2004 Ford F-650 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-650 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford F-650 SD. That is the most of any F-650 SD model year in the database (18 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford F-650 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 | 4 | 40% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 20,341 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 20% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 3 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford F-650 SD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines may be misrouted between the primary and secondary reservoir tanks of the air brake system.
Risk: If the air brake lines are misrouted, and the air brake system experiences a loss of air from the primary air tank, the vehicle will not have service air bake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will inspect the air brake line routing and if necessary, repair the vehicle. Owner notification began on september 12, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire placard label and incomplete vehicle label may have incorrect metric (kpa) tire pressure information (tire inflation pressure shown in english units (psi) is correct), and transposed tire size and rim size information.
Fix: Owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. Owner notification began august 8, 2003. Owners should 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while…
Lights on the unit will just shut of randomly i bought this new aug 24 2007 dealer looked at it said its a ford issue i contacted ford to get repaired ford says it is out of warranty. The dealer had to send in a form on line to get warranty started takes 7 working days they said. I have waited 2…
Hankook tires are being installed on vehicles which require a load range higher than a passenger tire p235/r16 sl. These vehicles weigh in at 24,000 lbs gvw and at times can be overloaded. They also do not take into account the 5% safety factor since the rears are on duals. Tires were wearing…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear left inside tire blew out. The road was clear of debris. The vehicle was driven off to the side of the road, then driven to an independent tire shop where a used tire replaced the failed tire. Most of the separated tread was left on the side of…
Dt*: the contact stated while exiting a driveway between 5 -15 mph the engine started smoking and making a knocking sound. The service dealer determined that the engine's o-ring pistons were defective and the engine may need to be replaced. The check engine light was not illuminated.
Other Ford F-650 SD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-650 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 F-650 SD | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 F-650 SD | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 F-650 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 F-650 SD | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 F-650 SD | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 F-650 SD | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 F-650 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 F-650 SD | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 F-650 SD | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 F-650 SD | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 F-650 SD | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-650 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-650 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-650 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-650 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.