2004 Ford F-350 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“We purchased this truck new to tow our 5th wheel. At 16,000 miles the turbo was replaced under warranty. Now at 31,412 miles, again, the turbo had to be replaced but this time at our expense. This second turbo rusted and was not repairable. Our truck has had all of the recommended maintenance done at the appropriate time/mileage. It has never had any after market equipment used on it or has it been abused in any way. This problem exists because of the poorly engineered and designed engine/EGR system. It puts moisture into the turbo without a method to remove it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462324, filed 2012-06, 31,412 miles“Getting on entrance ramp i35 north, f350 loss power no acceleration, semi truck almost ran over us, due to no power, white smoke coming out the pipe, then truck stalled and would not restart. Since then the truck has silver flaking in fuel line have replaced several things, still not functional. Having same problems now with f550 2006. Both with 6.0 engines and fault y gas tanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10660831, filed 2014-11, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 SD. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the oil pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 161,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10695498, filed 2015-03, 161,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, white smoke emitted from the tail pipe at an alarming rate and acceleration power was lost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10537722, filed 2013-08, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f350. The contact started the ignition and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the malfunction was contributed to the faulty turbo charger. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10465572, filed 2012-07, 90,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 15 | 15% |
| 2020 | 14 | 7% |
| 2019 | 18 | 4% |
| 2018 | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 11% |
| 2015 | 38 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 9 | 21% |
| 2010 | 7 | 14% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
42 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTires
17 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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