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2004 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford F-150 has 38 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 4 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford F-150

Visibility
824
Engine
227
Powertrain
199
Brakes
117
Suspension
106
Other
93
Electrical
82
Steering
75
Airbags
72
Structure
71
Speed Control
45
Fuel System
38
Tires
38
Latches & Locks
15
Seat Belts
12
Wheels
11
Lights
6
Seats
3

38

Complaints

4

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Fuel System Recalls

11V385000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8...

06E056000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE L...

04V200000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF...

04V443000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALV...

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM.
Feb 20, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE DRIVING NORMALLY AT 55 MPH I DROVE THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER AND NEXT THING I KNOW THE T...
Jan 8, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE, BACK SIDE OF MODULE CORRODED AWAY EXPOSING CIRCUIT BOARD CAUSING THE FUEL P...
Sep 30, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE WHEN DRIVING...
Jan 24, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150 EXTENDED CAB. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER CLEANING THE VEHICLE, ...
Oct 3, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STA...
Jul 20, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEAS I TURNED RIGHT INTO A SIDE STREET ENGINE STALLED. I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT MANAGE...
Jul 13, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHIC...
Jun 6, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT2004 FORD F150. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER...
May 1, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE W...
Apr 23, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HAND SLIPPED OFF OF THE KEY, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER....
Mar 24, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING FUEL ODOR F...
Mar 18, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMY 2004 FORD F-150 DIED IN THE EXIT TO A LOCAL PLAZA BLOCKING TRAFFIC FROM EXITING. AFTER ABOUT A HA...
Nov 2, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDRIVING AT 50 MPH MY TRUCK DIES. TOW TO A FORD DEALERSHIP (THOMAS FORD, BEVERLY MA.). DIAGNOSTICS SH...
Oct 31, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR ...
Jul 26, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED AN E...
Jun 19, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2004, 4.6 FORD EXPLORER PICKUP SPARK PLUGS BREAK OFF, CAN'T GET THEM OUT, CAUSES MUCH DAMAGE, COST ...
Apr 10, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH HE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR...
Mar 10, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F150 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT ...
Mar 1, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEON MON. MARCH 1 OF THIS YEAR I WENT TO MY TRUCK, A 2004 FORD F-150 TO GO TO WORK AND IT WOULDN'T STA...

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