2004 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Ford F-250, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,770 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.
“Passenger side, factory installed, running board broke into three pieces. Two of the pieces fell off the vehicle causing my wife to fall to the pavement in the yuba city, ca post office parking lot. My wife was injured in the fall.”
NHTSA complaint #10950382, filed 2017-02, 110,000 miles“Drivers side door latch will not latch closed after opening the door from the inside. In order for the door to latch in the closed position I have to reopen the door from the outside then and only then will the door stay closed.”
NHTSA complaint #11104520, filed 2018-06, 76,540 miles“The consumer was driving through a patch of black ice, lost control of the vehicle and rolled over 6 times. The driver also had a child strapped into an evenflo child safety seat. During the roll over, the child was ejected from the child seat even though the seat was properly restrained. No injuries were reported. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10105412, filed 2004-12, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the brakes failed. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the frame rail and undercarriage were completely rusted. In addition, the exhaust manifold was corroded and there were fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. The rear plates for the parking and emergency brakes were also completely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and the current mileage was 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10522247, filed 2013-06, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012965Feb 1, 2005Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology