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2004 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	497271
Internal NHTSA #	10086643
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2004
File date	20/06/04
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 /f-150/sc lariot/5. 4. A/c ( eatc ) not operating correctly. This vehicle has been to the ford dealer 5 times and still no resolve. A/c will not cool properly short cycles 6/7 time per minute. The eatc (electronic air temprature control) for the a/c does not operate in ford specs. As per ford f-150 ws manuel, page 412-00-4 and states" it is known that a refrigerant pressure of approximately 210 kpa ( 30 psi) will yield a operating temperature of 0c (32f). The a/c cycling switch controls system operation in an effort to maintain this temperature." test results ( in f* ) at 58 / 64 % humidity max cool.( add 8/10* for reg a/c) #1. Amb. 70=a/c @44 stable #2. Amb. 80=a/c @51 stable #3. Amb. 90=a/c @56 and unstable #4. Amb. 100=a/c@62 and unstable #5. Amb. 110=a/c @70 and unstable these results were verified and reproduceable on 7 new units for comparison. Ford "hotline " says that as long as the pressures are normal the system is normal and there are no repairs or changes authorized. If this system was working as engineered by ford specs. These readings would be 8/10* lower and operating correctly with no complaints. Ford has stated " do not return this vehicle unless there is a real problem. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SILVERDALE, WA
VIN pattern	1FTPX14544NXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	06/12/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	PARR FORD
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	BREMERTON
Dealer's state code	WA
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2004 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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