2004 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- More complaints than other years 12th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 12th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (42 complaints, 32%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 130owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford F-350 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 32% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 22% | 71,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 17 | 13% | 145,006 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 5% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | 53,050 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 35,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 66,206 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 29,868 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 67,723 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford F-350 SD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Engine stalling (EA05003) — opened Feb 15, 2005, closed Nov 2, 2005, led to recall 05V270000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When going around curves, hitting small bumps, or stopping, the front end starts to shake violently. Slowing down or stopping is the only way to stop the shaking. The truck has been taken to several repair shops with no avail. They can't find anything wrong. This problem is very dangerous. I'm…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350 sd equipped with bf goodrich baja champion all terrain (na) tires, size: ft285/75/r16 (na). While driving 40 mph, there was an abnormally loud popping noise that came from the lower part of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the…
Bought bfg commercial t/a tires from costco lake elsinore, ca on 05-23-2015 i went back to costco with a handling complaint after a recent camping trip first time on these tires. With my 29 foot travel trailer my truck handles very poorly tire side walls feel very soft makes handling a serious…
Bought bfg commercial t/a tires from costco lake elsinore, ca on 05-23-2015 i went back to costco with a handling complaint after a recent camping trip first time on these tires. With my 29 foot travel trailer my truck handles very poorly tire side walls feel very soft makes handling a serious…
Bought bfg commercial t/a tires from costco lake elsinore, ca on 05-23-2015 i went back to costco with a handling complaint after a recent camping trip first time on these tires. With my 29 foot travel trailer my truck handles very poorly tire side walls feel very soft makes handling a serious…
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 2003 F-350 SD · 2005 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 44 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 202 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 42 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-350 SD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Ford F-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.