Worst 2004 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine & Cooling
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Electrical Faults
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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 & Cooling | 36 | 1 | 1 | 59,903 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 34 | — | 1 | 48,471 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | 1 | 97,331 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | — | 1 | 136,689 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | 2 | 53,931 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 80,848 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 20 | 1 | — | 112,808 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 19 | 1 | — | 36,673 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 5 | — | 92,822 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 2 | — | 64,025 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 16,552 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 8 | — | — | 25,495 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 | — | — | 45,846 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 143,667 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 146,444 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 5 | — | — | 28,270 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 5 | — | 1 | 40,768 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 28,552 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Ford F-350
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,715 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.
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2004 Ford F-350 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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