2004 Ford F Super Duty Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,344miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford F Super Duty, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,344 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.
“Engine,6.0 diesel was loosing water. Took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the head gaskets were blown and that the head bolts were soft and had stretched. This is a known fault with this engine according to the dealer. If it is a known fault, why hasn't there been a recall to fix this. I have never known an engine to have blown head gaskets at 104,551 miles. There are numerous service bulletins on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10670813, filed 2015-01, 104,551 miles“Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with EGR related diagnostic trouble codes (p0401, p0402, p0403, p0404, p0405, or p0406). Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (EGR valve).”
NHTSA complaint #10573470, filed 2014-03, 40,000 miles“Engine 6.0l, check engine light on, code p0299, 'underboost , car owned since new, odometer now has 12,100 mlesi Ford dealership reporting that engine turbo-compressor may need replacement”
NHTSA complaint #10775379, filed 2015-09, 12,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10045340Jul 10, 2012Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs)…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F Super Duty
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F Super Duty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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