2004 Ford F-250 engine problems
63 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2004 Ford F-250, which is 31% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that the egr cooler and turbo failed which caused smoke to be emitted. The dealer stated that the egr cooler needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was being repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Bought 2004 f250 crew king ranch diesel in jan. 04. Vehicle idles down and dies while driving at speed limit. With foot on brake at intersections or stop lights vehicle accelerates on it's own. While accelerating vehicle will die, then restart and lunge forward with acceleration. Has happened 5 times since purchase. Dealer has been unable to resolve. Ford motor has been uncooperative to any of my calls to consumer relations. Dealership is doing their best, ford will not admit problems with this engine and system.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-250
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints