The problem is I dont have the time to keep going to different dealers and when I go to one I expect them to treat me as if I was about to buy this truck. Not as a whining dogooder with 35,000 out of pocket and nothing to do but complain.

 

I just checked, and there are indeed, exactly 20 2004 F-150s for sale on eBay as of five minutes ago. Let's take a closer look:

1 of them was wrecked in an accident. I don't think we can blame Ford Engineering for that.

5 of them are HERITAGE/ Lightning models. I don't think anyone here has a problem with them vibrating, do they?

10 of them are for sale by dealers. 2 of those were masquerading as private sellers, but if you read all the way through the ad, you'll find the dealer's name.

That leaves 4 for sale by owners, and one clearly stated in his ad he had to sell the truck because he was losing his job.

That means there are only THREE 2004 F-150 new-body-style trucks for sale by owners on eBay, a WORLD-WIDE auction site, that are potential unhappy owners. If that's all there are, then I think it's time SOMEONE here owes an apology to Ford Motor Company for even starting this thread without checking the facts. Case closed, and I think the Moderator should lock the thread at this point.

 

Here, here, Jeff! Thanks for the research!

 

Way to do your homework!!! That deserves a bouncy guy:

 

I wonder how many people love customizing their rides and then sell them to buy another?? I know several people that do that w/ sailboats..

Russ

 

Go thru any classy late model used car lot and you will see row after row of one to two year old vehicles for sale (and i am not talking about 3 to 4 year old vehicles coming off leases). This is America and people love their vehicles and they love to trade. Altho that's not my style, more power to them. But I feel for the guys with legit 2004 F150 problems. When i pull up next to an 04 F150 at a gasoline station or parking lot, i normally ask the people how they like their new truck. I talked to the 11th owner tonight and so far not one complaint from anyone. Also, two friends at work have the new 04's, and i have known both of them for about 10 years. No complaints from them either (a screw cab 4X4 lariat and a screw cab 2wd xlt). So sorry to hear some new owners have problems but based on my personal experiences the 04 fords are one fine truck.