MYRModel Year Report

2004 Ford F Super Duty

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2004 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:59.619Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 14 2005: 27 complaints 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 14 2005: 27 complaints 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 14 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008

2004: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

4 of 14 total reports mention: engine.

Electrical system

4 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Driving truck down road I hear the radio shut off, then all dash board lights are off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-05

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

While towing a 13000 pound fifth wheel trailer with my truck (2004 F250 6.0L diesel engine) the engine shut off. I lost power steering and power brakes as a result. I was able to slow down and pull over to shoulder lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-29

Service brakes

3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.

Fuel system, diesel

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel.

Show complaint excerpts

EGR cooler and oil cooler failed in a intersection. This is a safety defect . Looked problem up on internet and found thousands of the same defects with other f-250 diesel engines. Ford must recall before someone gets killed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-08

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

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 Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F Super Duty 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.