KnownCarProblems2004 Ford F-450 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the fuel system (61% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles). It is 5th of 25 F-450 SD model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2004 Ford F-450 SD problems
Fuel system
20 complaints · 61%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the fuel tank lining had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Ford f-450. While the contact was driving 65 MPH he noticed thick white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe and moments later the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they replaced the egv valve, computer, and 6 injectors; however, the failure continued to…
Engine
8 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: engine.
Purchased 2004 Ford f-450 deisel truck 5/31/04 - first had at dale jarrett Ford in monroe, nc in july regarding problem with turbo but have no documentation for first visit - 8/12/04 dale jarrett Ford examined truck for loss of power and problem with turbo - result: operating to specs according to service dept.…
2004 Ford f-450 had rotting oil pan. It was determined by Ford that the cause was from "environmental issues." vehicle was only used on-road at all times and there was no reason after four years that the oil pan should have rotted out because of "environmental issues." we are located in connecticut, nowhere near salt…
Transmission
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: driveline.
Steering bracket bottoms out when truck is turned to the right all the way...causing it to break steering bracket that is made onto front rear housing.
Vehicle looses power, no acceleration, occurs most frequently under heavy load or high acceleration demand, told by Ford dealer the problem is caused by de-laminating fuel tank resulting in fuel tank coating entering the fuel system and obstructing diesel fuel flow to motor when high demand for duel occurs. Near…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: wiring.
Dt: consumer states her 2004 Ford f450 caught on fire while in operation. Smoke was coming from under the hood before the fire. The vehicle was last serviced on april 11, 2005. The fire department did respond. The engine compartment and cab melted. Therefore, there was no investigation as to why this occurred. This…
The contact owns a 2004 Ford f-450. She stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was diagnosed for injector control pressure, sensor connector failure. The contact believed the failure was associated with NHTSA recall campaign id number…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Ford F-450 SD recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine stalling
Summary
In a june 7, 2005 letter, ford notified odi that it would be conducting a safety recall of approximately 180,000 ford f-super duty, excursion and e-series vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines to correct two wiring related conditions that could result in engine stall (NHTSA recall no. 05v-270, ford no. 05s34).the affected vehicles were built between september 29, 2003 and may 31, 2004.according to ford, vehicles with the conditions may stall without warning and may or may not restart.ford will instruct owners of vehicles included in the recall to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the fuel injector control module wire harness upgraded or replaced and or have a new injection control
Questions about the 2004 Ford F-450 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-450 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (20 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); engine (8 complaints); transmission (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Ford F-450 SD?
- It is 5th of 25 F-450 SD model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.