2004 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 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.
“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“Dt: the vehicle stalled under different circumstances. And intermittently. Had problems with the front end, 4-wheel drive, fuel injector, and driver's side front spring has broken,. Later the check engine light came on. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership many times. Consumer received manufacturer's recall concerning the stalling issue. Consumer took vehicle to a dealer to be repaired, but problem recurred. Before the recall the consumer was unsure of what the dealership did to try to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was covered under an extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132153, filed 2005-08, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f350 super duty. When the contact changed gears, the clutch extended down to the floor and the transmission locked into neutral. He was able to move the vehicle onto the shoulder. The contact is a mechanic and stated that the cause of the failure was the master cylinder. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, the replacement part was no longer available. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10234585, filed 2008-07, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f350 super duty. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and experienced a loss of power. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle on 17 occasions and replaced the 2004 turbo with a 2006; however, the failure continued to occur. The computer was also calibrated each time the dealer diagnosed it, but the vehicle continued to lose power. On june 19, 2008, the dealer stated that the low stall speed on the automatic transmission was the reason he was not receiving power. The manufacturer stated that they would call him with detailed information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233656, filed 2008-07, 1,500 miles“Dt: the vehicle stops in the middle of the road without warning. The vehicle has been seen by the dealer 30 or 40 times. The more the vehicle is worked on by the dealer the worse the problem becomes. After vehicles quits it will not start for a few minutes. Then when it starts it smokes. The dealer did recall repair the wiring harness. Also, repairs were made to transmission, radiator, wiring harness, turbo hose, and reprogrammed the computer. All these repairs have not fixed the problem. The dealer last instructed the owner to wait until it quit and then they would tow it to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137199, filed 2005-09Related service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10189008Feb 10, 2021This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10019808Apr 29, 2006Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if pcm is reprogrammed - service tip.
- 10019947Jan 1, 2006Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
- 10018060Oct 7, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p0488 and/or p1334 with no driveability symptoms, harsh shift and/or transmission engagements.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10018070Sep 1, 2005Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
42 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 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