2004 Ford F-350 power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Ford F-350 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle off to the side of the road and made multiple attempts to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to…”
filed Jul 16, 2020
“The front end auto hub did not disconnect from 4 wheel drive. The position switch was at 2 wheel drive. The dash light showing 4 wheel drive was off. Nothing indicated the vacuum system had failed to correctly position the auto hub. The front hub gearing was destroyed. Noise and funny steering. An…”
filed Sep 10, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Low/reverse gear set pinion shaft(s) that may walk out, causing metallic particle contamination. Customer satisfaction program 04b24. Transmission reverse planet replacement. *tt supplement #1 and #2. *tt supplement #3…
04B24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 20054x4 transfer case jump out of 4th or 4l - manual shift transfer case. *tt
0536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2005
Power Train problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 F-350 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 F-350 | 9 | 7% |
| 2009 F-350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 F-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 F-350 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 F-350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 F-350 | 10 | 9% |
| 2001 F-350 | 17 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford F-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.