2004 Ford F-550 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford F-550 SD, 2% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-550 SD. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle failed to restart and it was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the high pressure oil pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 8/8/12 updated 08/15/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10460223, filed 2012-06, 30,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 3 | 50% |
| 2008 | 6 | 23% |
| 2007 | 6 | 26% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-550 SD
26 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
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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