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2004 Ford F Super Duty problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Ford F Super Duty is engine and cooling, typically around 54,687 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical F Super Duty model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
87/100
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2004 Ford F Super Duty problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Ford F Super Duty 15

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 15 bulletins for the 2004 Ford F Super Duty

What 2004 Ford F Super Duty owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Brakes · 91,103 miles · MD

Driving at approx. 30mph. Applied brakes. Very little pressure as pedal went to the floor. Both front brake lines from ABS pump to lf & rf brake hoses were rotted, as was 3rd line from ABS pump to rear union. All 3 required replacement.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Engine · 12,100 miles · CA

Engine 6.0l, check engine light on, code p0299, 'underboost", car owned since new, odometer now has 12,100 mlesi ford dealership reporting that engine turbo-compressor may need replacement

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Electrical · 114,000 miles · SC

As I'm driving, the horn will sometimes just start blowing by itself for no reason. This is an extremely unsafe as when I'm driving and this happens, it's will scare me completely and usually those around me. I have to quickly pull over and bang on the horn to get it to quit blowing. It seems to be in the airbag area. Thank you.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Engine · 54,687 miles · MA

Had 8 broken exhaust bolts on this 6.8 v10 only 54687 miles on the truck.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH

The truck stalled when I was going 70 mpg on the interstate in traffic and would not restart until it sat for 3 minutes.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 104,551 miles · WA

Engine,6.0 diesel was loosing water. Took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the head gaskets were blown and that the head bolts were soft and had stretched. This is a known fault with this engine according to the dealer. If it is a known fault, why hasn't there been a recall to fix this. I have never known an engine to have blown head gaskets at 104,551 miles. There are numerous service bulletins on this problem.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · CT

Brake line failed catastrophically due to corrosion resulting in loss of all brakes after only 9.5 years and 67000 miles.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 40,000 miles · CT

Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with egr related diagnostic trouble codes (p0401, p0402, p0403, p0404, p0405, or p0406). Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 49,012 miles · IN

Right front wheel bearing and anti-lock system failed, crossed the center line in the town .stepping on the brakes only made matters worse; because now it pulled harder to the left. Crain ford after replace every part on the right side. Shortly after that it again the truck pulled to left and the brakes had to be replace because of a bent caliper. There was steering joint replaced,u joint, and wheel bearing then after brake pads and a caliper on the right side.

Filed Jan 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,000 miles · NJ

Driving truck down road I hear the radio shut off, then all dash board lights are off. Look at the dash board gauges and they are going nuts fuel , battery , temp gauges, and speed o would pin below 0 the tach gauges would pin as high as it would go then start moving up and down fast. . Last a few mins then go back o normal. I pulled the truck in the driveway it started all over again and this time it was dark out and all the out side light were off with everything above and the windows would not go down or now if they are down the wouldnt go up.

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Questions about the 2004 Ford F Super Duty

Is the 2004 Ford F Super Duty reliable?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2004 Ford F Super Duty, fewer than a typical F Super Duty model year.

What is the 2004 Ford F Super Duty year score?

The 2004 Ford F Super Duty scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford F Super Duty: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford F Super Duty?

Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints, typically around 54,687 miles. Next is electrical (4).

How many recalls does the 2004 Ford F Super Duty have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Ford F Super Duty have bad engine?

The Ford F Super Duty model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (19 complaints), 1999 (13 complaints) and 2002 (13 complaints).

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