2004 Ford F-450 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (12) · Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System (3) · Power Train (2)
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25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: 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 EQU
Risk: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Service bulletins (128)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Power Train 2021-02-10 · RFI20210210_624- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a transmission line. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. the transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-C2C6H-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Electrical System 2019-09-02 · SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2002-2008 f-super duty, f-150 and mark lt vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the vsm. the programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. to ensure the vsm is conf
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-05-01 · ASI-44534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-01-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 71,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-450 sd. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the fuel tank lining had failed. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 05v270000 (el…”
2013-11-03 · Fuel System, Diesel“10/17/13 i was driving on the interstate with a load of cattle running fine and just lost power going on the interstate going from 65 to 10 miles an hour. traffic zipping by. i thought it was the fuel filters but it done the same after i changed them. i took it to a garage and he said he the tank liner was coming apart now it messed up my injectors…”
2012-11-03 · Power Train · 59,000 mi“vehicle looses power, no acceleration, occurs most frequently under heavy load or high acceleration demand, told by ford dealer the problem is caused by de-laminating fuel tank resulting in fuel tank coating entering the fuel system and obstructing diesel fuel flow to motor when high demand for duel occurs. near collision at freeway speeds and was …”
2012-02-21 · Fuel System, Diesel · 80,000 mi“at appx. 80,000 miles on our 2004 f450 sd fuel tank delaminated causing fuel system failure which resulted in sudden loss of power. we have always purchased high quality diesel from reputatable gas stations (chevron, shell). vehicle repaired at ford and had contacted ford motor company regarding reimbursement of cost and was declined. *tr…”
2012-01-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 80,000 mi“truck fails to maintain speed (acts fuel starved) and is at risk of stalling in traffic. vehicle has been maintain completely at ford dealership and has had no aftermarket adjustments. after taking this truck to the ford dealer (parr ford in bremerton, wa) we have been notified that the fuel tank is delaminating and causing particles to clog the fu…”
2011-11-28 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-450. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph. the check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer performed a diagnostic that located the failure as the fuel liner delaminating. the dealer replaced the fuel tank and the manuf…”
2011-07-15 · Fuel System, Diesel“tl* the contact owns a 2004 f-450 sd. while driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would loose power and would stall intermittently. the dealer diagnosed that there was delamination found in the fuel tank lining, which was flaking off and causing a leak in the fuel filter and fuel pump. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. th…”
2011-05-24 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly“2004 ford f450 ambulance. consumer states defective of the fuel tank *tgw the consumer stated as a result of a serious structural defect of the fuel tank, the vehicle stalled during several emergency calls. the coating in the interior diesel fuel tank corroded and collected as sediment, which extracted into the fuel system. the fuel line became …”
2010-06-18 · Electrical System · 41,498 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-450. she stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where it was diagnosed for injector control pressure, sensor connector failure. the contact believed the failure was associated with nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical sy…”
2010-06-01 · Fuel System, Diesel · 110,000 mi“fuel tank delamination. trucks started running bad, would eventually stop. has left me and my employees stranded several times, sometimes in unsafe traffic areas. new fuel tanks installed, fuel pumps injectors put in new. entire fuel system cleaned. just under $5000.00 each time. ford says biofuel is the cause. never have used biofuel in anything. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.