2004 Ford F-550 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-550 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford F-550 SD. That ranks 3rd out of 32 F-550 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (21 complaints, 43%), typically at around 44,450 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 49owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford F-550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 21 | 43% | 44,450 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 33% | 35,158 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 18% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 3,763 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 77,739 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 525 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 525 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 600 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 25,665 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford F-550 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
- 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 sd. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred approximately one mile later. The vehicle did not restart and was towed to the contact's job. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 super duty. While the link was in the air with a worker located in the bucket, the link fractured without warning. The worker's bucket came down with force causing injury to his head, back, and pelvic area. The worker received medical attention. The vehicle…
The truck in question is a 2004 ford f-550 diesel. Upon depressing gas pedal, truck stalled and no longer worked properly. Truck was towed to local ford dealer where it was determined that the fuel tank was suffering from rust inside the tank. Based on the work done, rust particles that formed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 sd. While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the turbo charger would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle…
2004 f550 diesel. Consumer states vehicle has a faulty head-gasket *tgw the consumer stated the truck would only run for 20 minutes before it overheated. The consumer was informed it cost close to 10,000 to fix the truck. *jb
Other Ford F-550 SD years
← 2003 F-550 SD · 2005 F-550 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-550 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 F-550 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 F-550 SD | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 F-550 SD | 1 | 9 |
| 2022 F-550 SD | 9 | 12 |
| 2021 F-550 SD | 12 | 9 |
| 2020 F-550 SD | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 F-550 SD | 4 | 5 |
| 2018 F-550 SD | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 F-550 SD | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 F-550 SD | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 F-550 SD | 11 | 3 |
| 2014 F-550 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2013 F-550 SD | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 F-550 SD | 6 | 10 |
| 2011 F-550 SD | 3 | 12 |
| 2010 F-550 SD | 1 | 7 |
| 2009 F-550 SD | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 F-550 SD | 26 | 4 |
| 2007 F-550 SD | 23 | 1 |
| 2006 F-550 SD | 44 | 1 |
| 2005 F-550 SD | 32 | 4 |
| 2004 | 49 | 2 |
| 2003 F-550 SD | 33 | 5 |
| 2002 F-550 SD | 22 | 4 |
| 2001 F-550 SD | 29 | 6 |
| 2000 F-550 SD | 72 | 5 |
| 1999 F-550 SD | 61 | 8 |
| 1998 F-550 SD | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 F-550 SD | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 F-550 SD | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 F-550 SD | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-550 SD?
Owners most often report fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, diesel, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-550 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-550 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-550 SD model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.