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2004 Ford F-350 Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 159 total for the year
Median mileage
1,672miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Ford F-350, 1% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,672 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.

“Ford F-350 power stroke diesel 2004 has stalled twice while driving down the road. Loose power steer and brakes on highway. Have replaced turbo charger and worked on fuel injection system. Turbo charger is now making the same noise again. Mileage when worked on 2994/4437/18081.”

NHTSA complaint #10153744, filed 2006-03, 2,994 miles

“While driving at 55 MPH,my new 2004 f350 6.0 super duty diesel transmission locked uo,. Causing the vehicle to skid out of control at a intersection.had vehicle towed to dealership where a new transmission was installed .two mouths later, vehicle started stalling while at idle and while driving, causing loss of steering and brakes.vehicle again taking to dealer were new codes from Ford where put in computer. This did not correct the problem. Returned vehicle to dealer again mechanic not available. Vehicle returned with no diagnostics. …”

NHTSA complaint #10100271, filed 2004-11, 350 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201111%
200611%
200511%
200421%
200222%
200121%
200041%
1999102%
199721%
199611%
199521%

Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350

Engine cooling
64 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-350

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