2004 Ford F-650 SD
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-08
Also filed under Structure
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-14
Tires
2 of 10 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-13
Structure
1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-08-08Equipment03V283000 Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The…
Remedy: Owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. Owner notification began August 8, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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2003-09-12Service brakes, air03V319000 Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air brake systems." The air brake lines may be misrouted between the primary…
Remedy: Ford will inspect the air brake line routing and if necessary, repair the vehicle. Owner notification began on September 12, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford F-650 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V283000 · Equipment
- Recall 03V319000 · Service brakes, air
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Ford F-650 SD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-650 SD?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F-650 SD have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.