2004 Ford F-250 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,341miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,341 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Bought 2004 f-250 diesel 4 door lariet in may. We have had nothing but trouble. First it was taken in four times for a rattle had to replace door latch. Next the transmission was slipping was put on computer and was told nothing they could do until it totally broke down. Then the truck would die and I would loose steering and brakes had to replace electrical harness. The best one is the odor coming out the vents. Has been to 3 different shops in texas still not fixed.odor has got so strong that my child has to take migraine pills if she is in the truck more than 30 min. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106288, filed 2005-01, 3,300 miles“Driving on sh 239 in refugio county, texas at approx. 70 MPH between tivoli, tx and us highway 77 south. Right front tire blew out which immediately caused the truck to veer off the right side of the highway, over a metal culvert, go airborne through a barbed wire fence at the corner posts, land in a pasture and continue through another barbed wire fence with metal fence posts. Distance traveled from road to stopping point approximately 70-75 yards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622040, filed 2014-08, 105,000 miles“Doors on 2004 crewcab f250 lariat 4x4 are squeaking,loose,and very noisy when driving. Problem was brought to the attention of several Ford dealers in nj area, one of which even replaced the latch on passenger side front door with no effect. (dealer even damaged truck several times while attempting to fix a separate, but related problem-window air leak.) truck has had this problem since new and I have had no satisfaction from any dealer service department. I have owned three new Ford trucks and this is by far the poorest quality. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095740, filed 2004-10“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f250 superduty. The contact stated that the running board fell off the vehicle. The bolt corroded and caused the board to crack. The running board was not manufactured with a supporting metal. The contact stated that if he had not been holding the handle, he could have fallen while entering the vehicle. The manufacturer will be notified. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10275832, filed 2009-07, 130,000 miles“The contact stated while leaning on the tailgate to raise the cap door, the tailgate came open. The truck was parked on an incline and the lumber in the truck came crashing out onto the consumer's right foot spraining it. Prior to the failure the tailgate made rattling sounds while driving at any speed. The police were not contacted and the manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 5/10/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10155275, filed 2006-04, 41,682 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013409Nov 29, 2004Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 66 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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