Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · 2011 · reported 07/13/2011
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2004 Ford F-350 SD Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System:wiring — runs 2.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
130Complaints
3Recalls
3Crashes
2Fires
2Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System:wiring (12.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System:wiring complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:wiring | 16 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 05V270000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 15 · 11.5% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 10% | Recalled | Recall 05V270000 |
| Tires | 13 · 10% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 · 9.2% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 11 · 8.5% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Wheels:hub
NHTSA campaign 07E106000 · 2007 · reported 12/17/2007
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 05V270000 · 2005 · reported 06/10/2005
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, SHUT OFF AND…”NHTSA complaint 10373456 — filed 12/30/2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND DRIVE…”NHTSA complaint 10328031 — filed 04/29/2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
“I OWN A 2004 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL TRUCK AND I PURCHASED IT BRAND FROM SHEEHY FORD DEALERSHIP IN MARLOW HEIGHTS. THIS TRUCK STALLS…”NHTSA complaint 10294060 — filed 11/30/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-350 SD?
Electrical system:wiring issues are the most-reported category, cited in 16 of 130 NHTSA complaints (12.3%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (15), electrical system (13), tires (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2004 Ford F-350 SD have?
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2004 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 11V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 Ford F-350 SD's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
