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Ford F-150 2004–2008 Parts

11th generation · 4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl and more · RWD / 4WD

  • 72 common parts
  • 22 recall campaigns
  • 4,583 NHTSA complaints
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Engine 7

Cooling 7

Fuel 4

Ignition 4

Brakes 10

Suspension 7

Steering 3

Electrical 6

Exhaust 5

Drivetrain 9

Body & Lighting 5

Filters & Maintenance 5

Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2004–2008 F-150

Overview

The 11th generation Ford F-150 covers the 2004–2008 model years in the US. The EPA lists 4 powertrains for this generation: 4.2L 6-cyl (2004–2008), 4.6L 8-cyl (2004–2008), 5.4L 8-cyl (2004–2008) and 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged (2004). Drive types: RWD / 4WD. Transmissions: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs
EngineYearsDriveTransmissionEPA MPG
4.2L 6-cyl2004–2008RWD / 4WD4-speed automatic, 5-speed manualRWD: 13–15 city / 18–20 hwy / 15–16 comb.
4WD: 13–14 city / 17–18 hwy / 15 comb.
4.6L 8-cyl2004–2008RWD / 4WD4-speed automaticRWD: 13–14 city / 17–19 hwy / 15–16 comb.
4WD: 12–13 city / 16–17 hwy / 14–15 comb.
5.4L 8-cyl2004–2008RWD / 4WD4-speed automaticRWD: 12–14 city / 17–19 hwy / 14–15 comb.
4WD: 11–13 city / 15–17 hwy / 13–15 comb.
5.4L 8-cyl supercharged2004RWD4-speed automaticRWD: 11 city / 15 hwy / 13 comb.

Flex-fuel (E85) versions are listed by the EPA for 2006–2008. Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA
Mention in complaint2004–052006–072008
Brake problems391 / 3,141214 / 1,07386 / 369
Steering problems186 / 3,141104 / 1,07358 / 369
Airbag warning or airbags188 / 3,14177 / 1,07330 / 369
Rust or corrosion165 / 3,14187 / 1,07336 / 369
Transmission problems165 / 3,14154 / 1,07324 / 369
Stalling or loss of power127 / 3,14181 / 1,07318 / 369
Check-engine light78 / 3,14148 / 1,07312 / 369

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (4,583 for 2004–2008), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

YearRecallsComplaintsTop components in complaints
2004162,029Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls, Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling
2005141,112Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls, Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling
200614585Engine, Steering, Electrical System
20077488Engine, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train
20081369Engine, Steering, Power Train

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (22 campaigns)
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage, Tank Assembly (2004, NHTSA 04V200000)
    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK.
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage, Tank Assembly (2004, NHTSA 04V443000)
    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2004–2006, NHTSA 06E023000)
    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2004, NHTSA 06E052000)
    CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
  • Fuel System, Gasoline (2004–2005, NHTSA 06E056000)
    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting (2004–2006, NHTSA 06E060000)
    CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting (2004–2006, NHTSA 06E064000)
    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Equipment: Electrical (2004–2007, NHTSA 07E066000)
    CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2004–2007, NHTSA 07E075000)
    CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2004–2007, NHTSA 07E080000)
    CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2004–2007, NHTSA 07E089000)
    CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS.
  • Vehicle Speed Control (2004, NHTSA 07V336000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
  • Exterior Lighting (2004–2006, NHTSA 09E012000)
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2004–2007, NHTSA 09E025000)
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2004–2006, NHTSA 11V107000)
    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES.
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage, Tank Assembly (2004, NHTSA 11V385000)
    FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS.
  • Tires: Tread / Belt (2005–2006, NHTSA 05T022000)
    CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TR…
  • Interior Lighting (2005–2006, NHTSA 06V033000)
    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO.
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist, Vacuum (2005–2006, NHTSA 08V208000)
    FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES.
  • Visibility: Windshield Wiper / Washer, Motor (2006, NHTSA 05V520000)
    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage, Tank Assembly (2007, NHTSA 07V278000)
    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 26 GALLON FUEL TANKS, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK (NOT VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE THE FUEL TANK).
  • Engine And Engine Cooling (2007–2008, NHTSA 08V523000)
    ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION.

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.