2004 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 118 complaints for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 118 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 105 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 41 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 105 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
I get exhaust fumes / diesel smell through my vents. I brought the truck in at 1500 miles and they replaced the exhaust manifold. It didn't help. They said drive it, and see if it gets better. I have brought the truck in 5 times for the smell, and they can not fix the problem. Ford is telling me it's normal. I have friends with the same vehicle and they do not get the fumes coming through their vents. Sometimes the fumes are so strong that my eyes burn.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f250 super duty diesel. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer advised her to immediately bring in the vehicle for repair and they found an oil leak that leaked into the icp sensor. The contact paid over $600 to have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 47,000. Updated 12/09/09 the dealer informed the consumer that the problem will continue to happen due to a desgin flaw.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Exhaust system 17 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints