2004 Ford E-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Ford E-150, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the lower ball joints were causing premature wearing of the tires. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front end springs were completely fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there were no active recalls regarding the failure and declined to provide a remedy to resolve the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 05/05/14”
NHTSA complaint #10579555, filed 2014-04, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 16% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-150
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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