2004 Ford F-250 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Ford F-250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The tie rod broke while the vehicle was in motion. This caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into another vehicle, causing damage to both vehicles. There was no warning and no sign of any issues. Vehicle has been very well maintained, in fact, it has been in the shop at least once per month…”
filed Jan 23, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights displayed on the instrument panel. Recently, the contact stated that after experiencing the failure, the vehicle failed to restart. Due to the…”
filed Jan 11, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Low/reverse gear set pinion shaft(s) that may walk out, causing metallic particle contamination. Customer satisfaction program 04b24. Transmission reverse planet replacement. *tt supplement #1 and #2. *tt supplement #3…
04B24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 20054x4 transfer case jump out of 4th or 4l - manual shift transfer case. *tt
0536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2005A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt
04266 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
18376 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005
Power Train problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 F-250 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 F-250 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F-250 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F-250 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 F-250 | 14 | 10% |
| 2003 F-250 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 F-250 | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.