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Ford F150

2004 only

1,247 classified complaints 2 recalls

2004 Ford F150 have 1,247 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 69,835 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F150 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 578 complaints

Median onset: 69,835 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 89 complaints

Median onset: 99,686 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 76 complaints

Median onset: 85,989 miles. 36.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 50 complaints

Median onset: 110,500 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 48 complaints

Median onset: 90,100 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 41 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 7.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 40 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 29 complaints

Median onset: 134,395 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2004 compare with other F150 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full Ford F150 report for every year and full specs/safety data.