2004 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 118about this part
- Share
- 6%of 2,029 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,531miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 118 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Ford F-150, 6% of the 2,029 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,531 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Original owner of 2004 Ford f150 fx4. From stop the rear end will vibrate as I accelerate. It's been doing it for quite a while. I believe it started around 40000 miles. I only have 54000 on it currently. So it has been like this for at least 3 or 4 years. It sounds like this is a pretty common issue. Does should definitely fix this known issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10703086, filed 2015-04, 40,000 miles“While my truck was being serviced, it was brought to my attention that I had a broken front passenger side coil spring. Their was a 2 inch piece of coil spring hanging on by the plastic covering of the spring. The piece was corroded, which tells me that it had been broken for some time. I have noticed online that this is not a uncommon occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10446088, filed 2012-02, 94,120 miles“My 2004 Ford F-150 has 61,000 miles and no rust on the outside of the vehicle. I've kept the truck well maintained and it looks almost new. The frame however right where the rear leaf spring attaches to the frame is rusted right through. It is incredible that this has not been recalled as of yet. Hopefully it will be recalled. While driving a part of the exhaust heat shield fell onto the driveshaft. When I went to inspect the underside I found a hole in the frame and I was able to put my finger right through it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205939, filed 2019-05, 61,000 miles“2004/5 Ford f150, 33,000 road miles (never been off road) parked at traffic lights in my truck when the front drivers side coils spring collapsed. Having inspected the failed part, it has not failed in the normal fracture straight through the coil but diagonally through it, surely this must be a manufacturing flaw. So glad I was stationary when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10232384, filed 2008-06, 33,000 miles“We have always taken our truck to the Ford dealer for regular service. Took it to a 3rd party mechanic to have brakes done and they showed us that both front coil springs were broken, completely severed and had been that way for quite a while evident by rust and corrosion at breaking point. After reading the other complaints on here this seems to be a common defect in this make and model and year. I am doing separate complaints regarding the spark plugs and exhaust manifold issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10596808, filed 2014-06, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022279Jul 25, 2007Rear axle tube fracture at center carrier.
- 10022160Jul 13, 2007Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds.
- 10021178Mar 19, 2007Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration.
- 10016794Jan 1, 2006Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration.
- 10017938Jun 7, 2005Front tire wear on inside and/or outside edge. *tt rapid feathering wear of front tires. *tt rapid shoulder (toe) wear on inside edge of front tires.
- 10017890Apr 1, 2005Front end shudder/vibration when braking - vehicles built before 11/18/2004.
- 10016789Jan 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
- 10011340Sep 1, 2004Vibration 45 mph (72 km/h) and higher.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 118 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 43 | 4% |
| 1998 | 132 | 10% |
| 1997 | 204 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 7% |
| 1994 | 41 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-150
863 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
232 complaintsEngine cooling
167 complaintsBrakes
139 complaintsBody and structure
104 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsEngine
92 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsAir bags
85 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsFuel system
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-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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