2004 Ford F-250 Diesel Problems
- 11
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 diesel. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, excess smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The dealer was notified and stated that the egr cooler might be defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 86,100. Updated 02/27/12*lj updated 02/27/12
ODI 10445516
Diesel
The turbo in my ford pickup has been replaced twice. I have spoken to other people that have had the same problem. My pickup is a 2004 f250 with a turbo diesel engine . *tr
ODI 10233655
Diesel
2004 ford f250 super duty, engine shuts off and on driving down the highway, lose power steering and brakes. Very unsafe vehicle when this happens. This has occurred 7 separate times. Once after recall done thus recall did not fix the problem. Leery to drive now. Less than 100 driven since. *jb
ODI 10152643
Diesel
2004 ford excursion: the engine fails during operation of the vehicle at various speeds which eliminates power brakes, steering. This is so dangerous, we were almost hit from behind by a 18 wheeler, the engine failed while exiting a ramp on i-95 at 55 mph. I had to place the truck in nuetral, brake, turn and restart the truck without flipping over the edge of the ramp. The engine idles at different rpms, the vehicle…
ODI 10102332
Diesel
2004 f250 king ranch. I have had the truck since april 8. Around the middle of july it started hesitating and stalling. It would hesitate while going at any speed, at any time, whether going down the road or sitting still. While the motor is running, it will completely lose power, as if you had taken your foot completely off of the gas pedal. After a few seconds it will regain power, as if you put your foot back on…
ODI 10086585
Diesel
Sudden and complete engine failure (followed by reduced steering and braking). *ak
ODI 10079258
Diesel
Bought 2004 f250 crew king ranch diesel in jan. 04. Vehicle idles down and dies while driving at speed limit. With foot on brake at intersections or stop lights vehicle accelerates on it's own. While accelerating vehicle will die, then restart and lunge forward with acceleration. Has happened 5 times since purchase. Dealer has been unable to resolve. Ford motor has been uncooperative to any of my calls to consumer…
ODI 10082357
Diesel
While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer was unsuccessful at trying to restart the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic, however the problem could not be duplicated. *jb
ODI 10083518
Diesel
The vehicle would run for a while and then stall. The dealer has serviced the vehicle numerous times. The sensors have been changed but the problem continued. *jb
ODI 10103433
Diesel
Dt: the contact states while trying to accelerate the turbo on the vehicle will not allow the vehicle to move; it will creep forward but will not accelerate. Also, if you are pulling weight with the vehicle it will actually move backwards. This problem occurs on a daily basis. The dealership has replaced the turbo and this will correct the problem for about a month and then the problem will reoccur. They are unable…
ODI 10142792
Diesel
6.DIESEL ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK
ODI 10067373