2004 FORD F-250 SD
4 recalls, 345 complaints - 93 TSBs
11V352000 Jul 13, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
FORD 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 TH... Read more
Consequence
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
05V270000 Jun 10, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
345 total complaints
17 crashes 14 fires 16 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 37 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 27 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 21 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 18 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 16 |
| STEERING | 14 |
| ENGINE | 14 |
| TIRES | 13 |
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2019
Incident date: Aug 2, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. IN OTHER INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH A DELAY AND THE ENGINE WAS SLOW TO GAIN SPEED, BUT LATER ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. DAN COLLINS FORD (541-947-4965,... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 26, 2019
Incident date: Apr 9, 2019
TAKARA RECALL I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I ALL THE SUDDEN HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND IT WAS LIKE THE MOTOR WAS SPUTTERING LIKE IT HAD A MISFIRE AFTER THAT IT'S VERY HARD TO START AND BARELY MOVES IT COMES UP WITH MULTIPLE INJECTOR CODES THAT ALL FAILED AT THE SAM... Read more
ENGINE
May 26, 2019
Incident date: Apr 9, 2019
TAKARA RECALL I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I ALL THE SUDDEN HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND IT WAS LIKE THE MOTOR WAS SPUTTERING LIKE IT HAD A MISFIRE AFTER THAT IT'S VERY HARD TO START AND BARELY MOVES IT COMES UP WITH MULTIPLE INJECTOR CODES THAT ALL FAILED AT THE SAM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2019
Incident date: Apr 9, 2019
TAKARA RECALL I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I ALL THE SUDDEN HAD A LOSS OF POWER AND IT WAS LIKE THE MOTOR WAS SPUTTERING LIKE IT HAD A MISFIRE AFTER THAT IT'S VERY HARD TO START AND BARELY MOVES IT COMES UP WITH MULTIPLE INJECTOR CODES THAT ALL FAILED AT THE SAM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2019
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
2004 FORD F250 SD 6.0L SPUTTERS, LUNGES & DIES OUT WHEN IDLE, WAITING IN TRAFFIC OR DRIVING SLOWLY. LUCKILY, IT'S BEEN STARTING RIGHT BACK UP. IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING QUITE OFTEN LATELY. LOOKED UP POSSIBLE CAUSES AND FOUND RECALL 05V270000 FROM 2005, WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE EXACT ISSUE I AM HAVING. CALL... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Mar 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
CPSC: HEATED SEAT COVER WAS PLUGGED INTO 2004 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY VIA THE DC 12V. THE VEHICLE WAS ON FOR 30. *DT *TR
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EQUIPMENT
Mar 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
CPSC: HEATED SEAT COVER WAS PLUGGED INTO 2004 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY VIA THE DC 12V. THE VEHICLE WAS ON FOR 30. *DT *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 28, 2019
Incident date: Jan 25, 2019
THE PARKING BRAKES WERE NEVER VERY EFFECTIVE AND DESPITE BEING REPAIRED SEVERAL NOTHING HAS BEEN ABLE TO IMPROVE THEM. THE TRUCK HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DISC REAR BRAKES. IT IS DANGEROUS TO PARK IT ON A HILL EVEN IF ITS LEFT IN GEAR.
WHEELS
Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: Jun 2, 2018
ON SATURDAY, 6/2/18, MYSELF, HUSBAND AND ANOTHER PASSENGER WERE INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT IN GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VA. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL, NO ROUGH ROAD, POTHOLES AND NO ITEMS IN ROADWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A RURAL, TWO LANE ROAD WITH NO SIDE SHOULDERS(JUST TREES) WHEN OUR LEFT REAR TIRE STARTE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 7, 2018
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO EXIT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NO LONGER FUN... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 7, 2018
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO EXIT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NO LONGER FUN... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 3, 2016
"FICM & ICP RECALL" RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD JULY 2005 IN REGARDS TO FAULTY FICM AND ICP. THE FICM WAS REPAIRED AUGUST 2005 BY A FORD DEALERSHIP. NOTE, WE DID NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK PRIOR TO THE FIX. JANUARY 2006 WE HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK INTO THE SHOP DUE TO THE ENGINE RUNNI... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2016
Incident date: Mar 24, 2016
#3 SPARK PLUG EJECTION
TIRES
Jan 11, 2016
Incident date: Oct 23, 2015
THIS IS THE 8TH SEPARATION OUT OF 11 TIRES THEY HAVE ALL HAPPENED AFTER ABOUT 2 HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING THIS ONE BLOW AND CAUSED ABOUT 2300 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK NOT INCLUDING THE TIRE 3 MILES SOUTH OF IOLA KANSAS COMING FROM INDEPENDENCE MISSOURI IT GAVE ABOUT 3 TO 5 SECONDS OF BOBBLE AND... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 25, 2015
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY , COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT A LOW AMPERAGE. WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. IT WOULDN'T START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. HAD TO WAIT A WHILE IT WOULD START AND LIMPED IT HOME. NO PROBLEMS FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN IT STARTED ACTING UP ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 25, 2015
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY , COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT A LOW AMPERAGE. WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. IT WOULDN'T START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. HAD TO WAIT A WHILE IT WOULD START AND LIMPED IT HOME. NO PROBLEMS FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN IT STARTED ACTING UP ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 25, 2015
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY , COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT A LOW AMPERAGE. WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. IT WOULDN'T START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. HAD TO WAIT A WHILE IT WOULD START AND LIMPED IT HOME. NO PROBLEMS FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN IT STARTED ACTING UP ... Read more
TIRES
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Aug 14, 2015
BF GOODRICH TA KM2 TIRES I HAVE THREE SEPARATE ON A TRIP THAT STARTED AUGUST 14,2015 THE TIRES HAVE 19000 MILES ON THEM. THE FIRST TIRE SEPARATED ON THE 14TH AND I PUT A SPARE ON IT. THE OTHER TWO TIRES SEPARATED ON THE 16TH AND NOW THE 4TH TIRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE PURCHAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CAC TUBE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN 2014, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN... Read more
ENGINE
May 29, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CAC TUBE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN 2014, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 5, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2015
WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ON AND OFF PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT A YEAR WITH OUR VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WOULD START UP BUT ONLY GO ABOUT 3 BLOCKS AND THEN STALL AGAIN. WE HAVE REPLACED THE FICM. VEHICLE SEEMED OF FOR A FEW MONTHS AND NOW WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH IT RUNNING ROUGH AT LOW IDL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2015
Incident date: Mar 2, 2015
MY TRUCK STARTED TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE NUMEROUS REPAIRS PERFORMED. I SAW NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 WHICH REFERENCES FORD RECALL NO. 05S34. I CALLED TO INQUIRE AT WEST BROTHERS FORD IN SULLIVAN MO. AND WAS TOLD MY TRUCK HAS NO RECALLS. I CALLED FORD CUSTOME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2015
Incident date: Mar 2, 2015
MY TRUCK STARTED TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE NUMEROUS REPAIRS PERFORMED. I SAW NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 WHICH REFERENCES FORD RECALL NO. 05S34. I CALLED TO INQUIRE AT WEST BROTHERS FORD IN SULLIVAN MO. AND WAS TOLD MY TRUCK HAS NO RECALLS. I CALLED FORD CUSTOME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. FUEL LIGHT ENGINE PREHEAT WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND/OR TOW HAUL ARE IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE STALL, THEY ARE SHUT OFF AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE CAN USUALLY BE RESTARTED; ON A FEW OCCASIONS IT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. FUEL LIGHT ENGINE PREHEAT WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND/OR TOW HAUL ARE IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE STALL, THEY ARE SHUT OFF AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE CAN USUALLY BE RESTARTED; ON A FEW OCCASIONS IT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 17, 2013
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. FUEL LIGHT ENGINE PREHEAT WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND/OR TOW HAUL ARE IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE STALL, THEY ARE SHUT OFF AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE CAN USUALLY BE RESTARTED; ON A FEW OCCASIONS IT... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2014
Incident date: Dec 10, 2014
VEHICLE WILL STALL OR NO START DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE PUMP LEAVING YOU STRANDED AND COULD LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THERE ARE NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF SAME ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE BY FORD. *TR
AIR BAGS
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 11, 2014
HIT A TREE AT 50 MILES AN HOUR HEAD ON AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER I... Read more
TIRES
Aug 13, 2014
Incident date: Aug 7, 2014
DRIVING ON SH 239 IN REFUGIO COUNTY, TEXAS AT APPROX. 70 MPH BETWEEN TIVOLI, TX AND US HIGHWAY 77 SOUTH. RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHICH IMMEDIATELY CAUSED THE TRUCK TO VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, OVER A METAL CULVERT, GO AIRBORNE THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE AT THE CORNER POSTS, LAND IN ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 13, 2014
Incident date: Aug 7, 2014
DRIVING ON SH 239 IN REFUGIO COUNTY, TEXAS AT APPROX. 70 MPH BETWEEN TIVOLI, TX AND US HIGHWAY 77 SOUTH. RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHICH IMMEDIATELY CAUSED THE TRUCK TO VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, OVER A METAL CULVERT, GO AIRBORNE THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE AT THE CORNER POSTS, LAND IN ... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Aug 13, 2014
Incident date: Aug 7, 2014
DRIVING ON SH 239 IN REFUGIO COUNTY, TEXAS AT APPROX. 70 MPH BETWEEN TIVOLI, TX AND US HIGHWAY 77 SOUTH. RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHICH IMMEDIATELY CAUSED THE TRUCK TO VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, OVER A METAL CULVERT, GO AIRBORNE THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE AT THE CORNER POSTS, LAND IN ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT INJECTORS 3,5,6 AND 7, THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE FAN CLUTCH ... Read more
ENGINE
May 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT INJECTORS 3,5,6 AND 7, THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE FAN CLUTCH ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Apr 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING OR COMING TO A STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENGINE STALLED BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART SECONDS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 26, 2014
Incident date: Jan 26, 2014
OUR 2004 F250 DIESEL 4X4 SUPER DUTY WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT, PROPERLY PLUGGED IN DUE TO THE COLD. A NEIGHBOR WOKE US UP TO STATE IT WAS ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE FRONT AND INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. AFTER IT WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE COUNTY FI... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 26, 2014
Incident date: Jan 26, 2014
OUR 2004 F250 DIESEL 4X4 SUPER DUTY WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT, PROPERLY PLUGGED IN DUE TO THE COLD. A NEIGHBOR WOKE US UP TO STATE IT WAS ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE FRONT AND INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. AFTER IT WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE COUNTY FI... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Dec 30, 2013
Incident date: Dec 27, 2013
FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A ROUGH SPOT ON PAVEMENT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONTINUES UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED TO LESS THAN 50 MPH. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON YOUR DATABASE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, SO WHY ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE ABOUT IT? THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE. MY WIFE WOULD ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 30, 2013
Incident date: Dec 27, 2013
FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A ROUGH SPOT ON PAVEMENT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONTINUES UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED TO LESS THAN 50 MPH. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON YOUR DATABASE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, SO WHY ISN'T SOMETHING BEING DONE ABOUT IT? THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE. MY WIFE WOULD ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2013
Incident date: Oct 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED 30 MINUTE... Read more
TIRES
Oct 21, 2013
Incident date: Oct 18, 2013
A MONTH AGO I HAD A BRIDGESTONE A/T REVO SEPARATE AND MANAGED TO GET IT REPLACED BEFORE IT BLEW. THIS PAST FRIDAY I WAS TOWING A TRAILER AND HAD ANOTHER SEPARATE AND BEFORE I COULD GET STOPPED IT BLEW OUT ALSO. FORTUNATELY IT WAS ON THE BACK AND I MANAGED TO GET THE TRUCK AND TRAILER STOPPED SAFELY.... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 23, 2013
Incident date: Sep 19, 2013
WHILE ON A RECENT TRIP PULLING OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER WE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE WHILE UNDER ACCELERATION(UP HILLS, HIGHWAY MERGING). ONCE AT THE CAMPGROUND WE MADE A VISUAL CHECK FOR ANY LEAKS AND NONE WERE FOUND, BUT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS AT THE MIN MARK. I ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 12, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE DRIVER INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AREA, WHERE HE NOTICED OIL SPRAYING OUT OF THE DIP STICK TUBE. A LARGE AMOUNT OF SM... Read more
TIRES
Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2010
SUBJECT: DEVELOP A NOTICEABLE BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSS ALL 4 KUMHO ROAD VENTURE AT-KL78 HAVE LARGE BLISTERS ON SIDE WALLS. YOU CAN PUSH THE BLISTERS IN WITH YOUR FINGERS. THEY LOOK TO BE READY TO POP. I CHECKED THE RECALL LIST AND FIND THE ... Read more
TIRES
Jun 18, 2013
Incident date: Jun 14, 2013
YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER A/T-S LT315/75R16 CRACKING AND SEPARATION OF TIRE TREAD AROUND ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF TIRES. ALL 4 TIRES PURCHASED 6/7/07 HAD 50% TREADWEAR AND 52K MILES. THESE WERE NOT DRY ROT CRACKS. YOKOHAMA CREATED CASE# AND ISSUED A 50% CREDIT TOWARDS 4 NEW TIRES AT DISCOUNT TIRE. I HAVE PI... Read more
ENGINE
May 5, 2013
Incident date: May 3, 2013
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 65MPH. ENGINE STARTED BINDING DOWN AND SPEED DROPPED TO 25MPH AND FINALLY COMPLETELY DIED. HAD IT TOWED HOME. NOW WON'T START. HAVE REPLACED EGR COOLER AND OIL COOLER PREVIOUSLY . THIS TIME REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND ALL FUEL FILTERS. WILL CRANK AND RUN FOR A VERY SHORT AMOUN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 5, 2013
Incident date: May 3, 2013
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 65MPH. ENGINE STARTED BINDING DOWN AND SPEED DROPPED TO 25MPH AND FINALLY COMPLETELY DIED. HAD IT TOWED HOME. NOW WON'T START. HAVE REPLACED EGR COOLER AND OIL COOLER PREVIOUSLY . THIS TIME REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND ALL FUEL FILTERS. WILL CRANK AND RUN FOR A VERY SHORT AMOUN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 10, 2013
Incident date: Apr 18, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTING BOUNCING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 12, 2013
Incident date: Feb 11, 2013
CAR DIED WHILE GOING THROUGH A INTERSECTION, LOST POWER STEERING CAUSING ME TO ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN AND WRECK IN TO THE CURB ALMOST HITTING THE STOP LIGHT POLE AS WELL. *TR
Crash
Showing 50 of 345 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 FORD F-250 SD
93 manufacturer communications from 89 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 5 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 3 |
SSM 51909
Sep 7, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-J
RFI20210210_624-
Feb 10, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.
DOR-U2J7Y-02
Jan 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden
DOR-C2C6H-02
Jan 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden
SSM 48157
Sep 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
ASI-44534
May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
ASI-44408
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44404
Feb 1, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY,
ASI-44404
Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY,
LP-09L02
Dec 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
LP-09L02
Dec 1, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
20228
Apr 1, 2008
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ
08-2-11
Mar 1, 2008
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ
20052
Nov 1, 2007
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ
07219
Oct 1, 2007
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ
19728
Apr 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19621
Feb 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19614
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB
19375
Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
19356
Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR DTC P132B, P006A IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPROGRAMMING. *KB
19247
Jun 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB
19245
Jun 1, 2006
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
REPEAT TURBOCHARGER OR VGT REPLACEMENT. *TT
0617
Apr 1, 2006
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 06E17 SUPPLEMENT #1: CONTROL MODULE RECALIBRATION. CORROSION MAY EXIST AT THE ELECTRODE SURFACE ON THE EXHAUST PRESSURE (EP) SENSOR; FUEL DELIVERY TIMING DURING COLD WEATHER MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL; AND/OR EXHAUST GAS
06310
Jan 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT
051511
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR TRAILER TOW LIGHTS OR NO POWER DUE TO OPEN FUSE. *TT
05252
Jan 1, 2006
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
052623
Jan 1, 2006
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L. *TT
0645
Jan 1, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
04194
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT
052625
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT
051713
Oct 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05176
Oct 7, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0488 AND/OR P1334 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, HARSH SHIFT AND/OR TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
05188
Oct 7, 2005
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT
05174
Oct 7, 2005
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
04227
Oct 7, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH
18822
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT
05E15
Aug 18, 2005
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 05E15 - SUPPLEMENT #2. EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT, ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE RECALIBRATIONS. *TT
18735
Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
18734
Jul 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0488 SET AFTER REFLASH. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
04221
Jun 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH MISFIRE DTC'S SPARK KNOCK PISTON SCUFFING. *EH VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/25/2005 - 5.4L 3V ENGINE. *TT
18694
Jun 1, 2005
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18598
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERMITTENT CRANK NO START DUE TO AN EGR THROTTLE PLATE THAT IS STUCK CLOSED. THE ENGINE MAY SEEM LIKE IT HAS NO COMPRESSION DUE TO A FASTER THAN NORMAL CRANKING SPEED OF GREATER THAN 200 RPM. DTC P0488 OR P1334 MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT
18607
May 1, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
DTC'S P0488 (EGR THROTTLE POSITION RANGE/PERFORMANCE) AND/OR P1334 (EGR THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MINIMUM STOP PERFORMANCE) SETTING AFTER PCM REPROGRAMMING. *TT
18525
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT
18554
Apr 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RPM SURGE AT IDLE; AUDIBLE EGR SURGE; LOW POWER/SMOKE/ROUGH IDLE FOLLOWING A COLD START THAT CORRECTS AFTER ENGINE IS WARM; SURGE ON RESUME WITH SPEED CONTROL; INTAKE FLUTTER SOUND AT STEADY STATE THROTTLE, JUST BEFORE DOWNSHIFT, ON AUTOMAT
0557
Mar 21, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - SNOW PLOW EQUIPPED VEHICLES - 6.0L DIESEL WITH SINGLE GENERATOR. *TT
0554
Mar 21, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
18362
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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). *TT
05148
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER-COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED-OIL LEAK AT CAC CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES BUILT 4/1/2004 THROUGH 2/15/2005. *SC
052624
Jan 1, 2005
190000 TIRES
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
052624
Jan 1, 2005
200000 WHEELS
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
05249
Jan 1, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05148
Jan 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
LOW POWER-COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED-OIL LEAK AT CAC CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES BUILT 4/1/2004 THROUGH 2/15/2005. *SC
05139
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC
05135
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DUCT-6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *SC
042516
Dec 27, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04239
Nov 29, 2004
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER LEAK - ROOF FLANGE AREA - WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA. *TT
18020
Nov 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
STEERING SYSTEM NOISE. MOAN/GRUNT NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT 2005 MODEL ADDED. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
04165
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN DOWNSHIFTS - LACK OF ENGINE BRAKING - 5.4L AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. * AR
04168
Aug 23, 2004
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
17956
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT
18051
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
DELAYED/HARSH FORWARD OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
04138
Jul 12, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW RPM, BUCK/JERK, MISS, STUMBLE AFTER DECELERATION DOWN LONG GRADE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *TT
17917
Jul 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION. *TT
03146
May 17, 2004
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE OIL DILUTED WITH FUEL, RUNS ROUGH AND/OR A LOW POWER CONDITION. *TT
0494
May 17, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TURBO-INDUCED EXHAUST MOAN/DRONE AT 1600-1800 RPM ON 6.0L BUILT PRIOR TO 9/29/2003. *TT
16915
May 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
17774
May 1, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST LEAK NOISE. *TT
17777
May 1, 2004
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT
17784
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
17822
May 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT
17829
May 1, 2004
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
02219
Jan 1, 2004
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0714
Mar 23, 2007
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION. *KB
19082
Apr 28, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER OR MIL ON - TURBOCHARGER STICKING - REVISED DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
19090
Apr 28, 2006
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT NO LONGER USED IF PCM IS REPROGRAMMED - SERVICE TIP. *TT
19099
Apr 28, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT
06171
Mar 23, 2007
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS - LACK OF POWER, WHITE OR BLACK SMOKE, SURGE, P0238, P0299, P0404, P2262, AND/OR P2263. *KB
062401
Jul 25, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
0754
Apr 27, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD START DRIVEABILITY - WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS, ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB
07515
Apr 27, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.0L OIL SEEP OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
06177
May 8, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
06213
Mar 13, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT
071110
Sep 19, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
06246
Jul 25, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DTC'S P006A OR P132B - LACKS POWER, SURGE, OR FLUTTER AFTER FIELD SERVICE ACTION 06E17. *KB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F-250 SD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA06012
Opened: Jun 22, 2006 , Closed: Dec 7, 2007
ENGINE STALLING
IN A DECEMBER 3, 2007 LETTER, FORD ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) IN APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SUBJECT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLING.A NEW DESIGN CPS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY WILL BE INSTALLED AS A REMEDY.O... Read more
FORD F-250 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-250 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).
171
Total Recalls
3,654
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
147
Reported Crashes
170
Reported Fires
13
Reported Deaths
FORD F-250 SD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13 | View |
| 2025 | 6 | 19 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 52 | View |
| 2023 | 15 | 76 | View |
| 2022 | 17 | 5 | View |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 15 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 12 | 13 | View |
| 2018 | 10 | 23 | View |
| 2017 | 15 | 119 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 97 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 189 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 175 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 85 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 353 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 381 | View |
| 2004 (current) | 4 | 345 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 229 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 282 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 331 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 277 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 304 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 52 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |