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2004 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 249 repairs.
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2004 Ford F-150 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 224 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

41000 mi

US $330
Driver's side window fell down on it's own and wouldn't go back up. (Power Window) 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

56300 mi

US $10
A/C cooling intermittently. Almost a yearly thing since new. Topped off refrigerant to meet specs. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009

35960 mi
ABS SENSOR FAILED; update: later fixed by braking hard on icy roads. 
Jun 2011

45880 mi
told airbag impact sensor was corroded and not functioning. update July 2013: never fixed, always wear seatbelt 
Aug 2014

60720 mi

C $60
idler pulley 
Nov 2014

63240 mi

C $275
Starter replaced 
Feb 2015

64480 mi

C $210
replaced: another idler pulley serpentine belt clamp around air filter assembly 
Jun 2015

66340 mi

C $170
Rear Brake line. Driver side. 
Mar 2016

70060 mi

C $55
rear pinion seal replaced 
Jun 2016

73160 mi

C $84
replace power steering return hose 
Feb 2017

72540 mi

C $250
leaking fuel injector 
Aug 2017

73780 mi

C $450
transmission tail piece 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in West Virginia, United States
Sep 2004 - Aug 2018
Jun 2004

8000 mi
Entire rear axle assembly replaced under warranty to eliminate whine and vibration problem. 
Nov 2013

58000 mi

US $56
4-wheel drive inoperative. Replaced defective switch in transfer case. 
Feb 2014

58000 mi

US $380
Driveline vibration caused by damaged rear driveshaft. There was no physical damage detected, but the shaft was very unbalanced and could not be rebalanced. Never in an accident. Replaced driveshaft. 
May 2015

60000 mi

US $485
Driveshaft that was replaced approximately one year ago developed a vibration. I had a new driveshaft custom built with serviceable u-joints to replace the OEM type disposable shaft and non-serviceable joints. Vibration eliminated. 
Apr 2017

65000 mi

US $250
Replaced muffler. Replaced rear rotors and pads. 
Aug 2017

67000 mi

US $420
Replaced front struts due to broken coil spring. 
Feb 2018

67000 mi

US $207
Replaced fuel pump control module. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2022
Jun 2016

47000 mi

US $539
2 Exhaust manifold bolts were broken and caused manifold to warp. Replaced bolts and manifold. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - May 2016
Apr 2016

225000 mi

US $339
Wheel bearings disintegrated. R&R d wheel hub. 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2012

109900 mi

US $500
Front differential seal replaced and fluid topped back off. Diagnosed engine miss fire. Reset PCM for transmission shifting and engine RPM 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

24000 mi

US $200
Spark plug blew out of head taking most of the threads with it. Mechanic said it actually happens alot. I was told earlier they are actually hard to remove and break. Lucky me. mechanic had to ream out plug hole and put in new insert. So fad 
Feb 2018

30000 mi

US $50
i had another spark plug failure. This plug worked itself loose and shorted itself out. i had 1 blow out 1 1/2 years ago. guess im lucky i caught this one. Decided to pull the rest of the plugs to make sure they werent coming loose. i had one. Serious design flaw. not enough threads in aluminum head, (less than 4 full turns) and very low torque rating. ive read where it has been upped from 16 ft pounds to 28 ft pounds. also dont use spark plug grease on the threads. 
Jul 2021

34000 mi

US $100
replace sticky caliper, front left 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2018
Jan 2013

121200 mi

US $376
Replaced alternator 
Jan 2014

126800 mi

US $100
Several months of below freezing temps. coupled with charging system repair killed battery. New battery installed 
Apr 2015

148700 mi

US $1500
Brakes and rotors, front hubs 
Apr 2018

165000 mi

US $50
Pulled and lubed driveshaft yoke. The transmission was making a “clunking” sound when accelerating from a stop. My mechanic said it was a known issue - this procedure helped but didn’t eliminate it entirely. Ultimately parts will need to be replaced. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2018
Dec 2011

84000 mi

US $800
check engine light came on. replace spark plugs and boots. then one injector coil. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2018
Sep 2013

115000 mi

US $280
Lash adjusters were seized and excessive play on a few roller rockers. Symptoms were ticking/tapping sounds. 
Jan 2014

134200 mi

US $30
Fog lamp housing leak. 
Feb 2014

122700 mi

US $1800
Transmission slipping bad. When In for a rebuild. 
Mar 2015

140000 mi

US $23
Drivers side rear door not opening. Repaired latch cable with ebay repair kit. 
Oct 2015

147000 mi

US $30
Rear door would not open. Replaced rubber cable boots with aftermarket aluminum parts. 
Feb 2017

163000 mi

US $20
Thermostat stuck open 
Dec 2017

175000 mi

US $53
Lean codes on both banks and cat efficiency on both banks. Symptoms were rough erratic idle and occasionally stalling. 
Jan 2018

175600 mi

US $1200
Bank one cam time retarded as a result of chain jump because chain tensioner not holding oil pressure. 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

US $2300
New coils, upper and lower ball joints, saw bar links, tie rods, steering column, and idler pulley 
Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Jan 2008

53900 mi

US $320
Replace Power Window Regulator on driver's door. 
Dec 2011

62000 mi

US $140
Passenger front door power window regulator failed. Bought part myself and small auto repair shop replaced it for a combined cost of $140. 
Jan 2022

82000 mi

US $20
Rear suicide doors would not open as door cable plastic ends cracked and broke on both doors. Replaced with metal ends. Cheap parts, but painful process especially when torx bolts could not be easily removed. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2006 - Jun 2011
Oct 2006

16500 mi
Replaced pinion gears under warranty. 
Apr 2009

55000 mi

US $100
Replaced oil pan gasket 
Ford F-150 in Kansas, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

184650 mi

US $25
Windshield Washer would not spray windshield - found "y" connector in washer supply line under cowl to be deteriorated and crumbled - replaced 'y' and reassembled cowl. 
Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

142600 mi

US $500
Ball Joints, tie rod ends 
Apr 2018

176000 mi

US $636
Front brakes - calipers pads and rotors 
Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015

135300 mi

US $375
Replace passenger window bracket, window fell down inside door. 
Jul 2015

137500 mi

US $2400
Overdrive not working. Transmission went into neutral when shifting to overdrive. 
Ford F-150 in Vermont, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2016
Mar 2010

54000 mi

US $236
Module that controls fuel flow to fuel pump became inoperable. Module is exposed to elements. New modules on back order; dealer found used one. 
Nov 2011

69300 mi

US $303
controls, including heated seat option, for the cushion on driver's captain chair were inoperative. Took over 3 hours to trace electric malfunction to wire in dash. Replaced section of wire. 
Mar 2012

71000 mi

US $41
reattached tonneau cover 
Sep 2012

72000 mi

US $1104
Ball joint replacement, new rotors and pads 
Dec 2012

72000 mi

US $100
Battery died - replaced with new unit 
Aug 2013

83000 mi

US $80
Fuel door became unhinged 
Sep 2013

83000 mi

US $683
Rear seal 
Aug 2014

93000 mi

US $838
Ti rod, stabilizer, shock Replaced 4x4 vacuum system 
May 2015

99000 mi

US $1614
Replaced Sway Bar Broken Spring 
Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

228000 mi

US $76
ignition coil failed in cylinder no.1 , replaced it Changed all spark plugs also had to can of throttle body cleaner. 
Dec 2016

235000 mi

US $19
Dorman Blower motor resistor. Allows the blower to have different speeds. Without it, the blower would only work on high. 
Jun 2017

246000 mi

US $100
break fluid leaking at master cylinder, replaced 2ft end to end. 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Aug 2012

121900 mi

US $400
replaced front shocks front calipers 
Ford F-150 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2020

107260 mi

C $900
Replaced passenger side exhaust manifold. Recurring problem with these years of Ford trucks, Should of been a recall. Ford quality is a joke when you can't manufacture a truck that will go more than 170,000km without cracking the exhaust manifold 
Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2018
Mar 2011

72000 mi
Parking brake would not hold. Found leaking axle seal in rear that damaged brake shoes. Dismantled, cleaned, replaced necessary parts. 
Jun 2016

134000 mi

US $300
Front passenger window regulator failed. Engine misfire - diagnosed as bad plug (2nd bad plug after replacing at 115k miles). 
Apr 2017

142000 mi

US $600
Covers for front and rear differentials were replaced and painted. Differentials were cleaned and greased. New running boards were also installed as the OEM nerf bars were falling off the truck. A standard oil change and tire rotation were performed at the same time. The running boards cost about $400 in addition to this repair. 
Sep 2017

148000 mi

US $400
New rear rotors, calipers, and pads. Also replaced parking brake shoes and readjusted line. 
Dec 2017

151000 mi

US $1150
Replaced passenger side exhaust manifold. Found broken right front spring. Replaced both front coil springs. 
Jun 2018

157000 mi
Right front coil spring broke. 
Sep 2018

159000 mi

US $500
Parking brake assembly on right rear fell apart. Replaced both side as well as cabling. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Oct 2008 - Sep 2010
Sep 2009

67000 mi

US $120
Turned rotors, replaced front pads, LF caliper replaced AND 4WD solenoid 4wd vacuum solenoid replaced because the integrated wheel ends would occasionally try to engage by itself. 
Sep 2010

82000 mi
ABS light flashing and brake light lit. Control Module Fault was the code. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2012
Apr 2011

93200 mi

US $135
I had to replace the suction hoses that go to the A/C compressor. The shop I called quoted me $284.00 to fix. It is a VERY hard job getting the hoses off/on, as the compressor is at the bottom of the engine, and you can't get to it easily. 
Apr 2012

101000 mi

US $36
The passenger side sway bar end link started clunking. Replaced both sides while I was doing the passenger side. 
May 2012

101200 mi

US $48
Passenger side downstream oxygen sensor went bad. Threw a check engine light and had to be replaced. Codes thrown were: P0054 & P2270. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

86000 mi

US $800
ABS light came. Brake pedal pulsating. Change front left sensor. Did not fix. Had to change rotors both sides and both sensors. Learned that the rotors I put on new from auto parts were defective after on the truck for 4 month. 
Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
Nov 2014

118100 mi

US $123
I finally decided to replace the original battery I was not hung out to dry it wasn't completely dead but I had to get rid of it. 
Jan 2015

117700 mi

US $333
Muffler baffles shifted inside the muffler assembly. Repeat replaced tailpipe and muffler 
Sep 2015

128000 mi

US $20
Emergency brake light engage will not go out replace the switch on the emergency brake pedal, worked well and then came back on inter-mitten lady 
Dec 2015

132000 mi

US $135
Cruise control quit working instrument panel brake light was still illuminated. Removed instrument panel and soldered resoldered all the cold solder joints reinstalled panel cruise control fixed brake light fixed 
Sep 2016

137000 mi

US $100
Rust came through left rear quarter Installed wheel arch flairs, after treating corrosion Soft spongy breaks, quart of fluid was bled through the system disks resurfaced pads scuffed but not replaced 
Apr 2018

155000 mi

US $75
Muffler rusted & I removed. Needed reinstalliation for emissions testing. I purchased A muffler tailpipe and an extension pipe and I made an attempt to do it myself had it all on but it wasn’t secure took it to a muffler shop and had them welded up. Power steering lines and hoses deteriorated rusted and leaking steering system power failed , lost all fluid in system. 
Sep 2018

159000 mi

US $400
Instrument cluster. I fixed some cold solder joints on the instrument cluster in 2012. My cruise control stopped working, now. My brake system light will not go out and my odometer LED screen flashes intermittently. Replace the whole Instrument Cluster 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007

104500 mi

US $250
driver side window regulator broke, window fell into door - regulator replaced. 
Mar 2008

110000 mi
Oil & Filter Change - (two bottles on fuel injector cleaner) Added Aftermarket intake, truck was sluggish in taking off and passing - this fixed the problem 
Oct 2008

119000 mi

US $750
Stock shocks changed out --- and wheels aligned 3rd brake light was leaking, seal was broken - replaced with aftermarket. - Oil & filter change, two bottles of fuel injector cleaner 
Nov 2008

119200 mi

US $75
Rough idle after warmed up --- reflashed computer for a reprogram. 
Dec 2008

120000 mi
Other Changes Done - Since Purchase in 09/07 1)Rear Brake/3rd Brake/Headlights for black outs 2)Hard Bed Cover (2 MPG Better) 3)Chrome Grill surround 4)Chrome handles, door & tailgate 5)chrome step plates 6)Replaced speakers 7)chrome bed rails 
Oct 2009

134000 mi

US $240
Front passenger window regulator replaced. Throttle body cleaned. Front passenger window regulator went out. Cost was $240.00 - Throttle body was cleaned at the same time as general maintenance with fuel injectors. Cost was $140.00 - Oil & filter change at the same time. 
Feb 2010

139750 mi

US $100
PCV valve changed. Replaced passenger airbag sensor. front/rear diff fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, tranny fluid, transfer case fluid, antifreeze flush (fluids flushed), oil change, tires balanced, rotated, aligned, PCV valve changed, fuel filter change - replaced pass airbag sensor 
Mar 2010

142000 mi

US $150
Driver front window would not roll up. Switch was broken. Replaced switch. 
Jun 2011

163000 mi
As soon as the truck hit 150,000 miles it was all down hill...3rd brake light allowed flood like waters in the cab. Tranny started slipping AC Blower Fan died Radio died Interior was falling apart, Was getting 10-12 MPG, Traded truck in 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012

106000 mi

US $450
Occasional, inexplicable slight vibration at 50~60mph speed, building to dash-shaking vibration which was stopped by pulling over, backing up and resuming. Dealer replaced parking brake levers, lubed and freed mechanism and replaced parking brake shoes. 
Mar 2013

130000 mi

US $500
Alternator blew out. Acceptable repair. the truck is a beast! 
Ford F-150 in Vermont, United States
Nov 2008 - Sep 2015
Mar 2011

32000 mi

US $220
RF outer brake pad worn. Metal on metal. Found caliper seized. R&R both front rotors & pads. 
Aug 2014

47300 mi

US $100
Severe bind in steering wheel while turning thought to be the fluid or PS pump or PS piston binding issue. It was the support arms for the steering shaft extension under the hood rubbing on two guides. Lubrication only was the fix. 
Jul 2015

50200 mi

US $600
u-joint on steering shaft seized. Lubed same rear shoe's failed to fully retract - burning the shoes. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013

97000 mi

US $140
Front airbag sensor failure. 
Jul 2013

103000 mi

US $195
Rear axle seal leak on passenger side. 8.8" Rear differential. 
Ford F-150 in Manitoba, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2021

144460 mi

C $170
loud clicking from front wheel. replaced 4 wheel drive actuator  and wheel bearing. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Aug 2012
Aug 2008

55000 mi

US $110
Passenger window mechanism broke preventing the window from moving. 
Sep 2010

72000 mi

US $342
drivers side door window lift assembly broke and window would not close. 
Jan 2011

73000 mi

US $250
rear window lift mechanism broke 
May 2011

76000 mi

US $275
voltage regulator on the alternator failed, draining the battery and caused total loss of power to vehicle. 
Ford F-150 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009

41000 mi

US $400
Rear passenger window came off internal track. Track had to be replaced. 
Oct 2010

53000 mi

US $400
Front passenger window regulator broke and was replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

98000 mi

US $334
BRANDON FORD tried to charge me $1,300.00 to change the spark plugs because their TECH broke off the plugs AFTER I was quoted $308.00! Differential was replaced using 3rd party Extended Service Contract.IS IT ANY WONDER CAR MFG ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS? 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Aug 2014
Jan 2012

126500 mi

C $612
Left front wheel bearing worn beyond limits. 
Feb 2012

119040 mi

C $3041
Transmission suffered catastrophic failure. Required replacement with used transmission. 
Dec 2012

133579 mi

C $1835
Replaced rt frt wheel bearing, rt lower ball joint, rt frt hub sleeve, rt frt drive axle. Replaced rt frt wheel bearing, rt frt drive axle, rt lower ball joint, rt frt hub sleeve. 
Jun 2013

138260 mi

C $42
Front rotors and pads shot, springs heavily corroded, broke when removed, adjustment mechanism seized. Hell-of-a-time getting the rotors off. Bought drum brake kit from local Ford dealer. Springs alone were $62, but the entire kit was $42 - go figure! 
Nov 2013

146900 mi

C $495
Truck dead suddenly in a friends driveway. Had to be towed to local mechanic shop. Fuel pump module replaced. 
Jul 2014

156860 mi

C $150
Check engine light on. OBDII code P0171. Running through recommended diagnostics,still not cleared. Rough idle and stalls. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
- Jan 2009
Sep 2008

132680 mi

C $1100
Replaced drive shaft (just needed ujoints but are a unit) 
Jan 2009

138880 mi

C $2300
Engine knock top and bottom right side 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2013
Aug 2010

75000 mi

US $156
Failed right rear window regulator. replaced reg and motor. 
Oct 2010

75000 mi

US $2200
Rebuild transmission. 
Sep 2011

82000 mi

US $300
Window regulators front (both) failed and required replacement. 
Ford F-150 in Saskatchewan, Canada
May 2009 - Apr 2019
Jun 2015

176080 mi

C $1800
Front End work, Lower Tie Rods,  (1) CV shft, Front U-Joints, Rear Drive shaft (Non replaceable U-Joints) 
Dec 2016

189100 mi

C $2500
Installed new cam phasors/timing chain and guides. 
Apr 2018

202740 mi
Still have not found issue 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

123000 mi

US $350
Replaced cat back exhaust 
Dec 2021

138000 mi

US $100
Battery was bad 
Jun 2022

138000 mi

US $3360
Lost reverse. Band broke. Had whole unit rebuilt 
Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States
Feb 2008 - Oct 2016
Dec 2012

51000 mi

US $170
Replace worn, aging serpentine belt. 
Nov 2013

55000 mi

US $1700
Replace front struts, rear shocks, rear brake pads, resurface disks. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

142000 mi

US $200
blend door broken, replaced 
Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

153000 mi

US $505
One of the rear axle seals went bad. So I had both replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

178000 mi

US $49
Front driver and rear passenger windows mechanism replacement 
Ford F-150 in Mississippi, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010

78000 mi

US $200
Power Window Regulator went out. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Jul 2013
Jun 2009

52659 mi

US $16
Replaced outside temperature sensor - didn't work, still shows erratic outside temperatures (way lower than actual). 
May 2010

60000 mi

US $89
Updated PCM per TSB 17261 for Ambient Temp and Climate Control fix. 
Nov 2011

72000 mi

US $1963
Misfires Replaced the left and right cam phasers and solenoids 
Jan 2012

73000 mi

US $2
Hose clamp not tight enough, power steering fluid leaking from hose/cooler. Replaced the hose clamp and topped off power steering fluid. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Apr 2018 - Dec 2021
Jun 2018

180000 mi

US $250
Rebuilt 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Dec 2010

88000 mi

US $800
Bad wheel bearing. Rear rotors were also warped. Replaced all 4 rotors and new pads all around. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

123200 mi

C $500
Lower ball joints 
Jan 2017

124800 mi

C $400
Whirring noise. Replaced complete hub rhs of 4x4 axle 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
- Dec 2008
Mar 2008

155600 mi

US $80
fuel rail pressure sensor 
Dec 2008

170000 mi

US $150
front passenger window motor/regulator. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

155000 mi

US $600
Front rotors were warped when I purchased. New pads and rotors on all 4 wheels 
Nov 2017

157000 mi

US $600
Replaced rusted muffler and exhaust 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

139000 mi

US $400
Battery and Alternator was replaced. 
Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2017
Feb 2014

134600 mi

US $180
check engine light on changed spark plug coils and plugs still needs fuel filter done and exhaust system done 
Apr 2015

139300 mi

US $175
battery died and took out the starter. it went dead trying to start the truck. frame rust problem at gusset points on the front behind wheels front coil spring broken off at end 
Jun 2015

141000 mi

US $600
power stearing lines rusted out and rack and pinion was leaking with bad tierod ends had to replace all parts 
Sep 2015

141000 mi

US $200
transmission lines rusted out causing lose of fluid all lines had to be removed and replaced transmission cooler had to be removed do to rust 
Dec 2015

143000 mi
both rear cab conners have rusted through and will need extensive repair work 
Jan 2016

140000 mi

US $250
front coil spring broken on both sides. both back shocks rusted and no longer working correctly 
Mar 2016

145000 mi

US $351
quick change struts and rear shocks 
Apr 2016

145500 mi
cars running very poorly at this point 
Jul 2016

148300 mi

US $150
alternator died needed to replaced with a new one bought on e bay 
Dec 2016

151000 mi

US $1649
took truck to mt holly transmission for rebuilt transmission and trans oil lines the job was not done right the truck broke down a second time was at the shop for 4 weeks and was returned still broken and not fixed so I'm out the money. we have had to tow the truck home and go out and buy another suv a 2014 ford escape. 
Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2006

17225 mi
Sliding rear window rattles loudly. rear ac vent inopperable chrome cap on shifter knob broke off. all repaired under warranty 
Ford F-150 in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

127000 mi

US $100
Alternator quit working and had to be replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Utah, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2022
Jul 2010

47200 mi

US $270
Power window regulator replaced 
Aug 2011

55500 mi

US $60
Plastic part of the window regulator assembly broke. I found an after-market part (new) for $60 shipped. I replaced it myself to save dealer labor. 
Sep 2011

55000 mi
I had another window regulator plastic part break (common on these F-150's). I haven't repaired it yet. I've seen online where there's a possible two cent fix for the problem by using a screw to replace the broken part. 
Apr 2017

102000 mi

US $800
Replaced variable camshaft timing solenoids. 
Jul 2019

117196 mi

US $573
Diagnose non-operational window; replace window motor and door switch. 
Sep 2019

118 mi

US $975
Replace tie rod ends, lower ball joints and right CV axle 
Nov 2021

134000 mi

US $100
Battery died and was replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2012 - Oct 2018
May 2015

160000 mi

US $4800
Intake valve fell into a cylinder, engine was replaced. 
May 2017

187000 mi

US $160
Cam phasers were replaced under new motor warranty 
Ford F-150 in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

135000 mi

US $143
Alternator went-towed home-replace following day-charged battery 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008

78740 mi

C $1100
Replace spark plugs, fuel rail cleaning, replace IWE solenoid (4x4). 
Dec 2009

97340 mi

C $1064
Vacuum actuator and left front hub failed (4x4 in -30 celcius weather). Actuator and hub replaced, tires rotated and balanced. 
Ford F-150 in Nevada, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2014
Nov 2009

115000 mi

US $200
left front and right rear power window regulator failure. 
Dec 2012

144000 mi

US $150
REPLACED LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY 
Jan 2014

131500 mi

US $200
left front hub assembly failure 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Aug 2007 - Jul 2012
Sep 2007

21000 mi
Rear end would shudder when turning. 
Nov 2007

23000 mi
Compressor seal failure in AC system. 
Dec 2008

28000 mi

US $200
Power window regulator failed on driver's side front door. Plastic guide broke apart causing the window to fall into the door cavity. Whole window regulator had to be replaced. 
Oct 2011

44000 mi

US $340
Rear passenger door power window regulator and rear sliding power window regulator both failed completely and needed replacement. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

85000 mi

US $3142
O/D band slipping. Rebuild tranny. 
Ford F-150 in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
Jul 2011

81000 mi

US $100
Window Regulator failed, window was stuck in down position.  
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Dec 2011
Oct 2008

71000 mi

US $380
Electronic 4x4 transfer went out 
Dec 2011

92000 mi
leaking exhaust manifold cam phasers going out, spark plugs impossible to remove from heads 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
Jan 2012

114250 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator due to cold weather shrieking noise. Replaced with motorcraft remanufactured unit. 
Aug 2012

119000 mi

US $900
Rear differential speed sensor replaced along with wiring harness (corroded). Also had airbag wiring harness recall performed. AC Compressor failed. Replaced Compressor, orifice tube, drier, etc... 
Oct 2012

120700 mi

US $30
Replaced Thermostat - failed open. Diagnosed with a scanguage. 
Sep 2013

135000 mi

US $160
Replaced Fuel Pressure Driver Module (FPDM) due to corrosion. 
Mar 2014

142000 mi

US $41
Replaced blower motor resistor. Had lost fan speeds 1 and 2. Smooth Idler Pulleys replaced. Bearings were shot in both. 
Jun 2014

147000 mi

US $1115
Bad upper and lower ball joints, driver side. Bad Sway Bar links, both sides. All replaced, with lifetime alignment. Transmission also serviced. 
Sep 2014

152000 mi

US $315
Passenger front wheel unit bearing failed. Replaced with Timken unit. 
Oct 2014

153000 mi

US $575
Broken Drivers Front Coil Spring. Replaced with Quick Strut Units, both sides and realigned. 
Nov 2014

154300 mi

US $315
Drivers window regulator failed. Replaced at local glass shop. 
Jun 2015

164000 mi

US $75
Coil pack #6 failed and replaced. 
Aug 2015

168000 mi

US $220
Intermediate steering shaft u-joints (lower one in particular) were binding resulting in stiff steering. Regreasing bought a few months, but a replacement was the only permanent fix (non-serviceable u-joints - must replace whole unit). 
Sep 2015

169000 mi
Headlamp Assembly cracked and was leaking water into the unit. Replaced with new unit. 
Dec 2015

175000 mi

US $30
Thermostat was sticking open. Replaced with another Motorcraft unit. 
Feb 2016

176100 mi

US $30
4x4 Control Solenoid failed. Replaced with unit with doghouse to prevent water from entering the unit. Drivers Window regulator failed. Replaced unit. 
Mar 2016

179000 mi

US $45
Coil Pack Cylinder #2 Failed (causing misfires). Replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Alaska, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2013
Jun 2012

85000 mi

US $632
Original brakes after 8 years needed new rotors and pads. Calipers were rebuilt. 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2012

77000 mi

US $125
Gas filler door replaced for 2nd time 
Sep 2013

90000 mi

US $160
fuel door hinge 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

172700 mi

US $337
Truck would not start. Thought it was battery. Problem diagnosed as alternator. Replaced alternator...truck starts fine and battery is good. 
Aug 2013

177400 mi

US $119
Replaced worn Inner Tie-Rod Ends before installing new tires. 
Feb 2016

197600 mi

US $165
Replaced Thermostat 
May 2018

209850 mi

US $200
Rough idle and acceleration. Replaced faulty coil. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2015
Apr 2011

26000 mi

US $55
Right front brake caliper sticking causing pads to bind and overheat. Rebuilt caliper installed along with new pads. 
Sep 2011

31000 mi

US $81
Front Passenger side window regulator failed leaving window down. Ordered new regulator assembly and replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2012
May 2008

46000 mi

US $300
Window motor assembly. 
Sep 2008

48000 mi

US $300
Replace window motor assembly... second window to have this problem. 
Jul 2009

54000 mi
rear end chatter on turns special friction additive put in 
Sep 2010

63000 mi

US $30
truck was making transmission type noises when wet. A friend of mine had similar problem and told me about it. The valve that regulates 2/4 wheel drive had to be replaced with an updated one. The sound I heard was the front hubs engaging 
Jul 2011

67200 mi

US $250
Had to replace another electric window assembly this summer , maybe July. The service manager gave it to me for $250 as he felt bad that the problem continues. Overall, all four window assemblies have been replaced and this is the second the drivers side. 
May 2012

70000 mi

US $100
ac metal hose had leak replaced metal hoses and recharged water leakage front passenger under carpet 
Jun 2012

70000 mi
water leakage front passenger under carpet not fixed 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

152000 mi
Rear passenger window not operating when purchased...Dealer replaced window regulator. Otherwise vehicle in great condition. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2022
Jun 2012

88000 mi

US $80
Replaced 4x4 Integrated Wheel end, vacuum reservoir and vacuum solenoid. Water in the vacuum solenoid seemed to be the source of the problem. Replacement had a hood over it so water from the firewall doesn't pollute the system. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

174000 mi

US $600
R&r tie rod ends. Alignment Oil change New front tires. 
Jul 2018

177000 mi

US $1600
Blew out 4th gear. It was replaced by neutral. Trans rebuild. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
Dec 2007

60760 mi
When I test drove the truck in December I was noticing a shutter running through the vehicle when I started turning out of a stop. Apparently the wrong fluid had been put in the diff, they sent it to a Ford dealership to have it drained and replaced. 
Jun 2008

67580 mi
Oil change guy noticed that fluid was spewing out of the rear diff. Brought it back to the dealer who had it fixed immediately because it was about the seize up and cause more damage. 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

29000 mi

US $1200
Trans Fault warning came on and trans starting acting funny. Had metal shavings in the pan and a new reman trans is being installed. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

35000 mi

US $940
Clutches in rear end causing shudder when turning. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - May 2008
Apr 2008

47000 mi

US $100
Thermostat not opening properly. 

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2004 Ford F-150 2-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford F-150 in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Apr 2008
Feb 2008

66000 mi

US $637
Ball joint repair. 

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