2004 Ford F-250 SD Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/14/2026

27Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

10.6%Of all 254 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL37 · 14.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 13%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING27 · 10.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING21 · 8.3%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL18 · 7.1%

Share of the 254 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND…”NHTSA complaint 10194995 — filed 06/29/2007

“THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 0-15 MPH. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED DURING STOPPING OR MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON…”NHTSA complaint 10099220 — filed 11/02/2004

“TRUCK "CUTS OUT" LOSING POWER INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO RHYME OR REASON. IT SEEMS ELECTRICAL SINCE BOTH THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT AS WELL AS THE WATER…”NHTSA complaint 10088968 — filed 09/01/2004

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-250 SD have engine and engine cooling problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Ford F-250 SD: 27 of 254 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

254 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.