2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 46 on record.
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2,036 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage safety ratings
Frontal crash test
Side barrier testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Regular Cab. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
What's a 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage worth?
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage — ranges cover the 10 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion Closed
One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate). If one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface. If both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road. If either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline…
NHTSA #EA11006 · Fuel System, Other, Fuel System, Gasoline · opened May 2011 · closed Aug 2011Inadvertent airbag deployment Closed
ODI opened this investigation based on reports of inadvertent airbag deployment. Data provided by Ford indicated that the airbag clockspring jumper wire, which is situated inside the steering wheel assembly, was installed in a manner that would allow it to rub (abrade) against a sharp metal edge on the nearby horn plate. Because the horn plate is electrically grounded the abrasion of an airbag wire on the sharp edge…
NHTSA #EA10001 · Air Bags · opened Jan 2010 · closed Apr 2011CNG REGULATOR LEAK Closed
THE AGENCY HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON ITS REVIEW OF COMPLAINT REPORTS, DISCUSSIONS WITH COMPLAINANTS AND FIELD AND TECHNICAL DATA PROVIDED BY FORD. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCKS AND ARE NATURAL GAS VEHICLES (NGV) THAT ARE FUELED BY GASOLINE OR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS. THE AGENCY HAS RECEIVED REPORTS ALLEGING IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE NATURAL GAS FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ALLOWING RELEASE OF…
NHTSA #PE08063 · Fuel System, Other · opened Oct 2008 · closed Feb 2009SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD Closed
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES. ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND/OR EJECT…
NHTSA #DP05005 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Sep 2005 · closed Jan 2006An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 150
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 150.
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a diffe…
Bulletin SSM 51536 · Structure · Apr 2023This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accomp…
Bulletin TSB 20-2233 · Structure · Jul 2020This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents installation of the OE dipstick.
Bulletin DOR-N3Z7B-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2020Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successf…
Bulletin SSM 48157 · Electrical System · Sep 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Pro…
Bulletin TSB 19-2026 · Structure · Feb 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Pro…
Bulletin TSB 19-2026 · Structure, Equipment · Feb 2019Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft rolle…
Bulletin SSM 47331 · Engine, Equipment · Jun 2018The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these P…
Bulletin SSM 46085 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine · Sep 2016SOME 2004-2014 F-150 AND 2006-2008 MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) MAY EXHIBIT NOISY OR ENGAGED FRONT HUBS WHEN OPERATING IN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) MODE. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Bulletin TSB16-0108 · Power Train · Aug 2016Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
Bulletin TSB160073 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2016Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the F-150 HERITAGE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage trims & engines on record
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage vehicles on record
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17284CA18473
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17224CA51193
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17244CA11116
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17204CA70163
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XLT2FTRX17W84CA39839
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX18W14CA29717
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17234CA62412
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17W54CA66268
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XLT2FTRX17254CA07931
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XLT2FTRX17W74CA30775
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17254CA72099
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17W64CA54830
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17294CA91283
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XLT2FTRX17W24CA04441
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX18W54CA91573
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17274CA19806
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17264CA11020
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17224CA37472
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX18WX4CA50758
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF172X4CA72079
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRF17284CA06257
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XLT2FTRX18W34CA37611
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17W24CA82878
2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL2FTRX17W24CA01622