2004 Ford F-150 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 104 complaints for the 2004 Ford F-150, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 104 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 80 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 80 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Same deal as every other memo I read. Major highlighting points: - premature frame corrosion and rust. - mechanic informed me that the frame on the rear half. - rusted and cracked under bed and rear wheel wells - frame would no longer support weight of vehicle - rust thru holes and longitudinal cracks formed on the bottom and side frame surfaces at the stress point before the rear wheel bend. - extremely unusual, truck has been generally been garage kept and maintained in good mechanical condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the technician noticed that the subframe was severely rusted through. The vehicle was later taken to tony betten & sons ford, inc (3839 plainfield ave ne, grand rapids, mi 49525) where the contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side subframe were severely rusted, and that the subframe needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-150
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 872 complaints
- Engine 261 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 167 complaints
- Brakes 156 complaints
- Suspension 121 complaints
- Electrical system 100 complaints
- Air bags 85 complaints
- Transmission 80 complaints