Model year record

2004 Ford F-350

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 217 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V352000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component: Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 26,715
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-07-13
Owners notified: 2011-08-15

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 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Safety risk

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V229000

Tires

Component: Tires
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 6,415
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-05-17
Owners notified: 2004-05-21

Defect description

CERTAIN LARIAT AND KING RANCH MODEL PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." SOME TRUCKS WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD RATINGS FOR THE STATED VEHICLE AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. ALSO, THE TIRE MAY BE INFLATED ABOVE THE DOT LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE.

Safety risk

IF A TIRE WAS OPERATED IN AN OVER-LOADED OR OVER-INFLATED CONDITION, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRES. ADDITIONALLY, IF ANY TIRE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE BE CHECKED WITHIN 500 MILES AFTER ANY TIRE REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT. FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling	24	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	19	15,000 mi
Engine	16	163,596 mi
Electrical system	14	89,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	14	25,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel	9	60,942 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	9	4,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	9	49,000 mi
Steering	8	60,942 mi
Tires	7	50,051 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	6	4,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	5	40,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	170,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	3	400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	116,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	3	74,881 mi
Power train	3	81,191 mi
Service brakes	3	91,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	3	42,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	2	1,000 mi
Equipment	2	350 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly	2	45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	3,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	10,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	10 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	8,251 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	8,251 mi
Structure	2	63,000 mi
Structure: body	2	47,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	8,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	20,000 mi
Air bags	1	58,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	9,500 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	60,942 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid	1	4,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	63,285 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	7,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	50,575 mi
Exterior lighting	1	140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	1,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	94,000 mi
Fuel system, other	1	1,188 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	1	91,890 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	63,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	300 mi
Seat belts: front	1	18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	4,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	123,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Structure: body: door	1	1,100 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	—
Suspension	1	100,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system	1	7,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	88,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	1,166 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	4,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	60,000 mi
Unknown or other	1	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	60,942 mi
Wheels	1	47,000 mi

The 2003 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.