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2004 Ford F-650 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford F-650 SD, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints101 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Ford F-650 SD has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling41
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Tires20
Electrical system10
Structure11
Suspension10
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 Ford F-650 SD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 03V-319 · Aug 28, 2003 · 97 vehicles

Risk. IF THE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE MISROUTED, AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF AIR FROM THE PRIMARY AIR TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT HAVE SERVICE AIR BAKE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other F-650 SD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-650 SD median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15'16'18'19'21'23'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F-650 SD owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while…
Complaint 11607314 · Aug 8, 2024
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A DRIVEWAY BETWEEN 5 -15 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING AND MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE'S O-RING PISTONS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED.
Complaint 10167184 · Aug 31, 2006 · 71,000 miles
VEHICLE STALLED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO INDICATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS DUE TO THE FAILURE.*AK *BF *NM
Complaint 10117446 · May 23, 2005 · 9,000 miles

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