2004 Ford F Series
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
3 of 7 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.
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While driving down interstate drivers window for no reason just fell down causing a load crashing noise I nearly went into ditch. Two days later the drivers rear window did samething.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-08
Also filed under Electrical system
2004 Ford f-150 power window regulator failed on two of the four doors while driving causing the windows to come crashing down shattering one.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-27
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.
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While driving my 2004 F150 and approaching a red light or turn my truck will intermittently shut off and need to be restarted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-18
I bought a Ford F450 new and from day one I have problems with the 6.0 diesel engine. The latest was a blown intercoller and to engine cylinders.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-10
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.
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Started having problems last year with transmission. Overdrive would go out and sometimes transmission would not engage at highway speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-23
Electrical system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford F Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Ford F Series 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 Series?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F Series have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.