2004 Ford F-350 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“2004 f350 truck with new tires put on by langdale Ford dealer are wrong size and a damaged wheel - I bought this truck on sept 2 2009, during test drive I advise salesman chris lane about a rough ride and I though maybe a tire was out of balance. He told me that it was flat spots from sitting on the lot and it would smooth out as I drove it. After 1 & a half weeks I called back and was referred to a jack sr. Whom is the service manager. He advised me they would for $80-85.00 hr. Put it on a computer and check it out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10289349, filed 2009-10, 103,000 miles“Pulling my 5th wheel camper with f350 dulley only 23 miles from home at 60 miles MPH drivers side outside duell 3/4 of tread separated from tire down to steel belts ripped duelley fender off truck damaged to camper also . …”
NHTSA complaint #10279014, filed 2009-07, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the entire vehicle was rusted and corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to purchase a new vehicle and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10458454, filed 2012-05, 60,000 miles“Dt: the consumer owns a 2004 Ford f350 super duty. She stated while trying to get into the truck the passenger side running board fell off of the vehicle causing her to fall and get hurt. The drivers side running board fell off about three weeks and know one was hurt as a result to that one.”
NHTSA complaint #10129962, filed 2005-08“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f350 superduty. As the contact was getting into the vehicle, the running board that is attached to the driver side door completely detached. He sustained a bruised ankle as a result. The current mileage was 43,635 and the failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10198990, filed 2007-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
42 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
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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