5.4, 3v, with 60k miles. The truck runs like a top, clean carfax, prior owner reported no problems and local Service manager ran the vin on Ford's system and found only a minor recall for a check engine light when the truck was 3 months old. Before buying, the oil looked good on the stick,but when I changed the oil and pulled the ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Re: window track problem [muckhog]
WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OUR 2004 F-150..ALONG WITH MANY OTHER PROBLEMS.. ALL WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY...EXCEPT NOW WHEN THE SECOND WINDOW HAS GONE BYE-BYE...THE TRUCK IS NOW PARKED IN THE GARAGE ..HAVEN'T HAD THE $300.00 PLUS TO GET IT REPAIRED.. THANK YOU FOR THE INFO. I ALSO WILL BE CALLING FORD
Half-ton Pickups - The full field
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Living the experience with 3 RAMS
For years we heard how bad dodges were, from chevy and ford people, of course, but the folks we knew that had them didnt seem to have many problems with them. after owning fords for 20 years and the dealer and ford really sticking it to us on a windstar and two of our f150s, we converted every thing except the new holland tractors, from ford to dodge. we have a ... Read More
Ford F-Series Powerstroke Diesel Problems
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Re: 2007 6.0 sttroke [waz95]
Yes, I have some help and advice for you.....as soon as it is repaired, trade it in while it is running and buy a gas engine version of the F-250 or a F-150 with the Triton engine. We had two Ford F-250's. The first was a '99 with the 7.3. We had next to no problems with that truck. We made our big mistake in October 2004 buying a 6.0 F-250 ... Read More
Ford F-Series Electrical and Lighting Problems
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Re: Interior lights stay off [bil2303]
HI BILL, I'M NEW TO THIS FORUMS.I HAVE A 2004 F150 AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY FORD.JUST THIS FRIDAY 8/3/07 I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN TO FORD AND THEY FOUND A FACTORY DEFECT.THE DEFECT IS WATER LEAKING INTO THE CENTER JUNCTION BOX ON THE FIRE WALL,WERE ALL THE FUSES ARE.THEY WANT TO ME TO PAY 2500.00 TO CHANGE THE COMPLETE WIRE HARNESS DUE TO WATER DAMAGE FROM THE JUNCTION ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Re: window track problem [muckhog]
We just had the SECOND window fall out of our 2004 F150 yesterday. Regulator assembly on the first, I suspect the same problem on this new one. Two different windows. Yet the service dept rep says he doesn't think there's a problem. I'm glad to hear that you got somewhere with Ford on this repair and thank you for posting their number. I'll be calling them in a few minutes.
Full-size pickup sales - F-150 best selling truck, but for how much longer??
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Nonetheless.
1. Silverado and Sierra are not divisions of General Motors, they are the names of two different models of truck made by two different divisions of General Motors, Chevrolet and GMC. 2. In 2006, Chevy sold 705,980 Silverados and GMC sold 210,736 Sierras for a total of 979,902. 3. In 2006, Ford sold 796,039 F-Series trucks. 4. Ford claims that F-Series is the best selling truck name plate. Since 796,039 is ... Read More
Ford F-Series Audio Systems
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Satelite Radio & MP3?
I recently purchased a 2004 F-150 Supercrew Lariat (New Body Style). The stock radio includes the in-dash 6 CD changer with what I beleive is Ford's "Premium Sound" package (loose term here). I want to connect an external XM radio tuner that is connected to to my existing radio. I am talking about an XM tuner without controls that is mounted in the glove box or under a seat (out of ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Engine Rev problem
Since May 2005 our 2004 F-150 4x4 has had a mind of it's own. Start driving, step on the brake, (cold, hot does not matter) and the truck wants to take off. Engine revs up to 4000 rpms. Must hold foot on brake while changing into nuetral and goosing the accelerator. This calms it down. Been to dealership 5 times, called Ford each time. Last dealership attached a diagnostic to vehicle ... Read More
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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F150 Vibration Issue
I have a 2004 F-150 with 17,000 miles. I just put new tires on my truck because I had 3 flat tires with the last one being a blowout in the fast lane. The tires were the original Hankook tires and they were lets say JUNK! I have never had so many problems with a tire quality ever. Now I have unwillingly entered the Vibration problem zone. Within 40 miles of ... Read More
Ford F-Series Transmission Problems
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Re: 2006 F150 transmission noise [patsea2]
Had the same thing with my 2004 FX-4. Finally nailed it. The geniuses (geni?) at Ford made the IWE solenoid notso much weatherproof, and it controls the 4wd system. There is a TSB out for it finally. TSB 06-08-145. Now I'm trying to get them to do something about my tires......
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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Re: That vibey F150... [superduty150]
We bought a 2005 F-150 and it had vibration issues. It took us seven trips to the dealer, a set of new tires, rotors replaced, about five balancing acts including the one they called "indexing", where they rotate and find the heaviest part of the tire and match it to the rim etc. We asked if we would have to go through this everytime we needed wheels balanced and they told ... Read More
Ford F-Series Gasoline Engine Problems
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Re: Ford F-Series Gasoline Engine Problems [workaholic]
I've a 2004 F150 bought new 50k miles same problem.Went back to dealer once they reprogrammed computer that was fine then the driveability problem came back.Dealer hasn't a clue.I tried the Hypertech programmer recently,truck kept stalling at stops so reprogrammed to stock. The truck is an excellent highway cruiser but around town where we drive the most not so good.As with any make if you get a good one you are ... Read More
Ford F-Series Rough Idle/Vibration Problems
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Re: F150 Vibration Issue [kcram]
hi i own a 2004 f150 extended cab 4x4. i am not sure if the problem ia m experiencing is the same as others by mine sounds like a rattle or more like hub cap full of bb's it has been in for service twice for this and is now making the same noise intermittently during highway driving. the 1st 2 times they repaired it ford said is was a four ... Read More
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Re: That vibey F150... [kcram]
I recently purchased a 2004 F150 and had bad vibrations at 45-55 mph. Had it in the dealer 3 times and they finally sent a Ford engineer to look at. They discovered that my PCM had outdated software. They loaded the new software for the PCM and now I do not have the serious vibrations anymore at 45-55 mph. Thanks allot to all those that supported me in my time of ... Read More
Ford F-Series: Problems & Solutions
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Re: Loud Noises [peavey]
My 2004 F-150 4x4 developed the same noises after 15,000 miles and the brake lights would come on randomly when no one was in the truck. I took it to the dealer the first time they put new brakes on the front in, then they said the grinding still happened after they drove it and Ford said to seed in the brakes (disc brakes, what a line of !@#). They did ... Read More
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My 2004 F-150 is a hunk of $%&#!
I have owned my 2004 F-150 FX4 truck for 18 days. It has 14,000 miles on it. It has been in the shop for 5 days already. It has a loud rattling noise from underneath at 50 mph or when pulling a hill, and between 1st and 2nd gear-it "bogs down". We took it to a Ford service center, (not the one we bought it at-that's a whole separate issue for ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Noise, vibration, noise, is this possible?
True story, I "loved" Ford. I had a ford 1999 F150 XLT that was close to perfect (I even bought it used) THENNNN the trouble started. I traded it in for a shiny new 2004 model that I loved, for three days that is. Soon after buying the truck they determined it needed a new transmission, K, things happen, I can handle it.... then my brakes started vibrating. Long story short ... Read More
Ford F-Series: Problems & Solutions
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Re: My 2005 F150 is still vibrating! [inness]
My 2004 F150 Crew Cab has a terrible vibration that seems like it is due to the bed vibrating or shaking. My Ford dealer checked it out and said the bed it tight, etc. and that it is just the way the body/frame is built. Still doesn't seem right to me. Have never driven a pick-up and had the bed bounce and move like this one.
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2004 F150 Vibration (clutch pack)
My 2004 F150 4X4,automatic, 5.4 liter has started the "Vibration Thing" at 21000 miles. When I make a sharp turn from a stop under acceleration the rear end / drive train vibrates severely. Also as I am straighting up from the turn it vibrates again. It appears to me to be the limited slip differential or posi-traction rear end. The posi-traction rear end has clutch plates that are engaged when going ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [psewell66]
I have a 2005 F250 4x4 Supercab,company truck, with manual locking hubs & coil springs. I have the same problem you have. Took it to the dealer, they changed the front stabilizer. Still had the problem. Took it back, they said I did not have enough air in the tires. I had 50# in each tire. Ford specs call for 75# in the front & 80# in the back. This makes ... Read More
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Re: 2004 F150 LXT Step Side Reg Cab [vibesofford]
Stick to your GUNS boys, It'll be worth your time, if you have all your ducks in a row(# of days out of service, RO's, all notes of calls to "Ford Customer Service", all notes of conversations at dealerships,etc.). Thats about all I'm aloud to say. The new body style F150 problems, vibrations, rear end clunk, and steering shudder, are what Ford calls "Characteristics of this Vehicle", but they have no ... Read More
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Re: F-150 Vibrations [rcgofast]
To all concerned parties: Words alone can not describe the extreme "Earthquake" type shaking/vibrations of my 2004' Black F150 Lariat super crew truck. Since "New" right off the showroom floor this truck "vibrated". I will tell you this, "vibration" is too kind a word to describe this vehicles defect! Without hesitation these trucks define the word "LEMON" along with a manufacturer not willing to accept any responsibility for problems that clearly ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 vibrations and fords lack of caring! [ffmc]
Sounds very familiar. What was your outcome with the lemon law? I've won in arbitration but can't live with the ridiculous formula so I'm pursuing Lemon Law. Any info would be much appreciated.
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Re: vibration in my 2004 F150 super crew 4x4 [yzciesla]
What is your current status on the truck? Did you return the truck to Ford or do you still have it?
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [matilda54]
...........vibration started at around 40-45MPH. it is worse when towing a trailer. It is really bad after the truck sits for a few days without driving it. I too thought I was getting a flat when I first felt it. After about 20 minutes of driving, it goes away but while it is doing it, it is pretty violent. Unlike most of the other vibration problems here, yours really does seem ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [matilda54]
I HAVE AN '05 SUPER CAB WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE THAT SHAKES FROM ABOUT 1500 TO 2000 RPM. I DOES IT WHEN I SPEED IT UP TO THAT RANGE WHEN IN NEUTRAL AND IT SHUDDERS LIKE AN OLD WORN OUT TRUCK WHEN PULLING A SMALL TRAILER AND ACCELERATING THRU THAT RANGE. THE DEALER SAYS THEY ALL DO THAT BUT IT MIGHT GET BETTER AFTER IT HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. I ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [wipeout]
I also have a Ford F-150 Crew Cab (4x4) with 12,000 miles on it. About 4 months ago an intermittent vibration started at around 40-45MPH. it is worse when towing a trailer. It is really bad after the truck sits for a few days without driving it. I too thought I was getting a flat when I first felt it. After about 20 minutes of driving, it goes away but while ... Read More
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Re: 2004 F150 LXT Step Side Reg Cab [jroach12]
At this point, the jury is still out on this one, as usual. A third party was called in to inspect the vehicle, they were not informed of the vehiles repair attempts, and their findings where that it's most likely tires...LOL.... This is after the orginal tires were rotated and balanced 5 times by an authorized Ford Dealership, a complete set of tires and wheels from a 2005 f150 were put ... Read More
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Re: 2004 F150 LXT Step Side Reg Cab [vibesofford]
I have the vibes as well on my 2004 XLT F150. I now have about 23,000 miles on it and several trips to the dealer. Each time the shop foreman thinks it is tires until I remind him that it doesn't vibrate when you let off the gas and coast. It only does it around 48-58 under load. Let me know how you come out on yours. I think Ford engineers ... Read More
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2004 F150 LXT Step Side Reg Cab
Got the VIBES? Seventeen miles and 1 day old, my 2004 F150 was being taken back to the dealer. First day vibrations, "its from being tied down on the transport truck, it's work out". Wheels rotated and Balanced, truck the three days. Week two, second trip to dealer 45 miles away, with stalling and vibration is still there: the tires needed rotating and balancing a second tine, and they can't fix ... Read More
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Re: My 2005 F150 is still vibrating! [micomark]
I have a 2004 F150 Off Road...It too has a similar problem....The vibration is felt through the floorboards and seems to be from the chassis (front) itself. It is slight and has been on and off for the year I have had this truck. It does not affect handling, or anything else and only lasts for a few minuites before it goes away...Of course, ford service can find nothing wrong, and ... Read More
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Ford 2004 f150 front end shimmy
Has anyone had problem fixed yet.
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Re: 2005 F-150 VIBRATION AND DRIVE-TRAIN SLIP-SLAP-CRUNCH [micomark]
We bought a 2004 Ford F150 FX4 in Nov of 04. We experienced a vibration on the test drive but we were told it was the tires. We have since been experiencing clunking and hesitation along with the vibration becoming worse. We have tried to get out of our lease but the dealership in Nanaimo BC, Canada has made it impossible to do. They have had the truck in for approx ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Re: Problems with 2004 F-150 Brakes & Rotors [gasman1]
i have had my f150 since feb 04 i use it for work i have had to replace my rotors four times first two times was with a non ford dealer second two times was with a ford dealer they told me the new 05 was replaced with an upgraded brake system and they put that in my truck still having problems i replaced them on avr every 12k that is ... Read More
Ford F-Series: Problems & Solutions
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Re: 2004 F-150 Brake/Rotor Problems [dave150]
I have also had problems with ALL 3 Ford F-150's bought in 2004. My personal truck is a F150 Supercrew 4x4 Lariat of which I do not tow or haul anything with has been in the shop for brakes 7 times. The FORD FACTORY REP JUST SAYS SORRY, WE ARE NOT REPLACING IT!!! Other problems I have had with this truck are: 1. Rear axle grinding while in reverse on a ... Read More
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Re: Ford 2005 F150 Lariat vibration [ranger67]
I have a 2004 F-150 with the same problem (Virbations). In fact it is in shop now and the dealer I bought it from has taken it to another dealer to see if they might fix it. This is the 6th time it has been in for that. I have 4875 miles on it, and have been driveing it since Oct. 11, 2004. They change Tires, Drive Shaft, Virbation thing on ... Read More
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Re: 2004 F-150 Brake/Rotor Problems [dave150]
Have a 2002 ford f250..bought used had 14,000 miles..now at 22,000 ...truck had vibration when braking..ford garage fixed before i purchased. Now at 22,000 miles vibration was back,Took truck back in to dealer, pulled wheels ,found all rotors were burned black,,said a slide in calipers were froze..$900 repair replace all rotors an pads...Has anyone else had this problem that u know?..or have u received any help on your problem...Kinzu
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what is the rub,eh?
I have a 2004 F150.Driver window and passenger window rubs something marking the window sort of a very shallow scratch you can feel with a fingernail but cleans up.out of the 4 times to the dealer they replaced window seals on third visit.That was ok for awhile.Last visit they just cleaned the window tracks.It seems this scratching would tear window tinting film.I would really like to get the windows tinted because ... Read More
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Ford 2005 F150 Lariat vibration
I picked up my F150 two weeks ago. After 70 miles on the road I realized I had problems. There are two problems: 1. a constant vibration like I am driving over a cobblestone road not matter at what speed. 2. if I accelerate between 55-60 mph, it bogs down and vibrates almost like a motor mount is lose. I returned my truck for repairs three days after I drove it ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [tadrag]
My biz partner bought a 2005 F250 4x4 Super cab 4 months ago. He has had it to the dealer twice to correct the loss of control and vibration in the front end when going down a dirt road at 30 to 40 mph. He also just about lost it on the highway at 65mph and nearly swerved off the road. Jacked it up and got the wheels off the ground ... Read More
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2004 Ford F-150 4x4 Off Road Brake Rotor Problems
Does anyone know of solutions to a brake problem with my 2004 F-150? From the beginning, and now at 32,000 miles, I have been into the dealer 7 times because of vibrations (warped rotors mostly). This is getting ridiculous. I have been told every line, from brake shorter & harder, to the pads are now harder than the rotors, to...You name it. Well, bottom line is, they're giving up on working ... Read More
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Re: drive train vibration [boats69]
I have 2004 F-150 4x4 with 17,500 miles on it. Since June I have been experiencing severe intermittant vibratiion. I traced it to the left rear emergency brake drum not releasing properly. Sometimes after travelling approximately 10 miles, the problem would present itself. Brake drum is very hot to the touch and infrared thermometer readings are approximately 375 degrees on the left rear brake drum. Other brake rotors/drums are approximately 150 ... Read More
Ford F-150 Owners
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Re: Problems with 2004 F-150 Brakes & Rotors [dave150]
My front and rear rotors/pads were replaced on my '04 F150 REG cab with 31K miles. Fortunately, Ford service department has been great! I've read here and at other F150 sites that the original equipment aluminum wheels (F150 2WD 17" cast aluminum) may not allow the proper air flow to cool the brakes. The '04 wheels are not available in "05. I have the 75K ESP and may get a chance ... Read More
Ford F-Series: Problems & Solutions
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Re: 2005 Ford F150 5.4L 3V [fromjava]
I had a similiar problem with my 2004 F150. With a mere 300 miles on it, the rear started to whine. I took it to the local Lincoln dealer at 800 miles and they had a service bulletin on it. Replaced the ring pinion gear.
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drive train vibration
I have a 2004 F-150 4x4 with about 18,000 miles on it. About a month ago, I noticed a vibration that seemed to occur whenever traveling up or down hills on the highway. I have also noticed it on sections of the interstate where a slight incline is encountered. At times it becomes very violent. I notice the windshield wipers bounce of the windshield. I just had it in at the ... Read More
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Re: vibration in my 2004 F150 super crew 4x4 [tadrag]
Hello Everyone! I too experienced the same thing Tom did with his vibrating truck. Mine is an 04 F-150, 5.3L, 19,000 Miles . I have both types of the vibration that is going around. I have the 48-58 MPH constant finger tingle vibration from the steering wheel. It has been back to the dealer 4 times for this type(balanced tires, rotated driveshaft, added counter-balance weight, etc.). No improvement yet. Vibration is ... Read More
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2005 Ford F150 5.4L 3V
I am the owner of a 2005 Ford F150 4X4 with the 5.4L 3V motor. I have owned the truck 3 weeks. The truck developed a tapping noise coming from the passenger side of the motor. The dealer read a technical service bulletin stating there is a seal issue on the cam for some 2004-2005 5.4L motors with the 3 valve motor. A kit was developed to solve the problem. Upon ... Read More
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Re: Acceleration [mac24]
My apologies in advance for the lenght of this post, but I could use some assistance: My 2004 F-150 experienced a similar problem posed by lima1. As I was backing out of a parking space, I had to take the truck out of reverse and put it in drive to re-adjust... immediately after the truck was in drive and I let my foot off the brake, the truck surged forward. I ... Read More
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Re: '04 F150 still vibrating!! [dog150]
Ford just bought back my 2004 F150 FX4 crew cab on Friday with the same problem. Seem they know they have this problem and after 4 repair visits could not fix it.. I took it to the Ford Arbitration and then to my state Attorney Generals office. They offered to give back my warranty money too . Unfortunely i had to buy a 2005 F150 on Friday and its was in ... Read More
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Re: '04 F150 still vibrating!! [gcullum]
2004 150, crew cab, long bed, payload pack, 5.4.. terrible vibration and slack problems. My problems started at 300 miles. First they replaced the tires, then they balanced the new tires again, indexed the drive shaft, etc. The problem is still there. Engine idle problems-cab shakes at idle. Throttle problems-if I push the pedal slightly, the truck surges, if I push it hard it won't spin the tires unless it is ... Read More
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2004 F150 XLT Seats
Overall, I would have to say that this truck is an impressive truck. But I have not driven the others, only read reviews and I have only had this one for a bit, so time will tell on the quality. But my Biggest gripe, seat design. Bump in the very lower back portion without even cranking up lumbar. Causes aches in my back. Other models don't have this or not as ... Read More
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Re: 2004 f150 violent shudder [volks]
have same problem- I have a 2004 F150 SuperCrew FX4 4X4 3.73 gears fully loaded! - was told it was the lube/grease in the drive shaft itself - some part slides in and out of drive shaft when the torque converter locks up - dealer re-lubed it 2 weeks ago (they needed to order some special grease from Ford) but I noticed a very light rumbble a few days ago - ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [tadrag]
Hey Tom I told you I would get back on the park brake problem.On the report card it says removed park brake shoe replaced L/E brake actuator.My truck was a factory order and built at the KC plant. I am still having problems with the 4 low trying to engage on its own.Other problems I have had-------tailights repaired,tailgate repaired,catalytic convertor,remote start, windshield wiper motor, engine noise (engine dismanteled A/C and both ... Read More
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Re: shutter problem / lemon law [stop4it]
stop4it: re: lemon law. hopefully all the 2005 F-150 will comment on this site with any cab vibration, drive-train slack and knocking and gas mileage problems they are having that carried over from the 2004 to 2005 F-150. It appears this platform has problems in 2005 that never were addressed by Ford during 2004 model year. All the people who comment will help others build their case with Ford that these ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [tadrag]
I do not have a copy of the vehicle report card for this problem but I will ask Ford what they did to fix the problem.My problem was I would release the the parking brake pedal and some how down the road it would engage and the truck would start to shake all over the road like it had a loose wheel or bent rim.It took just over a week for ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [capstick]
Do you mean replacing the pedal/release assembly in the cab, or the brake shoes etc in the drum? I happened to be able to recreate it last week for the dealer service manager and he thought it might be a rusty area in the drum since the truck had sat for a week and our weather had been rainy. Tom
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [tadrag]
Tom Have them replace the parking brake I had mine replaced and the problem is gone.
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [wipeout]
The problem you're describing is most likely NOT the drive train. It's a tire issue. When the truck sits, it creates flat spots on the tires. This is particularly noticeable in the morning. As you drive, the flat spots can fall into sync and create one heck of an oscillation. Once the tires are warm, the problem should lessen. I had this exact same problem with my dad's 1986 F-150 and ... Read More
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Re: 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) [wipeout]
I have had similar problems, outlined above, which appears to be related to emergency brakes. I took it in to the dealer who disassembled the emergency brakes and said everything looked OK, no unusual wear, no rust, he reassembled and so far in about 3 weeks I have only had one instance of the shuddering. Not sure where I'll go with this problem next, I live in a very hilly area ... Read More
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2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4)
I purchased a new 2004 Ford F-150 SuperCab (4x4) in October 2004. The truck now has just over 3,600 miles on it. I have recently had a "shuddering and/or vibration" sensation while travelling between 30-40 M.P.H.. The first time it happened, I had to pull to the side of the road....the "shuddering" effect was unbelievable. I thought one of the tires went flat. After checking all four tires, which were all ... Read More
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Re: 2004 f150 violent shudder [volks]
i also have that mysterious violent shudder that comes and goes!had it to my dealer 3 times.so far balence tires, change drive shaft and universials, 5/24/05 ford rep comming to check it out.after that me and my lawyer and the lemon law!!!!its a shame when you spend 38000.00 and it can be fix!sam :(
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