2004 Ford F-550 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (18) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (7) · Electrical System (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
39 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 (129)
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 129 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-02-09 · Electrical System:wiring · 155,862 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 sd. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred approximately one mile later. the vehicle did not restart and was towed to the contact's job. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was …”
2015-10-13 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 super duty. while the link was in the air with a worker located in the bucket, the link fractured without warning. the worker's bucket came down with force causing injury to his head, back, and pelvic area. the worker received medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the contact stated that the vin wa…”
2013-02-25 · Fuel System, Diesel · 36,000 mi“the truck in question is a 2004 ford f-550 diesel. upon depressing gas pedal, truck stalled and no longer worked properly. truck was towed to local ford dealer where it was determined that the fuel tank was suffering from rust inside the tank. based on the work done, rust particles that formed inside the tank were forced through the fuel pump and…”
2012-08-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 sd. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the turbo charger would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time where the …”
2012-07-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel“2004 f550 diesel. consumer states vehicle has a faulty head-gasket *tgw the consumer stated the truck would only run for 20 minutes before it overheated. the consumer was informed it cost close to 10,000 to fix the truck. *jb…”
2012-06-01 · Engine · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-550 sd. while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. the vehicle failed to restart and it was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to the high pressure oil pump. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximat…”
2012-04-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 47,000 mi“tl-the contact owns 2004 ford f550 super duty. the contact stated that the fuel tank lining failed and was replaced twice. the failure was not corrected however and the fuel tank lining repeatedly failed, contaminating the fuel system upon each recurrence. the failure was not repaired. the manufacture advised the contact that the fuel lining failur…”
2012-04-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline“2004 f550 trucks have the inside gas tanks pain or linen, peeling or delaminating. this cause the motor to stall. because all the little pieces of paint going to the injectors.for 3 years (2009-2010 and 2011) in a row, we need to fix the problem ourselves costing us $3,500 every time -this year is the same problem. last year i call ford motor co,…”
2012-01-05 · Fuel System, Diesel · 83,000 mi“vehicle (2004 diesel f550 truck) was traveling on i-405 during rush hour traffic when the vehicle stalled. dealer says that the paint/laminate inside the fuel tank is corroding and pieces of debris are being fed into the fuel system causing sudden stalling of vehicle. no off-road diesel has ever been used in the tanks--standard diesel fuel only. …”
2011-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel · 6,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 f-550 sd. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed steam coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised that the turbo had over boosted and caused the engine to fail. the engine was replaced and after the repairs, the contact noticed white smoke fr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.