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2004 Ford F-150 Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford F-150 has 71 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

71

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 20, 2022STRUCTUREThe truck has had a complete body frame failure. The entire frame is rusted through with large holes...
Nov 1, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPEND...
Apr 20, 2020STRUCTURETHE FRAME IS ROTTED COMPLETELY. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WHEN DISCOVERED AND SEARCHED SEEMS TO A HU...
Mar 2, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS BEING PERFO...
Dec 3, 2019STRUCTURE2004 F150 FX4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DAMAGED FRAME. *LD *JS
Nov 20, 2019STRUCTURETHIS VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH VERY LITTLE BODY RUST LIMITED TO THE BACK CORNER OF...
Jul 28, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE IN...
Jun 1, 2019STRUCTUREThe underbody frame is 95% rusted out, this vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I cou...
Feb 27, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT JIM TRENARY FORD (LO...
Oct 30, 2018STRUCTURETHE MAIN FRAME RAILS( THAT RUN FROM FRONT BACK) HAVE AN EXTRA CLADDING THAT IS WELDED TO THE MAIN FR...
Sep 1, 2018STRUCTURESAME DEAL AS EVERY OTHER MEMO I READ. MAJOR HIGHLIGHTING POINTS: - PREMATURE FRAME CORROSION AND RU...
Jul 31, 2018STRUCTURETHE TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC PUT IT UP, AND SAW THAT ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED. IT ...
Jun 24, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT T...
May 15, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS...
Dec 1, 2017STRUCTUREMY TRUCKS FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT FROM THE CAB CORNERS TO THE REAR PART OF THE FRAME RAILS. FORD MOTOR ...
Oct 30, 2017STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE FRAME ON MY TRUCK HAS SPLIT IN HALF ALWAYS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. IVE HAD IT FOR 6 YEARS AND IT BEE...
Oct 12, 2017STRUCTUREBROUGHT MY 2004 F150 XLT TO HAVE SOME SERVICE WORK DONE, THE TRUCK NEEDED A MUFFLER AND A NEW FRONT...
Jun 7, 2017STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2004 FORD F-150 XL EXTENDED CAB PICK UP WITH 140,000 MILES. I RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW TIRES...
Apr 28, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CON...
Dec 1, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FRAME OF THE VE...

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