2004 Ford F-350 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 22%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD, 22% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2004 Ford f-350 super duty diesel truck and I purchased it brand from sheehy Ford dealership in marlow heights. This truck stalls while driving and has done so since I purchased the vehicle. I have taken it in to be repaired and the dealer said they fixed the problem, however the truck continues to stall. Please refer to campaign no. 05v270000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294060, filed 2009-11, 96,000 miles“We own a 2004 Ford f350. The fuel injection control module failed due to a short. I found the recall (05v270000) that applies to this type of failure, but when I checked with Ford, they said it doesn't apply to our truck. Symptoms and year match, so why not my truck? $1,500.00 later I'm still confused. Truck shows up on a recall for a particular problem, doesn't apply to my truck? Huh? Merry christmas I guess huh? At any rate I see this as me the consumer getting ripped off, and would like to get my money back. Thank you for your consideration.”
NHTSA complaint #10249864, filed 2008-11, 103,750 miles“2004 f350 superduty 6.0 diesel 110025 miles on truck. The vehicle will some time sputter one to three times and the engine shuts off sometime starting, sometimes failing to start. While driving at times the engine will just shut off sometimes will restart sometimes it will not. I have had it in to a dealership shop to be fixed and they can not at this time find an answer. I feel this might be similar to a recall notice for other truck of this sort, but my vehicle VIN number does not follow under this according to the dealership. The NHTSA campaign number that has similar problem is 05v270000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349055, filed 2010-08, 109,532 miles“Dt: consumer stated 2004 Ford f350 super duty was having electrical surge problems. Consumer was complaining to dealership that vehicle had surge problems for the past year and a half. The dealer said that they could not duplicate the problem. Dealer did updated the computer software and the truck ran some what better after that. The problem came back after a week, and went back to having computer surges. The truck was in the dealership for repairs on this issue five times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130548, filed 2005-07, 6,300 miles“Dt: the caller says truck sometimes loses power. There is no warning that it is going to happen every time. The caller said that sometimes the engine light would come on, and then vehicle would lose power, and sometimes the light would not come on when he lost power. It happens at any speed and when sitting still. Truck has been to dealer 5 times and they could not find the cause of the problem. He recently had recall work done on the wiring harness. After 170 miles the truck continued to lose power. The caller had an appointment next tuesday with dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134044, filed 2005-09, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative…
- 10019810Apr 29, 2006Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795Apr 28, 2006P0404 SERVICE TIP.
- 10019949Jan 1, 2006Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
- 10017928Jan 1, 2006Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 50% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 17 | 38% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 30 | 27% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
42 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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