Ford F-250 2004

Model F-250 made in 2004 by Ford got 33 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
11V352000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)26715MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/13/201107/13/2011571108
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence SummaryNon-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesFord's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12/24/20121240001
 My vehicle has being stalling while driving at 1st start up in the morning for over 3 weeks. the problem is now getting daily. i understand there is a recall 05s34 that has this problem with the ford diesels. my vehicle in currently broken down about 60 miles from my home. the auto repair shop thinks its a hiring harness to the ficm. *tr
12/24/2012124000
 My vehcile has being stalling while driving at 1st start up in the morning for over 3 weeks. the problem is now getting daily. i understand there is a recall 05s34 that has this problem with the ford diesels. my vehicle in currently broken down about 60 miles from my home. the auto repair shop thinks its a hiring harness to the ficm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/28/2011126000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced, the vehicle was repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 126,000. kmj
05/28/2011126000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. while traveling 60 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced, the vehicle was repaired. the current and failure mileages were 126,000. bml
04/10/2012159000
 Had miss fires in engine this truck has never shown check engine lite while driving down road at 70 mph the engine started missing check engine lite never came on??? took truck to shop .the engine melted the tip off a spark plug in side the cylinder ,it destroyed the cylinder wall have to replace engine.asked the teck what caused this he said engine was running to lean this truck has never showed check engine lite and there was no trouble codes for tec to read??? something is not right with the computer system in this truck
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12/24/20121240001
 My vehicle has being stalling while driving at 1st start up in the morning for over 3 weeks. the problem is now getting daily. i understand there is a recall 05s34 that has this problem with the ford diesels. my vehicle in currently broken down about 60 miles from my home. the auto repair shop thinks its a hiring harness to the ficm. *tr
12/24/2012124000
 My vehcile has being stalling while driving at 1st start up in the morning for over 3 weeks. the problem is now getting daily. i understand there is a recall 05s34 that has this problem with the ford diesels. my vehicle in currently broken down about 60 miles from my home. the auto repair shop thinks its a hiring harness to the ficm
08/15/2012173000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to dealer for diagnosis where the stated that they needed to replace the head gasket. the vehicle was repaired but the vehicle still would not start. the dealer then advised the contact that the fuel module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance, stating that the vehicle was not under recall. the failure and the current mileage was 173,000. kmj
08/15/2012173000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. the contact stated when she went to start the vehicle it would not start. the vehicle was towed to dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to replace the head gasket. the vehicle was repaired but the vehicle would not start. than the dealer stated that the fuel module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was not recall under the issue. the failure mileage and the current mileage 173,000.jp
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
12/24/20121240001
 My vehicle has being stalling while driving at 1st start up in the morning for over 3 weeks. the problem is now getting daily. i understand there is a recall 05s34 that has this problem with the ford diesels. my vehicle in currently broken down about 60 miles from my home. the auto repair shop thinks its a hiring harness to the ficm. *tr
07/20/201155079
 The problem began in july 2011. i own and bought new, a 2004 f-250 super duty crew cab four-wheel drive truck with a 6.0 liter engine. the problem started with hard cold starts. when it did start after three to four attempts, the engine ran extremely rough. after a few minutes, it would eventually level off. throughout the day, the engine would start and stop without any problems. but after being parked overnight, the truck would be hard to start. this continued for several weeks. on the evening of august 11, 2011, after the engine was off for only three hours, it was hard to start. the engine woukd lope, it would not level off for a few minutes and blew black smoke out the exhaust. eventually, it did level off and drove home. i did not attempt to start it up again until the morning of august fifteen. it would not start. when i turned the key, it cranked, acted like it was going to start, then back to just cranking. i attempted seven times and stopped concerned i would drain the battery, damage the starter, or some other part. i contacted the dealer. it had to be towed to their service center. they ran diagnostics and deternmined it was the ficm (fuel injector control module) and was going to cost me $1,300 to fix. this is our only source of transportation, so i reluctantly gave them the go ahead to fix it. the day it went in for service it only had 55,079 miles. i don't understand. this truck is only seven years old. i hesitated in switching to diesel, but after researching and listening to friends and relatives about the lower fuel costs, lower maintenence, higher performance, i switched. i am diappointed that in only seven years, i'm having to spend over a thousand dollars to replace a part that cannot be repaired. poor design or poor quality? american made cars and trucks used to be built to outlast their owners. this event has questioned my trust in the built ford tough statement. recall should be the word for this situation.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/28/2011126000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the current and failure mileages were 126,000. kmj
SEAT BELTS
03/12/201255000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 . the contact noticed that the rear center seat belt buckle was not connected to the seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the seat belt was re-connected. the failure and the current mileage was 55,000. kmj
03/12/201255000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f250 . the contact noticed that the rear center seltbelt buckle was not connected to the seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have it inspected and had the seat belt connected. the failure and the current mileage was 55,000.cv
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/01/2011180000
 Rear brake backing plates rusted out. quick search on the internet revealed that this is a common problem on 2000-2008 ford trucks. parking brake components are mounted to backing plate. loss of parking brakes and possible damage to rear abs if the parking brake components separate from mounts.
TIRES
10/01/20114
 2004 ford f-250. consumer writes in regards to the definity dakota a/t system failure *tgw the consumer stated on four separate occasions the tires failed from an out-right blow out or the condition where the tire had started to bulge and deform or split which caused tread separation. one incident left the fender on the vehicle distorted and shifted out of place as well as some trim damage. the most recent incident occurred where the tire had become so mis-shaped and distorted that when the mechanic pulled the tire off the truck, he could not roll the tire. the tire had serious structural damage. *jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12/09/2011124298
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. the contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 65 mph when the vehicle surged forward abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the icp sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 124,298. kmj
12/09/2011124298
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle surged forward despite the vehicle being on cruise control. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed icp sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 124,298. rds