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2004 Ford F-150 Lightning

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

18.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,584

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2011281 · manufacturer campaign 11S21

1 August 2011

Transport Canada lists: F-150 1997–2004 · F-250 1997–1999 · Blackwood 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250, and 2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwood vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the fuel tank straps could corrode and fail. This could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, which may compromise the tank's integrity and permit fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install fuel tank straps with improved corrosion protection.

166,282 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2011073 · manufacturer campaign 11S18

21 February 2011

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2004–2006 · Mark LT 2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the airbag clockspring jumper wire may be oriented in a way that allows contact with the lower horn mounting plate. In this position the wire insulation may chafe, exposing bare copper, and creating the potential for a short circuit. Should this occur, the airbag warning lamp will illuminate, indicating service is required. In some instances, the driver's airbag could inadvertently deploy. Inadvertent deployment in a non-collision (non-impact) situation may create expensive vehicle repair, including replacement of the driver's airbag module. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an updated clockspring jumper wire which incorporates a protective mesh cover.

8,780 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2004317 · manufacturer campaign 04S21

10 September 2004

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2004

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have a fuel tank with a depression at the seam between top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odour, illumination of the "Service Engine Soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel tank.

16 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2004141 · manufacturer campaign 04S14

22 April 2004

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, localized depressions in the fuel tank wall at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank may allow fuel to permeate resulting in a fuel odour, and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will replace the fuel tank.

20 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 17% of 121 2004 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
419 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-150 Lightning have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2004 Ford F-150 Lightning. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Ford F-150 Lightning get?
NRCan rates the 2004 Ford F-150 Lightning at 18.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 419 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2004 Ford F-150 Lightning for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,584 in fuel, producing roughly 6,831 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.