What's Wrong with the 11th Generation (2004–2008) F-150?

F-150 owners have made 2,404 complaints about the 2004–2008 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 90th out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with real windows and engine concerns.

Compare With Other F-150 Generations

Common 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Problems

Some of the worst issues 11th generation F-150 owners have to deal with.

  1. Why Do Ford Hoods Corrode So Easily?

    Cars are prone to rust, unfortunately that's just the way it is. This is especially true for those who live in rust belt states where salt is used to clear ice from roads. We can fight the onslaught with regular washes and waxing ... unless…

    Continue reading article "Why Do Ford Hoods Corrode So Easily?" A large patch of hood paint is missing right above the grille, revealing the hood's bare metal.

  2. Spark Plugs Stuck in Triton Engine

    Replacing spark plugs in cars has been a relatively simple task since Henry Ford mastered the assembly line, that is unless you have a Ford V8 engine from 2004-2008. Those 3-valve engines hold on to their spark plugs like an anaconda choki…

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  3. Spark Plugs Ejected in Triton Engine

    Ford Triton engines are spitting out spark plugs like sunflower seeds, but the suits in Detroit act like there isn't any problem. They're wrong. We believe this defect affects the following 2-valve engines: Triton 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

11th Generation (2004–2008) F-150 Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 2,404 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 90th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.