2004 Ford F-350 Diesel Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated that coolant was observed leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage is 73,047. ..updated 04/19/12 *bf updated 04/25/12*jb
ODI 10452685
Diesel · Exhaust System
2004 f350 diesel 6.0 ,egr cooler went out. I was in the middle of the hwy when this occured. Clouds of smoke went out the tailpipe, engine overheating stranding me in the center lane stopped before i could get over to the shoulder. Passerby's help me push my truck off a busy hwy. Smoke was so thick i couldnt nor could other drivers see around me. Ford has had numerous complaints on this engine and part,but have…
ODI 10299874
Diesel · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f350. The contact stated that smoke appeared from the egr cooler tube. She also smelled antifreeze in the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was still safe to drive and to return if the failure worsened. Later, the contact noticed thick, black oil coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced the…
Fire reported
ODI 10267957
Diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f350. While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle will spontaneously decelerate from 60 mph to 15 mph. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop and a mechanic stated that there was excessive carbon in the engine. There is currently no remedy for the failure. The engine size is 6.0l v8. The…
ODI 10263829
Diesel · Fuel System, Diesel
2004 ford f350 dump truck shuts down with no warning. Consumer states that ford will not honor truck warranty and will not repair the problem. *nj the consumer stated when the dump truck shut down, there was no power steering or brakes. The dealer stated the problem was with the diesel tank and diesel line which had eroded due to containments in the diesel gas, however the problem recurred two more times. *jb
ODI 10238212
Diesel
I have a 2004 f-350 superduty 4x4 [6.0 diesel]. I drove through water the depth of the stock tires. The engine ingested water by way of the intake. I was advised by the ford dealership that the incident destroyed the engine. The air intake is located at the front grill. I believe this is a flaw in design, causing easy access for the water to enter from the air intake. I am getting no assistance from the ford company…
ODI 10224590
Diesel · Fuel System, Diesel
The truck stalled in rush hour traffic, just before the entrance to a tunnel. This could have been a very serious safety issue had i not been able to get out of the travel lanes of the interstate. Managed to cross from the right lane, across a merge lane to the shoulder. Managed to restart engine. Excessive smoke, running rough. Stayed on shoulder until engine ran smooth enough to go. Taken to dealer. Egr valve…
ODI 10210006
Diesel · Vehicle Speed Control
The pickup truck keeps running very rough and lurching forward while in drive. The truck has almost completely died on me several times. Even when you have your foot on the brake it will lunge forward and has almost caused me to hit the car in front of me. I have taken it to the dealer 5 or 6 time over the past several months. They have done a upgrade on the computer and replaced several valves/parts. Every time…
ODI 10184125
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Diesel · Seal
2004 ford f350 crewcab rear seal has been replaced three times, turbo unit has been replaced twice. *kb ***nar*** the rear abs sensor was replaced. *jb
ODI 10162638
Diesel
Occasionally while stopped in gear with the brake depressed my truck will "surge" and lurch forawd as the idle increases. If i'm not depressing the brake firmly the truck move foward and won't stop untill very firm pressure is applied to the brake.
ODI 10124821
Diesel
On 16 april 2005 , i took my f-350 turbo diesel dually in for 10,000 mile service ( vehicle had 9400 miles) also asked to have left speaker checked and scheduled an appointment for the recall on the transmission pins replacement. Upon completion of 10,000 mile service i noticed that the vehicle was making a thumping sound when decelerating on the road . Went back to the dealership and asked that they check to see if…
ODI 10118395
Diesel
Vehicle stalls without warning and under no particular load or temperature conditions. *nm
ODI 10107875
Diesel
2004 ford f350 crew cab [redacted] w/ 6.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission. [xxx] 1.) i was on a 180 mile trip, descending hill (from 3800 feet to 1000 feet elevation) at less than 30 mph with cold outdoor temperature. 2.) while coasting down steep grade an engine stall nearly caused an accident due ot loss of power assist for steering and brakes. 3.) dealer recalibrated eec system. My son had the same…
ODI 10112054
Diesel
All of the following is documented on fords computer system through magnussens in newark, ca. June04, started with a rough idle problem took my 2004 f350 back to dealer. Did a reflash seem to fix for a while. Progressed to rough and searching idle. Approximately 9 times back to dealer, each time either clear check engine light or replace parts, approximately 7 or 8 days out of service from june till late august,…
ODI 10095928
Diesel
Incident occurred in the afternoon, the temp was about 70 degrees. The truck was loaded with my family (5 including myself); we were traveling over a hill at about 50 mph. A sign indicated a 6 percent grade. On the way up the hill, at about 2000rpm and about 45 mph we noticed a large amount of black smoke being expelled from the tailpipe. There was no hesitation on power output at that time, then coasting down the…
ODI 10122340
Automatic Transmission · Caliper · Diesel · Exhaust System · Sidewall · Solenoid · Wiring
When truck originally purchased bubble on tire, and dealer said they all come that way, tire went flat while parked about a month later, no holes, we were told tire was no good, had to be replaced. Truck kept stalling, loss of brakes and steering while navigating downhill, solenoid assembly replaced. 2 days later kept stalling. Dealer had truck 21 days to rebuild transmission, again solenoid assembly replaced after…
ODI 10153745
Diesel
2004 f350. Owned truck for 13 months, the truck has been in the shop numerous times. It surges while driving and also goes dead while driving. Recall work was done and did not fix the problem. *nm
ODI 10133340
Diesel
Engine stalls/stops running, leading to a loss of steering and braking. This has ocurred three times, twice at low speed when coming to a stop, once at high speed.*ak
ODI 10088868
Diesel · Equipment
Ford f-350 power stroke diesel 2004 has stalled twice while driving down the road. Loose power steer and brakes on highway. Have replaced turbo charger and worked on fuel injection system. Turbo charger is now making the same noise again. Mileage when worked on 2994/4437/18081. *jb
ODI 10153744