| Issue ID | 521815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10104919 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/01/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I currently own a 2004 f150 fx4 supercrew. The truck has a bad vibration between (60-65 mph) which in turn causes the bed to shake. The dealership balanced the tires and replaced the driveshaft, and now they are ordering a counter balance which will be installed under the right rear of the truck. The dealer is also looking into the possibility of a problem with the goodyear wrangler tires which have 1 ply of nylon in the tread--the tires seem to be real bad in cold weather. I voiced my concerns about the bed shaking and how you can take your fist and hit the rear bumper of the truck and the bed will shake repeatedly. According to a ford technician--"this is a characteristic of this truck". This "characteristic" makes this vehicle unstable on rough roads. Personally i believe ford should save its name and correct the problem. I am still working with my dealer, but things are not looking good. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CENTURY , FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14554KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/04 |
| 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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