Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Ford F-150 has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,029 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V385000 FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V107000 INADVERTENT DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E089000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E080000 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E075000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V336000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E052000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V443000 FORD/FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V200000 FORD/FUEL TANK LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 841 complaints
- Power Train 232 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 167 complaints
- Suspension 118 complaints
- Structure 104 complaints
- Electrical System 99 complaints
Of the 2,029 complaints on file, 75 report a crash and 40 a fire; across all 2,029 complaints, owners report 74 injuries and 6 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Ford F-150 is rated below-average due to a high number of owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns. Recalls and complaints focus on visibility, powertrain, and engine issues, indicating potential reliability concerns, though specifics are limited for some components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility system | Unknown | $150–$600 | very common |
| powertrain | Unknown | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
| engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Persistent engine misfire
- Unresponsive braking
- Visible oil leaks
- Unusual suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.