Major Problems with 2004 Ford F-350 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Ford F-350

2004 Ford F-350 WIRING Victims: 4

2004 Ford F-350 STEERING Victims: 3 Mileage: 35570 miles

2004 Ford F-350 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 2 Mileage: 1100 miles

Browse 2004 Ford F-350 complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, DIESEL and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford F-350 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed vehicle lost power. *al...	24 ~ 35636 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine stalls/stops running leading to a loss of steering and braking. this has ocurred three times twice at low speed	19 ~ 27417 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 65...	14 ~ 140874 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while stopped at a traffic light my diesel truck suddenly lurched forward. i was able to step on the brake	14 ~ 38032 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 62 mph the vehicle stalled. the driver was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the dealer...	12 ~ 62688 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL two incidents happened the same day while driving at 65 mph vehicle stalled. this caused loss of steering and brakes.	9 ~ 50022 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1.) i own an 04 f350 superduty diesel truck. there are 2 fuel filters \ water seperators on it. one...	9 ~ 45172 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was purchased for pulling a horse trailer. transmission and engine locked at 600 miles. driver stated there was a...	9 ~ 15347 miles
STEERING while driving up a hill there was erratic behavior in the transmission that caused inconsistency in the shifting. as a	8 ~ 92158 miles
TIRES dt: the consumer experienced three blows out in short period of time. the first blow out occurred on the passenger...	6 ~ 39475 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving 70 mph right rear inner tires experienced a blow out on a 2004 ford f350 pickup truck with	6 ~ 23809 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle is experiencing a problem with the exhaust fumes which seem to be getting into the cab of the pickup....	6 ~ 20517 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving t he vehicle stalled several times. the consumer would restart the vehicle while in motion. the brakes would...	5 ~ 32614 miles
SERVICE BRAKES engine began bucking sudden power loss and power steering and power brake loss. mechanic conclusion was that the lining of...	3 ~ 144084 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM engine began bucking sudden power loss and power steering and power brake loss. mechanic conclusion was that the lining of...	3 ~ 192084 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle is experiencing a problem with the exhaust fumes which seem to be getting into the cab of the pickup....	3 ~ 75627 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. this caused lost of steering and brakes. the dealer told the...	3 ~ 1467 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while traveling through tn towing a trailer the front driver's side tire delaminated and blew. this caused the vehicle to...	2 ~ 93795 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2004 ford f-350 6.0 diesel. hesitate or surges while driving and/or the engine may stall while driving at all...	2 ~ 102500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f350. in january of 2008 while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact...	2 ~ 63500 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. while driving 5 mph the clutch pedal broke when depressed. the contact stated...	2 ~ 106500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle had a stalling problem on accelleration. vehicle idled fine but frequently on acceleration from a stop after vehicle started...	2 ~ 76500 miles
POWER TRAIN i recently attended a funeral for my nephew in omaha ne. he had died on monday january 2 2006 in...	2 ~ 40596 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when truck was put in gear the transmission would not go in gear. also when driving i let off of	2 ~ 11900 miles
EQUIPMENT while driving at 55 mph my new 2004 f350 6.0 super duty diesel transmission locked uo . causing the vehicle...	2 ~ 1672 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 55 mph with speed control set and without any indication vehicle engine stalled. dealership serviced vehicle and technician	2 ~ 10000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when applying brakes from any speed vehicle surged forward. when consumer attempted to stop vehicle coasted into the middle of	2 ~ 12000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while depressing the brake pedal it was hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel. dealership was notified but	2 ~ 16619 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while depressing the brake pedal it was hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel. dealership was notified but	2 ~ 4126 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE dt: under acceleration between 25 and 45 mph the vehicle loses power. there is hesitation when vehicle accelerates. it is...	2 ~ 7175 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC breaking system will not stop the truck under normal load and driving conditions. f350 - sd- v10 gas. the stoping...	2 ~ 3505 miles
WHEELS while traveling through tn towing a trailer the front driver's side tire delaminated and blew. this caused the vehicle to...	1 ~ 47000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact took...	1 ~ 140000 miles
SUSPENSION since new my 2004 f 350 has had a bouncing issue @ 38 to 45 mph reguardless of accleration or...	1 ~ 100000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. upon entering the vehicle he applied pressure to the brake pedal and it...	1 ~ 123000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. the contact stated that intermittently while driving the vehicle would stall for...	1 ~ 94000 miles
VALVE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford 350 diesel. while driving 60 mph the front passenger tire blew out. a towing...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. while driving 5 mph the clutch pedal broke when depressed. the contact stated...	1 ~ 63000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f350. while driving 55 mph the front end began shaking badly and the vehicle...	1 ~ 88000 miles
AIR BAGS i broadsided a ford ranger that ran a stop sign. traveling at 35 to 45 mph. it was a direct...	1 ~ 58000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY 2004 ford f350 crewcab rear seal has been replaced three times turbo unit has been replaced twice. kb nar* the	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving at any speed fumes were leaking into the cab and there...	1 ~ 50575 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ford f-350 diesel-2004 car shut down in the passing lane on pa turnpike. towed to ford...no insulation on wiring harness...	1 ~ 63285 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i was driving my ford f350 down a 2 lane road with a tractor trailer following close behind me at...	1 ~ 91890 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: contact states while driving vehicle it shifts into neutral. the service dealer informed him there was nothing wrong with	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING dt: contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 mph steering locked up causing a vehicle crash. manufacturer stated there had to	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving the seat belt will tighten. owner took the vehicle to the dealer who easily identified the defect but	1 ~ 18000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2004 ford f350 developed problems with the engine.*no answer required. mr the vehicle would run rough. the starter burned out...	1 ~ 60942 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 ford f350 developed problems with the engine.*no answer required. mr the vehicle would run rough. the starter burned out...	1 ~ 60942 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 30 mph consumer's vehicle crashed into a pole. upon impact dual air bags did not deploy. driver sustained	1 ~ 9500 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN there is a loud "clunk" from underneath the vehicle when taking off after putting the transmission in drive. the "clunk"...	1 ~ 300 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when truck originally purchased bubble on tire and dealer said they all come that way tire went flat while parked...	1 ~ 4000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES when truck originally purchased bubble on tire and dealer said they all come that way tire went flat while parked...	1 ~ 4000 miles
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when truck originally purchased bubble on tire and dealer said they all come that way tire went flat while parked...	1 ~ 4000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE there are toxic fumes coming through the defroster when it is turned on. which is distracting the driver on the...	1 ~ 1100 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING there are toxic fumes coming through the defroster when it is turned on. which is distracting the driver on the...	1 ~ 1100 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at any speed consumer noticed front end of vehicle made noise. consumer inspected under vehicle and saw that	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the bolts that hold the brackets for the top support of the air suspension system continuously break. this occurred in...	1 ~ 7000 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT the bolts that hold the brackets for the top support of the air suspension system continuously break. this occurred in...	1 ~ 7000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving 65 mph the vehicle's rear end felt loose. the consumer was able drive the vehicle to the dealer	1 ~ 1166 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER truck runs out of fuel showing 1/4 tank on gauge. *ak...	1 ~ 1188 miles

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