2004 Ford F-350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Ford F-350, 1% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,550 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“There are toxic fumes coming through the defroster when it is turned on. Which is distracting the driver on the road. Manufacturer had been contacted by consumer. The consumer purchased a carbon monoxide detector in which the vehicle registered 40 ppm. As the weather turned cold, the consumer was unable to use the defroster or heater due to the diesel fumes from the exhaust system. The consumer suffered nose bleeds and his mother-in-law had become ill while riding in the vehicle. Two dealerships stated that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10117789, filed 2005-05, 1,100 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the computer module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred the following day and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the computer module was replaced a second time but to no avail. The dealer then replaced the fuse box as but the repair did not prevent the failure from recurring. Additionally, the turn signals, daytime running lights and the tail lights had become inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575937, filed 2014-03, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-350 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-250 2002–2007 +5 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350
64 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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