2004 Ford F-250 SD Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2004 Ford f250 superduty truck ran very rough and stalled in my front yard; and would not crank again. On october 5 2009, I had purchased it pre-owned from dealer, william mizell Ford, on conditions and that they agreed to provide a carfax report. Well , they hesitated and two months later, after the truck had stalled, I was told too bad it was sold as is.”
NHTSA complaint #10320015, filed 2010-03, 140,000 miles“While driving at speeds between 40 and 65 MPH, the vehicle will suddenly stall. Fuel light engine preheat warning lights will come on. If the cruise control and/or tow haul are in use at the time of the stall, they are shut off at the same time. Engine can usually be restarted; on a few occasions it has been necessary to turn on the emergency flashers and attempt to get out of traffic. This creates a hazardous situation when driving on interstate highways. The stalling has occurred when the vehicle has no load and also when pulling a light weight fifth wheel camper. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667878, filed 2014-12, 120,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-250 SD
101 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsTires
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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