Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Ford F-350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 159 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 #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V229000 FORD/FMVSS 120/INCORRECT TIRES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 64 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 11 complaints
Of the 159 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 159 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Ford F-350 shows reliability concerns, particularly with engine and electrical issues. Frequent complaints and recall data indicate common problems that could incur significant repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- brake fluid change every 45,000 miles
- tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfire or stalling
- fuel leaks or odors
- check engine light frequently on
- irregular idle or engine noises
- electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.