Does the 2004 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-250 SD?

Owners have filed 254 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (101 complaints), followed by electrical system (56).

How many 2004 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

13 of 254 complaints report a crash and 12 a fire; 14 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems

2 recalls and 254 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD.

recalls

254

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Ford F-250 SD recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights · Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 11V352000 · reported July 13, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 05V270000 · reported June 10, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 180,104 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling101
Electrical system56
Power train21
Fuel system, diesel18
Tires17
Vehicle speed control17
Steering15
Suspension15
Engine14
Fuel system, gasoline9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 5, 2019 · Engine · 11,686 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. IN OTHER INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH A DELAY AND THE ENGINE WAS SLOW TO GAIN SPEED, BUT LATER ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. DAN COLLINS FORD [phone removed], LOCATED AT 351 N…

May 26, 2019 · Electrical system · 175,649 miles
TAKARA RECALL I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I ALL THE SUDDEN HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND IT WAS LIKE THE MOTOR WAS SPUTTERING LIKE IT HAD A MISFIRE AFTER THAT IT'S VERY HARD TO START AND BARELY MOVES IT COMES UP WITH MULTIPLE INJECTOR CODES THAT ALL FAILED AT THE SAME TIME SOME HIGH…

Apr 22, 2019 · Electrical system · 90,000 miles
2004 FORD F250 SD 6.0L SPUTTERS, LUNGES & DIES OUT WHEN IDLE, WAITING IN TRAFFIC OR DRIVING SLOWLY. LUCKILY, IT'S BEEN STARTING RIGHT BACK UP. IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING QUITE OFTEN LATELY. LOOKED UP POSSIBLE CAUSES AND FOUND RECALL 05V270000 FROM 2005, WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE EXACT ISSUE I AM HAVING. CALLED FORD AND WAS…

Mar 5, 2019 · Seats · fire reported
CPSC: HEATED SEAT COVER WAS PLUGGED INTO 2004 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY VIA THE DC 12V. THE VEHICLE WAS ON FOR 30.

Jan 28, 2019 · Service brakes · 169,000 miles
THE PARKING BRAKES WERE NEVER VERY EFFECTIVE AND DESPITE BEING REPAIRED SEVERAL NOTHING HAS BEEN ABLE TO IMPROVE THEM. THE TRUCK HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DISC REAR BRAKES. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PARK IT ON A HILL EVEN IF ITS LEFT IN GEAR.

F-250 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	2	288	10	19
2002	3	245	12	18
2003	4	178	6	10
2004	2	254	13	12
2005	3	295	6	6
2006	1	274	5	4
2007	1	54	2	1

Across all years, the 2019 F-250 SD has the most complaints (1,165). All Ford F-250 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Ford F-250 SD, the most recent reported on July 13, 2011 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-250 SD?: Owners have filed 254 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (101 complaints), followed by electrical system (56).
How many 2004 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 13 of 254 complaints report a crash and 12 a fire; 14 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 5, 2019.