Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Ford F-350 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 130 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V270000 ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 42 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 11 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 130 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 130 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Ford F-350 SD suffers from frequent engine and electrical system issues, contributing to a below-average reliability rating. The vehicle has a history of stalling and electrical system failures, often requiring expensive repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical wiring | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| wheel hub | 90,000–120,000 miles | $200–$450 | occasional |
| service brakes | 100,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plugs replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Differential fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Sudden electrical failures
- Increased engine temperature
- Unusual wheel noise
- ABS light activation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.