2004 Ford F-450 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 21%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Ford F-450 SD, 21% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,200 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 Ford f-450 had rotting oil pan. It was determined by Ford that the cause was from environmental issues. Vehicle was only used on-road at all times and there was no reason after four years that the oil pan should have rotted out because of environmental issues. We are located in connecticut, nowhere near salt water. It cost our company $1,500 to replace the pan and related items. We did have a three-year extended warranty on the vehicle; however, we feel an oil pan should not rot after four years of normal wear and tear on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10290826, filed 2009-11, 27,200 miles“Purchased 2004 Ford f-450 deisel truck 5/31/04 - first had at dale jarrett Ford in monroe, nc in july regarding problem with turbo but have no documentation for first visit - 8/12/04 dale jarrett Ford examined truck for loss of power and problem with turbo - result: operating to specs according to service dept. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093425, filed 2004-10, 4,250 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford f-450. While the contact was driving 65 MPH he noticed thick white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe and moments later the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they replaced the egv valve, computer, and 6 injectors; however, the failure continued to occur. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 69,122. Updated 04/01/10 updated 10/05/10”
NHTSA complaint #10305820, filed 2010-02, 69,122 miles“2004 f-450 6.0 diesel in shop 15 times, hoses burn replace and burns again ,truck shakes real bad . Oil leaks , radiator hoses leaks ,glow plugs,bad injectors ,wires rubs motor shuts truck off,instrument panel battery light comes on and off and then stays on. Loses power.”
NHTSA complaint #10112477, filed 2005-03“Ltr fwd fm (va) re defect fuel injection and air induction system for a 2004 Ford f-450 medium duty truck. The consumer stated a few months after purchasing the truck, he began having a recurring problem with the truck loosing power. The consumer believed the problem was associated with the fuel injection and air induction system for the turbo charger. On 4 occasions, while driving up a mountain, he experienced a sudden loss of power that was caused by the truck going from 65 MPH to less than 10 MPH in a matter of seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #10319740, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10022295Jul 25, 2007Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17.
- 10020150Jun 1, 2006Repeat turbocharger or vgt replacement.
- 10019945Apr 1, 2006Voluntary emission recall 06e17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. Corrosion may exist at the electrode surface on the exhaust pressure (ep) sensor; fuel delivery…
- 10019380Mar 13, 2006White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l.
- 10020069Jan 1, 2006Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10017806Oct 31, 2005Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005.
- 10018062Oct 7, 2005Coolant degas bottle overflow.
- 10017996Aug 18, 2005Voluntary emission recall 05e15 - supplement #2. Exhaust pressure sensor replacement, on-board diagnostic system and engine control module recalibrations.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 28 | 41% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
| 2006 | 9 | 26% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 | 4 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 12% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1991 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-450 SD
20 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-450 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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