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Ford F-150 Heritage
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
2,036
Active records
Recalls
16
Active records
TSBs
150
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
74
Crashes
75
Fires
40
Top reported issues — Ford F-150 Heritage
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Condition issue
Access/entry issue
Operating state
Vibration/harshness
Noise
Engine behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Braking behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Driver assistance issue
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Lighting behavior
Recent change
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Infotainment behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Sep 16, 2026
Vehicle was in an accident with major front and damage and none of the airbags deployed
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Jul 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the seatbelt pretensioners for all seats failed, and the frontal airbags for the driver seat and front passenger seat were inoperable. The seatbelt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with faulty seatbelt pretensioners. A dealer was contacted and informed that parts were unavailable for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Jan 9, 2026
Rear-end. The rear drivers side tire fell off while driving on a side street. With no noise or wobble or evidence of a problem. 2 days earlier my family and I were going 70 on an express way. Upon shops inspection the bearing was no longer working but wheel kept rolling, it egged out the housing of the axle shaft and heated up that point of axle and snapped the shaft at that spot. The picture will show this point.
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Dec 21, 2025
There is a recall on this vehicle
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Oct 1, 2025
My Teenage daughter was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy and her seatbelt did not lock , and smashed into her steering wheel.
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Jun 24, 2025
Electrical malfunction with fuses , problems with brake light, engine light and air bag light . Some fuses blown out after brake light fuse popped wipers don't work at all air bog turns on and off every day not sure why
2004 FORD F-150
Filed May 7, 2025
The vehicle rolled and killed the occupant because the roof caved in. The shoulder portion of the seat belt did not hold the occupant (only the lap portion) and the occupant was partially ejected out of the rear of the cab. The vehicle was inspected and purchased by State Farm insurance since the vehicle was totaled. The 2000's Ford F-150s have roofs that are too weak to support the weight of the vehicle, thereby putting the occupants in danger of injury or death. This is well documented. There…
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Mar 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact scanned the vehicle with a scanner and retrieved an unknown camshaft phaser error code. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Jan 20, 2025
Frame on 2004 new body style ford f-150 rusted to the point no longer safe to drive according to 2 licensed repair shops. There is no recall on vin number [XXX] However I have been told there are other recalls on frame rust on this same model from 2004-2008. Please know I bought this truck brand new and only have operated on roadway no off roading. This is my primary vehicle. Please advice what can be done. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…
2004 FORD F-150
Filed Dec 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the engine began revving: however, the vehicle to accelerate properly. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was inspected by independent mechanic at the residence, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…