1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Steering

2004 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 14, 2019 · 268,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering

    Takata inflators; my vehicle started all types of problems intermittent ones that cost me several thousand dollars never fixing the problem this is were it all began,,.my vehicle died going up fairly steep hill to grave yard, it immediately rolled back shoving a family members vehicle down hill a ways until they turned away from the cliff edge leaving me all alone.until going through a run off ditch stopping over it…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11190120

  • April 20, 2015 · 100,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the power steering failed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

    ODI 10713462

  • December 13, 2013 · 47,000 miles

    Body · Steering · Wheels

    While traveling through tn, towing a trailer, the front driver's side tire delaminated and blew. This caused the vehicle to veer across the meridian and almost into on-coming traffic. The damages include the rim, fender, wheel well, front bumper and fairing. This is a estimate, the vehicle goes into the shop tomorrow to be evaluated by a mechanic and receive repairs. This is a similar incident that occurred in may…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10556634

  • January 9, 2012 · 73,251 miles

    Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering

    Engine began bucking, sudden power loss and power steering and power brake loss. Mechanic conclusion was that the lining of the fuel tank had dislodged and caused the engine to foul, causing a sudden power loss. Dealer said they had never heard of the problem but we later learned they were very familiar with it, had done dozens of repairs (replacement of tank with poly tank) and that a "secret" repair bulletin had…

    ODI 10498450

  • October 13, 2010 · 150,000 miles

    Fuel Injection System · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral and was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. While driving various speeds, the battery, oil pressure and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was…

    ODI 11031616

  • March 9, 2007 · 35,570 miles

    Steering

    On march 5 2007 i was having problems steering my truck. I took it to an alignment shop. They told me to take it to the ford dealership. Ford said they repaired the problem. 4 days later i lost control of the truck in a curve and hit a dump truck. The alignment shop later told me that the truck had a defective steering gearbox and that ford should have fixed it. *jb

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10207887

  • December 21, 2004 · 60,942 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Glass, Side/Rear · Starter Assembly · Steering

    2004 ford f350 developed problems with the engine.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle would run rough. The starter burned out causing the vehicle not to start. The vehicle had multiple fuel system problems. The rear window latch assembly broke. The steering dampner chafed. The long drag link was replaced because it was weak. Steering stabilizer was installed because it wasn't installed at factory. *nm

    ODI 10128050

  • August 17, 2004 · 2,500 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Steering

    While driving up a hill there was erratic behavior in the transmission that caused inconsistency in the shifting. As a result, vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection , and steering failed. *ak

    ODI 10089210