KnownCarProblems2004 Ford F-550 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford F-550 SD, most often about the fuel system (53% of complaints, typically around 44,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about F-550 SD model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2004 Ford F-550 SD problems
Fuel system
26 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system.
2004 Ford f550 44k miles truck stopped running dealer told me that the fuel tank is rusting from the in side out. Dealer told me that they changed out about 50 tanks so far and Ford would not cover it . Ford is say its a fuel problem. This fuel problem is not affecting chevy truck fuel tanks. The mechanic let me look…
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-550 SD. While driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the turbo charger would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the…
Engine
17 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
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.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-550 SD. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle failed to restart and it was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the high pressure oil pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Electrical
9 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Ford f550. Two hours after the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact stated that it was an electrical fire inside the cab that did not seem to affect the engine. The fire was not reported to the fire department or police. The contact used water and a fire extinguisher to extinguish the…
- the contact owns a 2004 Ford f550. The contact stated that approximately 1 year the vehicle had an electrical short., took the vehicle to be repaired and that very same day had problems with the transmission slipping. The contact stated that approximately one year later in january 2007 the transmission would not…
Transmission
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
Dt: purchased new Ford 2004 f550 truck in july 2004 and vehicle had to be services for transmission problems on september 2004, november2004, december 2004, may 2005 and june 2005. All instances, transmission was not shifting gears and turbo blew out. The transmission problems occurred under 1400 miles and the speed…
- the contact owns a 2004 Ford f550. The contact stated that approximately 1 year the vehicle had an electrical short., took the vehicle to be repaired and that very same day had problems with the transmission slipping. The contact stated that approximately one year later in january 2007 the transmission would not…
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-550 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-550 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-550 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (26 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 32,500 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about F-550 SD model year since 2000, with 49 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.