2004 Ford F-250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Ford F-250 recalls

Most common 2004 Ford F-250 problems

Problem areas named in the 154 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	45
Electrical System	38
Vehicle Speed Control	19
Engine	19
Power Train	12
Tires	10
Steering	10
Fuel/Propulsion System	9
Fuel System, Gasoline	6
Service Brakes	6

What owners report

2026-09-15, Tires
The contact owns 2004 Ford F-250 equipped with Maxwrx Tires, Tire Line: Rcveita, Tire Size: 33x12.50 R20. The contact stated that approximately one month after the tires were purchased from Dutchman's Tire Warehouse #2 , the tires started bouncing significantly while driving over 60 MPH, causing the vehicle to shudder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the tires were not DOT certified and advised the contact to discard the tires due to safety concerns. The contact verified that the tires did not have a DOT number. The contact recalled that Dutchman's Tire Warehouse #2 had informed him that the tires were coming from Vietnam and were a great deal. The conta

2025-07-16, Steering
My 2004 F250 has developed the "Death Wobble" that is normally associated with newer models, but the shudder at or around 40-45mph is identical to the described problems of the newer models in the class action lawsuit and tech bulletins published by Ford. Older models need to be considered in the tech bulletins, customer satisfaction programs, and fixed by ford despite being 1 year older than the current guidelines.

2025-06-02, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle jerked and briefly lost motive power before the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was appr

2025-01-23, Steering
The tie rod broke while the vehicle was in motion. This caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into another vehicle, causing damage to both vehicles. There was no warning and no sign of any issues. Vehicle has been very well maintained, in fact, it has been in the shop at least once per month for the past year due to a number of mechanical issues unrelated to the tie rod.

2024-07-24, Engine
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

2004 Ford F-250 questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford F-250: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-250?

Based on 154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (45), Electrical System (38), Vehicle Speed Control (19).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Ford F-250 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.