2004 Ford F-550 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 33%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,158miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Ford F-550 SD, 33% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,158 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The truck in question is a 2004 Ford f-550 diesel. Upon depressing gas pedal, truck stalled and no longer worked properly. Truck was towed to local Ford dealer where it was determined that the fuel tank was suffering from rust inside the tank. Based on the work done, rust particles that formed inside the tank were forced through the fuel pump and filter damaging both and causing an issue with the fuel injectors. I called Ford directly to ask about any recalls for this issue and they told me there was no recall currently for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499917, filed 2013-02, 36,000 miles“I purchased a 2004 f550 Ford truck in 2005 with 13,000 orginial miles. I statrted having problems at 40,000 miles when the warranty ran out. I have two major problems: (1) the liner in the fuel tank separated from the tank and went through the fuel system. I had to replace the tank, injectors, and injector pump. (2) the head gaskets blew and the truck has no power. I plan on repairing the gaskets this week. When driving at any speed, the truck suddenly stops. I have contacted my dealer and went through their assistance program. They did not help with the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321313, filed 2010-03, 40,000 miles“On july 7 2006 at 8:00am I was notified by our branch manager in the hartford ct area that one of our trucks was totaled due to fire that burned down the truck overnight. Our driver parked the truck at his driveway at hone at 10:00pm, and the fire took place at 2:00am, 4 hours after his arrival home. I went to see the truck and met the fire marshal of the town of colchester ct where the driver resides. The truck was completely burned, and according to the fire marshall the fire started at the turbo unit of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165792, filed 2006-08, 28,000 miles“While driving a Ford f-550 that I bought used on 01-25-06 from hub city Ford in lafayette, la...the engine lost power and stalled on a 65 MPH. Hwy (hwy 90). Apparently...there is good cause to believe that an ignored recall on this specific truck is the exact reason for this dangerous failure. Not to mention the now lost income from it being in the waiting line at hub city Ford...where I had it towed. I was promised that all was inspected and in good working order prior to driving the truck off the lot. Well...it wasn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149993, filed 2006-02, 262,257 miles“Truck was taken to dealer for overheating problem. On the first trip out with the truck after being picked up from the dealership, the truck overheated and caught fire. Extensive damage and neither dealership or Ford want to investigate source of fire. Truck was under warranty at the time of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10140931, filed 2005-10, 35,158 milesRelated 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.
- 10019385Jan 1, 2006Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l.
- 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-550 SD
26 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-550 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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