Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · 2011 · reported 07/13/2011
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2004 Ford F-350 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — runs 3.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
159Complaints
3Recalls
13Crashes
5Fires
13Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (15.1% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 · 15.1% | Investigation closed | DP05005 · PE04070 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 19 · 11.9% | Investigation closed | DP05005 · PE04070 |
| Engine | 16 · 10.1% | Investigation closed | DP05005 · PE04070 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 14 · 8.8% | Investigation closed | DP05005 · PE04070 |
| Electrical System | 13 · 8.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 9 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 159 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Equipment:electrical
NHTSA campaign 07E066000 · 2007 · reported 08/28/2007
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Tires
NHTSA campaign 04V229000 · 2004 · reported 05/17/2004
IF A TIRE WAS OPERATED IN AN OVER-LOADED OR OVER-INFLATED CONDITION, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE FAILED. THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CORRODED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND…”NHTSA complaint 10446359 — filed 02/03/2012 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“MY 2004 FORD F-350 6.0 DIESEL. HESITATE OR SURGES WHILE DRIVING, AND/OR THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS INCLUDING HIGHWAY SPEED, WILL…”NHTSA complaint 10445520 — filed 01/26/2012 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND THE LIMP…”NHTSA complaint 10432555 — filed 10/24/2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-350?
Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 24 of 159 NHTSA complaints (15.1%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (19), engine (16), engine and engine cooling:engine (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2004 Ford F-350 have?
159 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 2004 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 11V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 Ford F-350's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
