2004 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- without warning · 5 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Reduced powered under a grade/load. Reduced acceleration. Bogs down, cannot reach speeds higher than 40-45 mph, up hill.
ODI 11271433
Electrical System · Engine
Experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. It will also stall after letting off the throttle when approaching a stop and occasionally while while stopped at a light. Rpm's will also drop to 500 and i have no throttle response, if it doesn't stall completely. This may occur 4 or more times a day, then may not occur again for a few days or weeks. There is absolutely no telling when…
ODI 11208303
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and it took numerous attempts to restart. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not notified. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle, but was not able to locate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to what was…
ODI 11217074
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving 50 mph without warning, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the vehicle was under recall. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10789981
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the fuel lines were severely corroded and were leaking. As a result, the transmission failed while driving at 40 mph, causing the contact to use excessive force in order to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the power steering fuel line, one brake line, and one transmission fuel line. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10779797
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.
ODI 10733944
Electrical System · Engine
Driving the vehicle 20mph lost all power to engine, left without power steering, brakes or control of vehicle. Pulled over and tried to start vehicle, it did not start, but after a few minutes it restarted. This has happened three times in february 2015. I contacted ford motor company, was assigned a case number. She checked on nhtsa recall 05v270000. She stated that the repairs to this vehicle have already been…
ODI 10689658
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure progressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10669681
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the gauges on the dashboard became inoperative. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10862465
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle has being stalling while driving at 1st start up in the morning for over 3 weeks. The problem is now getting daily. I understand there is a recall 05s34 that has this problem with the ford diesels. My vehicle in currently broken down about 60 miles from my home. The auto repair shop thinks its a hiring harness to the ficm. *tr
ODI 10490409
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Had miss fires in engine this truck has never shown check engine light while driving down road at 70 mph the engine started missing check engine light never came on??? Took truck to shop .the engine melted the tip off a spark plug in side the cylinder ,it destroyed the cylinder wall have to replace engine.asked the tech what caused this he said engine was running to lean this truck has never showed check engine…
ODI 10455899
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
About 9/15/2010 the vehicle, while stopped at a red light failed to accelerate when light changed and the gas pedal was depressed. The truck then stalled and took up to 5 minutes to restart. The incident did not repeat for several months. The next incident the truck failed to accelerate after slowing to near stop at a yield at a highway crossing nearly causing an accident. Replaced fuel filter and had a tune up…
ODI 10444317
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 equipped with a diesel engine. The contact was driving at approximately 65 mph, when the vehicle suddenly shut off completely with no power steering. He was able to get the vehicle safely to the side of the road and had it towed to a repair shop. The mechanic at the repair shop replaced the wiring harness and one of the fuel injectors. However, the wiring harness shorted out…
ODI 10322680
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f250. The engine failed to start after several attempts. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated the failure was due to vibration of the wiring harness shortage. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 151,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10266529
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the truck keeps shutting down for no reason. It shuts down without warning on the highway. *ak on other occasions the stalling would occur on upgrades while pulling the fifth wheel. The accelerator pedal would not respond when going above 70 mph. The (icp sensor) was found to have a faulty connector. *sc
ODI 10124578
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that while exiting a driveway, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after stalling on more than occasion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who also was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10574666
Electrical System
2004 f-250 king ranch fx4 with 6.0l diesel engine, all stock condition as ordered and received on february 11, 2004. Dealer made programming change to the pcm on july 12, 2004, but vehicle has not run correctly since problematic symptoms began on 7/10/04. Symptoms include: (1) lack of power and studdering from 600 rpm to 1,200 rpm followed by a sudden and unprovoked increase in power. (2) rhythm tic increases and…
ODI 10082997
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The vehicle's engine has shut down without warning four times. *mr the fuses and parking lights were replaced. The theft alarm was disabled. *sc *jb
ODI 10079867
Electrical System
The vehicle experienced power surges with no load in the trailer. This would occur on less of an incline with a stronger surge. The problem was intermittent and would go to base idle which occured often but not always before the power surge. The "glow light" and fuel light would come on. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10061625