2004 Ford F-350 SD engine and engine cooling problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Ford F-350 SD — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The truck started to stall on several occasions as I was attempting to get up to road speed of 55 mph. The truck was losing speed, jerking and black smoke coming out of the exhaust. There were no indications of engine failure to warn me of any problems, ie. Engine light. This occurred on more than…”
filed Feb 3, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an automotive shop where it was diagnosed as having a malfunction to the…”
filed Mar 20, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. Model…
ASI-44404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2014
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 5 | 17% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 5 | 12% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
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.