Worst 2004 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 24 | 1 | — | 53,454 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 19 | — | 1 | 34,729 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | 1 | 142,816 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 | — | 2 | 40,957 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | 1 | 78,523 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 9 | — | — | 67,758 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 15,347 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 2 | — | 64,314 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 3 | — | 92,158 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | 47,370 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 24,620 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 5 | — | 1 | 40,768 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | 186,563 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | 1 | — | 2,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 179,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 3 | — | — | 75,627 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 150,596 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 144,084 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | 44,643 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 | — | — | 7,175 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 1,672 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 76,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 | — | — | 11,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 3,505 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 8,251 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 16,619 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 106,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 93,795 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 12,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Ford F-350. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2004 Ford F-350
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~53,430 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Ford F-350 Years
Wider context: See the full Ford F-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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