2004 Ford F-350 engine and engine cooling problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Ford F-350 — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated the exhaust system warning light illuminated and the engine loss power. The vehicle restarted. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v139000 (power train). The…”
filed Oct 9, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated that coolant was observed leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Mar 22, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt
05215 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 31, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299. *tt
18397 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 F-350 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 F-350 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 F-350 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 F-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 F-350 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 F-350 | 17 | 15% |
| 2003 F-350 | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 F-350 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 F-350 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 F-350 | 17 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford F-350
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.