2004 Ford F-350 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 47 complaints for the 2004 Ford F-350 SD, 30% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 40 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 | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
2004 ford f350 crew cab diesel sat idle in driveway for approx. 6 weeks. A fire started in engine comp. While vehicle was off and unoccupied.
Dt*: the contact stated intermittently while traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power but did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the turbo was replaced. This occurred at least four more times and the dealership reattached the hose from the turbo to the engine. The vehicle has not been driven since that repair. 06/02/06 updated turbo hose to intake manifold continues to blow off causing loss of power and large amount of smoke emitted from exhaust pipe.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints