1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Exhaust System

2004 Ford F-350 Exhaust System Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 2, 2014

    Exhaust System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated the exhaust system warning light illuminated and the engine loss power. The vehicle restarted. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v139000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the exhaust sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10643651

  • June 1, 2009 · 86,000 miles

    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

  • September 10, 2004 · 4,000 miles

    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

  • September 1, 2004 · 1,100 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Door · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Headlights

    There are toxic fumes coming through the defroster when it is turned on. Which is distracting the driver on the road. Manufacturer had been contacted by consumer. *ak the consumer purchased a carbon monoxide detector in which the vehicle registered 40 ppm. As the weather turned cold, the consumer was unable to use the defroster or heater due to the diesel fumes from the exhaust system. The consumer suffered nose…

    2 injuries

    ODI 10117789

  • April 25, 2004 · 1,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exhaust System · Turbo/Supercharger

    Dt: under acceleration between 25 and 45 mph the vehicle loses power. There is hesitation when vehicle accelerates. It is as though it bogs down and can not gain any speed. Also, a large amount of black smoke was expelled from the exhaust. When this occurs the truck comes to crawl in middle of traffic, and happens mostly in stop and go traffic, as well as on interstate. Took vehicle to a dealer 4 times for this…

    ODI 10128801

  • April 15, 2004 · 31,000 miles

    Exhaust System · Injectors

    Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the exhaust fumes which seem to be getting into the cab of the pickup. Vehicle has been to the dealers on several occasions. Also, contacted the manufacturer. However, they did not help the owner with this problem. The exhaust fumes were coming through the air conditioner and heat vents. When driving, the exhaust fumes burned the driver's eyes, and gave owner a headache. *ak…

    1 injury

    ODI 10109551