2004 Ford F-650 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Ford F-650 SD, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“Ford f650. 17,000 miles on truck, had since new. Been in shop for performance, power, and fuel economy issue`s 4 out of 6 weeks. C7 300 h.p. Caterpillar engine. Cat admits known issue with computer not able to correctly tell engine proper fuel measurements. Engine wear masks proper alignment. Down time has lost me business and money. Federal motor carrier 494973. Cat put new engine in at 23,000 miles, telling me engine was not issue, and was clearly a computer and engine combo issue. I have asked for money back on truck. They continue to say lets look at again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095799, filed 2004-10, 8,500 miles“Vehicle stalled on 2 separate occasions while driving. Dealership was unable to indicate the cause of the failure. Vehicle was at the dealership for the last 2 weeks due to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10117446, filed 2005-05, 9,000 miles“The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong engine oil odor and carbon monoxide odor entering the cabin through the gap in the floorboard. The contact stated that he had headaches due to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607314, filed 2024-08Related 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…
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10022297Jul 25, 2007White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start.
- 10022295Jul 25, 2007Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17.
- 10022293Jul 25, 20076.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021485May 8, 2007White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start.
- 10021482May 8, 2007No start, no ecm/tcm communications and/or flashing automatic transmission indicator.
- 10022243Apr 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021221Mar 23, 2007Check engine and/or stop engine light on - cummins engine only.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-650 SD
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-650 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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