2004 Ford F-550 SD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Ford F-550 SD recalls

Most common 2004 Ford F-550 SD problems

Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Diesel	21
Engine And Engine Cooling	16
Electrical System	9
Power Train	7
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Wheels	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Air Bags	1

What owners report

2016-02-09, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE LATER. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S JOB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS FAULTY, MELTED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,862.

2015-10-13, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE THE LINK WAS IN THE AIR WITH A WORKER LOCATED IN THE BUCKET, THE LINK FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE WORKER'S BUCKET CAME DOWN WITH FORCE CAUSING INJURY TO HIS HEAD, BACK, AND PELVIC AREA. THE WORKER RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN AN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR A LINK FAILURE, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

2013-02-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE TRUCK IN QUESTION IS A 2004 FORD F-550 DIESEL. UPON DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL, TRUCK STALLED AND NO LONGER WORKED PROPERLY. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS SUFFERING FROM RUST INSIDE THE TANK. BASED ON THE WORK DONE, RUST PARTICLES THAT FORMED INSIDE THE TANK WERE FORCED THROUGH THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER DAMAGING BOTH AND CAUSING AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTORS. I CALLED FORD DIRECTLY TO ASK ABOUT ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL CURRENTLY FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAID THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE $3000 BILL FROM THEIR INDEPENDENT DEALER. I FIND IT HARD TO B

2012-08-10, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TURBO CHARGER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANK WAS PEELING AND ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

2012-07-12, Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 F550 DIESEL. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY HEAD-GASKET *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WOULD ONLY RUN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE IT OVERHEATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT COST CLOSE TO 10,000 TO FIX THE TRUCK. *JB

2004 Ford F-550 SD questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford F-550 SD: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-550 SD?

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (21), Engine And Engine Cooling (16), Electrical System (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Ford F-550 SD 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.