2004 Ford F-550 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 2004 Ford F-550 SD, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 29,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Truck was taken to dealer for overheating problem. On the first trip out with the truck after being picked up from the dealership, the truck overheated and caught fire. Extensive damage and neither dealership or ford want to investigate source of fire. Truck was under warranty at the time of the incident.
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Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-550 SD
- Fuel system 26 complaints
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