2004 Ford F-350: loss of power steering

7 of the 159 complaints about the 2004 Ford F-350 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 89,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2014
2
2012
4
2011
2
2009
1
2008
9
2006
5
2005
2
2004
7
2003
3
2002
2
2001
6
2000
17
1999
10
1997
5
1996
1
1995
4
1994
3
1993
3
1992
6

What owners say

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 268,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

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 into 2 trees. I had no steering no brakes and thank god the trees were there to stop my truck if not their was a 100 foot cliff next.. I know nothing about recalls or such I just tried to fix my truck problem by problem as symptoms came on I have all types of recent receipts that all came from silverish dark maybe even gray matter stuff in the tank. When I get my bank statement I will itemize all and submit them when final cost is over.

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Steering · 100,000 miles · NV

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.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 89,000 miles · UT

My 2004 ford f-350 6.0 diesel. Hesitate or surges while driving, and/or the engine may stall while driving at all speeds including highway speed, will lose power steering and brakes and when at a stop it will lunge forward. The engine may or may not restart after stall. I feel that this is a great safety concern I have almost lost control of my vehicle on a few occasions while towing my boat and going around corners. I have heard of other people having the same problems with their 2004 6.0 diesels. Please help!

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

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.

Filed Nov 20, 2004 · Transmission · 350 miles · MD

While driving at 55 MPH,my new 2004 f350 6.0 super duty diesel transmission locked uo,. Causing the vehicle to skid out of control at a intersection.had vehicle towed to dealership where a new transmission was installed .two mouths later, vehicle started stalling while at idle and while driving, causing loss of steering and brakes.vehicle again taking to dealer were new codes from ford where put in computer. This did not correct the problem. Returned vehicle to dealer again mechanic not available. Vehicle returned with no diagnostics. Then three days later vehicle back at dealership for another transmission. With only 12,000 miles on vehicle. I fear for the safety of family and others while driving this vehicle.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Engine · 11,803 miles · MD

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.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Acceleration · NJ

Two incidents happened the same day while driving at 65 MPH, vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. While waiting for stop light. Vehicle lunged or accelerated up to 3000 rpms.