2004 Ford F-650 SD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Ford F-650 SD recalls

Most common 2004 Ford F-650 SD problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Tires	2
Suspension	1
Equipment	1
Electrical System	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2024-08-08, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong engine oil odor and carbon monoxide odor entering the cabin through the gap in the floorboard. The contact stated that he had headaches due to the failure. The contact notified an independent Diesel mechanic of the engine oil leak, but the mechanic declined to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer

2008-08-15, Electrical System
LIGHTS ON THE UNIT WILL JUST SHUT OF RANDOMLY I BOUGHT THIS NEW AUG 24 2007 DEALER LOOKED AT IT SAID ITS A FORD ISSUE I CONTACTED FORD TO GET REPAIRED FORD SAYS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALER HAD TO SEND IN A FORM ON LINE TO GET WARRANTY STARTED TAKES 7 WORKING DAYS THEY SAID. I HAVE WAITED 2 WEEKS AND STILL NO WAY TO FIT IT FIXED CALLED FORD IN DEARBORN THEY WONT DO ANYTHING FOR ME AS THERE SYSTEM IS RUNNING SLOW. I STILL HAVE NO HEAD LIGHTS THAT WILL STAY ON. *TR

2007-02-05, Tires
HANKOOK TIRES ARE BEING INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WHICH REQUIRE A LOAD RANGE HIGHER THAN A PASSENGER TIRE P235/R16 SL. THESE VEHICLES WEIGH IN AT 24,000 LBS GVW AND AT TIMES CAN BE OVERLOADED. THEY ALSO DO NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE 5% SAFETY FACTOR SINCE THE REARS ARE ON DUALS. TIRES WERE WEARING EXTREMELY FAST AND SOME WERE DEVELOPING SEPARATIONS IN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF THEM BLEW OUT. IT WAS RECOMMENDS THEY MOVE TO A RADIAL TRUCK TIRE LR E AND THEY WERE CONVINCED THIS WAS THE WAY TO GO SINCE THEY WOULD HAVE A RETREADABLE CASING AND MORE CARRYING CAPACITY. I INSTALLED GOODYEAR RADIAL LT ON ALL SIX POSITIONS. I WAS CHASTISED ALONG WITH MY ASSISTANT FOR DOING SO

2006-11-22, Tires
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR LEFT INSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP WHERE A USED TIRE REPLACED THE FAILED TIRE. MOST OF THE SEPARATED TREAD WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE FAILED TIRE WAS ONLY THREE WEEKS OLD. WHEN THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE TIRE DISTRIBUTOR NEEDED TO BE CONTACTED AND IF THE DISTRIBUTOR WOULD PROVIDE A CREDIT, IT WOULD BE PASSED ON TO THE CONTACT.

2006-08-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A DRIVEWAY BETWEEN 5 -15 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING AND MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE'S O-RING PISTONS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED.

2004 Ford F-650 SD questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-650 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford F-650 SD: Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-650 SD?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Ford F-650 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.