2004 Ford F-250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Ford F-250, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 3 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.
“Consumer stated while driving driver side window shattered. Dealership said that they will repair the glass, but will not repair the body damage which was caused from the exploding glass. Consumer wanted to send photo copies to support the case.”
NHTSA complaint #10075923, filed 2004-06, 2,800 miles“While driving in the mountains at 25 MPH, rainy conditions, the vehicle lost traction, struck the mountain side and rolled over. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10107498, filed 2005-01, 8,500 miles“The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH in slick unfamiliar terrain, the vehicle was involved in a crash with no deployment of the airbags. While attempting to cross a bridge the concrete was clipped by the vehicle. The contact over corrected and preceded to loose control of the vehicle. It flipped once and landed upside down in a stream. The contact sustained minor injuries to the neck. However, the insurance company examined the vehicle and deemed it totaled. There was additional property damage to the bridge and the police filed a report at the scene. Updated 02/28/06”
NHTSA complaint #10149122, filed 2006-01, 39,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 5% |
| 1999 | 40 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-250
44 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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