2004 Ford F-650 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Tires (1) · Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (61)
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 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
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-02-01 · ASI-44408 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module installation (pmi). model 2001-2004 f-super duty. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2014-02-01 · ASI-44404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger 2008-03-01 · 08-2-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08. *nj
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 2007-12-01 · 20064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2004-2006 f-650/f-750 and 2006 lcf - fuel tanks. *nj
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2007-10-01 · 07219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
6.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles. *nj
Showing the 6 most recent of 61 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-08-08 · Structure“the contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 ford f-650 sd 3-ton commercial vehicle. the contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong engine o…”
2008-08-15 · Electrical System · 6,000 mi“lights on the unit will just shut of randomly i bought this new aug 24 2007 dealer looked at it said its a ford issue i contacted ford to get repaired ford says it is out of warranty. the dealer had to send in a form on line to get warranty started takes 7 working days they said. i have waited 2 weeks and still no way to fit it fixed called ford in…”
2007-02-05 · Tires“hankook tires are being installed on vehicles which require a load range higher than a passenger tire p235/r16 sl. these vehicles weigh in at 24,000 lbs gvw and at times can be overloaded. they also do not take into account the 5% safety factor since the rears are on duals. tires were wearing extremely fast and some were developing separations in …”
2006-11-22 · Tires:tread/Belt · 125,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear left inside tire blew out. the road was clear of debris. the vehicle was driven off to the side of the road, then driven to an independent tire shop where a used tire replaced the failed tire. most of the separated tread was left on the side of the highway. the failed tire was only three we…”
2006-08-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 71,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while exiting a driveway between 5 -15 mph the engine started smoking and making a knocking sound. the service dealer determined that the engine's o-ring pistons were defective and the engine may need to be replaced. the check engine light was not illuminated.…”
2005-08-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 20,341 mi“2004 f650 tow truck brakes keep eating rotor had to replace whole driver side brake system 2 times , we only got 13,8888 miles on the first brake job. *jb…”
2005-05-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,000 mi“vehicle stalled on 2 separate occasions while driving. dealership was unable to indicate the cause of the failure. vehicle was at the dealership for the last 2 weeks due to the failure.*ak *bf *nm…”
2004-10-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control · 8,500 mi“ford f650. 17,000 miles on truck, had since new. been in shop for performance, power, and fuel economy issue`s 4 out of 6 weeks. c7 300 h.p. caterpillar engine. cat admits known issue with computer not able to correctly tell engine proper fuel measurements. engine wear masks proper alignment. down time has lost me business and money. federal…”
2004-05-13 · Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System · 3 mi“this truck has a terrible vibration starting at 53 and going thru 65 then the intensity lessons but continues. shift of transmission is almost impossible at time, front end has problems including wearing of tired in 29960 miles. *ak…”
2003-09-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light“consumer stated that for the last six months abs indicator light has been flashing. dealer has been contacted.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.