2004 Ford F-450 SD
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Fuel system, diesel
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, diesel
42% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
21% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing diesel and turbo/supercharger.
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Purchased 2004 Ford f-450 deisel truck 5/31/04 - first had at dale jarrett Ford in monroe, nc in July regarding problem with turbo but have no documentation for first visit - 8/12/04 dale jarrett Ford examined truck for loss of power and problem...
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-01
Fuel system, other
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system.
Power train
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-03
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood.
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Dt: consumer states her 2004 Ford F450 caught on fire while in operation. Smoke was coming from under the hood before the fire. The vehicle was last serviced on April 11, 2005. The fire department did respond.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-06
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-02-15Engineering analysisClosed 2005-11-02 Engine stalling
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2005-07-22Electrical system05V270000 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.
Remedy: 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…
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2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…
Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
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2011-08-15Exterior lighting11V352000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, diesel: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V270000 · Electrical system
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2004 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Ford F-450 SD is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.