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2004 Ford F-450 SD: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

33 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

48,101 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 25 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 33 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Fuel system concerns	16	48.5%
Engine operation	12	36.4%
Braking behavior	5	15.2%
Electrical and battery issues	4	12.1%
Steering behavior	3	9.1%
Transmission and shifting	1	3.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Diesel

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System

Electrical System

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly

Fuel System, Gasoline

Power Train

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Fuel System, Diesel	12
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	4
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System	3
Electrical System	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Power Train	2

Fuel System, Diesel: 12; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 4; Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System: 3; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2004: 1; 2005: 9; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 5; 2010: 5; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 16 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10093425 · 2004-10-01 (October 1, 2004)

PURCHASED 2004 FORD F-450 DEISEL TRUCK 5/31/04 - FIRST HAD AT DALE JARRETT FORD IN MONROE, NC IN JULY REGARDING PROBLEM WITH TURBO BUT HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FIRST VISIT - 8/12/04 DALE JARRETT FORD EXAMINED TRUCK FOR LOSS OF POWER AND PROBLEM WITH TURBO - RESULT: OPERATING TO SPECS ACCORDING TO SERVICE DEPT. 8/27/04 EXAMINED BY DALE JARRETT FORD AGAIN FOR LACK OF POWER AND PROBLEM WITH TURBO - RESULT: REPLACED TURBO KIT AND CORE RETURN, TRUCK OPERATING TO SPECS ACCORDING TO SERVICE RECORD 8/31/04 EXAMINED BY HARRELSON FORD, CHARLO…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093425 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10108829 · 2005-01-25 (January 25, 2005)

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY/SOFT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT FEELING HARD AS IT SHOULD AND MAY CAUSE A LOSE OF BRAKING IF THIS CONDITION CONTINUES ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CONDITION WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS VEHICLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108829 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10112477 · 2005-03-03 (March 3, 2005)

2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10112477 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10117744 · 2005-05-06 (May 6, 2005)

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE ENGINE REVVED, AND DRIVER PUT ONE FOOT ON THE CLUTCH AND THE OTHER ON THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS USED FOR HAULING WHICH INCREASED ITS DANGER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR 1 YEAR, CONSUMER HAVE DROVE THIS PICKUP THIS WAY. WAS TOLD BY FORD TO DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLEN IT AND DRIVE IT LIKE A NASCAR . CONSUMER FEEL THIS WAS NOT GOOD INFORMAT…

Owner-reported narrative. 7 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117744 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10122302 · 2005-05-27 (May 27, 2005)

OPERATING IN ROUTE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL. REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO APPLY BRAKES, WHEN RETURNED TO THROTTLE; ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. HAD TO DISPATCH ANOTHER AMBULANCE TO THE CALL. TOWED THE IUNIT TO A LOCAL DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR. UNKNOWN IF RETAINED OLD PART.

Owner-reported narrative. 17,573 miles reported. Look up ODI 10122302 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10125181 · 2005-06-13 (June 13, 2005)

DT: FORD 450 2004,A BRAKING SYSTEMPROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE. CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIPPING BRAKE FLUID EVEN AFTER TAKING TO DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. CONSUMER NOTICED RED FLUID STILL DRIPPED. DEALER SAID IT WAS RESIDUAL FLUID WHICH CONTINUED TO DRIP FOR TWO WEEKS. PROBLEM STOPPED. THEN WHEN CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 11,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125181 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10125183 · 2005-06-13 (June 13, 2005)

DT: FRONT END VIBRATION OCCURRED IN FRONT RIGHT AXLE AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE RIM, THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM OCCURRED EVEN MORE SEVERE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125183 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10127487 · 2005-07-05 (July 5, 2005)

PAID FOR A EXSTENDED WARRENTY FORD WILL NOT FIX MY TRUCK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10127487 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

05V270000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2005-06-10 (June 10, 2005)

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.

Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V352000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Reported: 2011-07-13 (July 13, 2011)

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Data completeness

33 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

75.8%Usable mileage25 / 33 records

100.0%Valid incident date33 / 33 records

100.0%Valid filing date33 / 33 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates33 / 33 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Fuel System, Diesel	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 11687332 The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-450 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Look up ODI 11687332 at NHTSA ↗	14.2% ODI 11723855 · 59,350 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and shut down unexpectedly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL)… Look up ODI 11723855 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10818765 · 43,000 mi RADIATOR LEAK AT 43,000 FROM THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PLASTIC END CAP AND ALUMINUM CORE, DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR BUMPER. COST TO REPAIR ESTIMATED AT 1400-1800$ AT ONLY 7K MILES OUTSIDE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. VEHICLE IS USED DAILY WITHIN RECOMMENDED WEIGHT CAPACITIES TO MOVE MATERIALS AND TRAILERS, BUT FOLLOWS A VERY STRICT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE LONG LIFE. Look up ODI 10818765 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10871640 · 74,000 mi THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. FORD CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS FROM CONTAMINATED FUEL. FORD HAS TWO FUEL FILTERS AND A WATER SEPARATOR. I PERSONALLY ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL FILTERS AND AN ADDITIONAL WATER SEPARATOR, FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR FILTERS AND TWO SEPARATORS. FORD ALSO HAS A WATER IN FUEL LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO CONTAMINATION. AT NO TIME DID THIS LIGHT COME ON. IN SHORT, I BELIEVE FORD HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND A DEFECTIVE FILTRATION AND WATER ALERTING SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK SHUTDOWN, WITH NO WARNING AT 70 MPH ON A… Look up ODI 10871640 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10640781 · 650 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650.… Look up ODI 10640781 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11633674 High pressure fuel pump failed while driving towing a trailer. Was able to pull over safely, entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Unknown if anything else was damaged yet. Vehicle is still in for repairs, estimate is between 9-13k parts and labor. I hope it didn't destroy the entire engine. Look up ODI 11633674 at NHTSA ↗	416.7% ODI 11583404 · 168,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, he started to hear a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 168,000. Look up ODI 11583404 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11661929 Vehicle was being driven by a driver service to be delivered to the home garage after production was completed at the manufacturer. During transit, the operator reported that the low fuel pressure warning light came on immediately followed by flames in the engine compartment. Look up ODI 11661929 at NHTSA ↗	112.5% ODI 11714467 n October 28th, I left Atlanta, Georgia with a load going to Pittsburgh–Philadelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a.m., I was approximately two miles north of Birch River, West Virginia. While driving uphill at a steady speed of about 60–65 mph, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound, as if something had exploded or blown inside the engine. Right after that, the truck immediately lost power, and I pulled over to the shoulder as quickly as I could. As I was stopping, I saw flames coming through the hood directly in front of me, mostly fr… Look up ODI 11714467 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10871640 · 74,000 mi THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. FORD CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS FROM CONTAMINATED FUEL. FORD HAS TWO FUEL FILTERS AND A WATER SEPARATOR. I PERSONALLY ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL FILTERS AND AN ADDITIONAL WATER SEPARATOR, FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR FILTERS AND TWO SEPARATORS. FORD ALSO HAS A WATER IN FUEL LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO CONTAMINATION. AT NO TIME DID THIS LIGHT COME ON. IN SHORT, I BELIEVE FORD HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND A DEFECTIVE FILTRATION AND WATER ALERTING SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK SHUTDOWN, WITH NO WARNING AT 70 MPH ON A… Look up ODI 10871640 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10640781 · 650 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650.… Look up ODI 10640781 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11633674 High pressure fuel pump failed while driving towing a trailer. Was able to pull over safely, entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Unknown if anything else was damaged yet. Vehicle is still in for repairs, estimate is between 9-13k parts and labor. I hope it didn't destroy the entire engine. Look up ODI 11633674 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11714467 n October 28th, I left Atlanta, Georgia with a load going to Pittsburgh–Philadelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a.m., I was approximately two miles north of Birch River, West Virginia. While driving uphill at a steady speed of about 60–65 mph, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound, as if something had exploded or blown inside the engine. Right after that, the truck immediately lost power, and I pulled over to the shoulder as quickly as I could. As I was stopping, I saw flames coming through the hood directly in front of me, mostly fr… Look up ODI 11714467 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	133.3% ODI 10682653 · 57,665 mi AS PER YOUR ODI RESUME #RQ14-005, MY RV BUILT ON 2012 CHASSIS EXPERIENCED EGT SENSOR MALFUNCTION TO NUMBER 13 AND 14. THIS OCCURRED ON I-75 OUTSIDE OF LEXINGTON, KY. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO BE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND JUST BARELY PULLED TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. HAD TO CALL STATE POLICE BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO TRAVEL LANE AND VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR OTHER VEHICLES. THIS TRIP STARTED IN CLEMMONS, NC, AND INCLUDED 2 TUNNELS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER IF THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN EITHER ONE. CALLED FORD ABOUT RECALL … Look up ODI 10682653 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	527.8% ODI 11400334 · 1,000 mi POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM FAULT WARNING HAS BEEN COMING ON ND OD. AND TAIL GATE OPENED UN COMMANDED AND DAMAGED TAILGATE AND HORSE TRAILER. IT WAS POURING RAIN AND GOING LES THAN 10 MILES AN HOUR AND TURNING. THIS STARTED ON DAY 2 OF OWNERSHIP. TRUCK ONLY HAS APROX 1000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DCH FORD IN THOUSAND OAKS CALIFORNIA. Look up ODI 11400334 at NHTSA ↗	520.8% ODI 11525612 Connected to 5th wheel, intermittently the brakes would "buck" and "grab" when braking. Message to the effect of braking wire malfunction. Look up ODI 11525612 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11552730 The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V506000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not availabl… Look up ODI 11552730 at NHTSA ↗	225.0% ODI 11629086 · 300 mi The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from behind the instrument panel. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the instrument panel and through the vents. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, opened all the windows, and inspected the vehicle but found no failure. The contact reentered the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the middle of the instrument panel. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. Neither… Look up ODI 11629086 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11757734 · 9,707 mi The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while his fiancée was driving with cruise control set to 57 MPH, there was an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and there were flames coming from the engine bay. The driver called 9-1-1. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with assistance using three fire extinguishers but failed to extinguish the fire. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames before the Fire Depa… Look up ODI 11757734 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11319022 TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY THE DRIVE SHAFT SHOUT OUT AND THE CAD FELL APART IN TWO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO (VICTOR FORD INC 1400 US-12, WAUCONDA, IL 60084) THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT HAS LITTLE INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V212000 POWER TRAIN) VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE … Look up ODI 11319022 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11325096 · 58,000 mi WIRE HARNESS FOR TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY,CAME LOOSE AND WRAPPED AROUND DRIVESHAFT RIPPING IT OFF, AND CAUSED AN COOLANT LINE TO ALSO PULL OFF, NOTED ON TOW BILL. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE, 70MPH ON FREEWAY...MADE A LOUD POP NOISE AND TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING BAD...PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY, LOTS OF ANTIFREEZE UNDER TRUCK AND WIRE HARNESS RIPPED OFF AND WRAPPED AROUND FRONT DRIVESHAFT (6-8FT OF THE WIRE HARNESS)*DT CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BEFORE BY ANOTHER DEALER AND THE CURRENT DEALER STATED IT WA… Look up ODI 11325096 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	422.2% ODI 11644090 · 2,763 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with a feature known as neutral idle control (NIC), where the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral(N) while at a complete stop to reduce fuel consumption. The contact stated that while at a stop with the feature engaged, the vehicle abruptly jerked, or hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer… Look up ODI 11644090 at NHTSA ↗	28.3% ODI 11629060 I have had severe vibration in the rear of my pickup and have been to the dealer 5 or 6 times,they tell me all is normal and it's the nature of this $120,000 pickup. But for only having 28,000 miles they did say the rear driveline and carrier bearing could be the culprit,they replaced and still have the same problem and now it has a howling noise when it starts to vibrate at 62 per hour and doesn't go away till after 76 miles per hour,very disappointed as the dealer tells me they don't know and has been no recalls of this but you read online t… Look up ODI 11629060 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11684755 Less than 4000 miles- first transmission failed while pulling a large trailer- ford replaced the transmission and the new transmission, only 200 miles later did the same thing when pulling a trailer, up hill. It throws the transmission into 10th gear and you loose all power, Check engine light comes on and it slams back into 4th gear. Will not shift in or out of 4th. We were almost in a head on collision pulling a trailer because it did it while passing a semi and we had no power. Two transmissions this low of mileage seems like it must … Look up ODI 11684755 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	133.3% ODI 11161082 · 52,000 mi THE A/C COMPRESSOR JUST WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME AND FROM WHAT IT LOOKS TO ME IS WHY THE SECOND FAILURE HAS OCCURRED IS BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPLACE THE CONDENSER AS WAS REQUIRED AND ALSO PAID FOR BY ME. THE TRUCK HAS THE "DEATH-WOBBLE" EVEN THOUGH I HAVE REINFORCED THE STEERING IN GENERAL AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. HOWEVER, DUE TO JUST THESE TWO ISSUES AND THE OTHERS IT HAS HAD WHICH ARE FAILED WATER PUMP, TURBO, STARTER AND HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE BOOSTER WITH THE WATER PUMP GOING OUT AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES AND THEN THE TURBO AT ABOUT 82,… Look up ODI 11161082 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11094101 · 71,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH A TRAILER AND A LOAD CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK THE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE SUDDENLY APPEARED WITHIN THE MESSAGE DISPLAY, AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY WE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS NOT TOO CONGESTED AROUND US AND WE WERE DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY FLAT ROAD AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAD LOST VIRTUALLY ALL BRAKING POWER AND THE WE BASICALLY HAD TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE IS A 2016 F… Look up ODI 11094101 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11233762 · 830 mi COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WITH ONLY 830 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ON JULY 19, 2019 WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON E. CAUSEWAY APPROACH IN MANDEVILLE, LA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING ENOUGH TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME AT THE INTERSECTION. I RAPIDLY DOWN SHIFTED THROUGH THE GEARS TO REDUCE SPEED AND ALSO APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO HELP REDUCE SPEED. WHILE THE VEHICLE DID SLOW DOWN IT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO AVOID HITTING THE TRAFFIC AHEAD, SO I VEE… Look up ODI 11233762 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11552000 · 95,000 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the electronic brake control became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Ray's Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 385 Bypass Rd., Brandenburg, KY 40108, and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to… Look up ODI 11552000 at NHTSA ↗	729.2% ODI 11458820 The trailer brakes fail after a random period of time. Though the trailer works fine with other controllers, the entire trailer was rewired with new brakes and a new 7-pin connector, the problem did not changed - there are no shorts, grounds, opens in the brake circuit, and the ground circuit is OK. There previously were and are no intermittent problems with the trailer. The trailer brakes will start off the trip working, but stop working at random times. I've often noticed that they'll fail shortly after sitting in traffic. After the failure, … Look up ODI 11458820 at NHTSA ↗	360.0% ODI 11569079 Vehicle does not remember its previous settings: The following features may or may not be on, even if you have actively went through and turned them off or on. Local dealership has had this truck over 4 times and for days at a time. Nothing has been resolved of these safety functions. Rear automatic emergency braking Engine brake Lane departure warning (which actually jerks steering wheel if it is on and you get close to the edge of the lane) Lane centering assistance These safety sensitive functions turn themselves on and off, no matter the am… Look up ODI 11569079 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel System, Diesel	48,101–98,479 mi	80,000 mi	9	ODI 10122302 · 17,573 mi OPERATING IN ROUTE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL. REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO APPLY BRAKES, WHEN RETURNED TO THROTTLE; ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. HAD TO DISPATCH ANOTHER AMBULANCE TO THE CALL. TOWED THE IUNIT TO A LOCAL DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR. UNKNOWN IF RETAINED OLD PART. Look up ODI 10122302 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10239947 · 32,193 mi I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FUEL TANK IN MY 2004 F-450, THE TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER AND DRIVING LIKE A PLUGGED FUEL FILTER AND AFTER CHANGING FUEL FILTERS MANY TIMES I HAD FOUND A "GREY FLAKE LIKE" MATERIALS IN BOTH FILTERS. I DECIDED TO TAKE TRUCK TO FORD DEALER IN LINCOLN, NE TO HAVE LOOKED AT AND FIXED. THEY CALLED BACK TELLING ME THE FUEL TANK LINING WAS BAD IN THE FUEL TANK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. IT ALSO CAUSED ONE INJECTOR TO GO BAD(HOPEFULLY NOT MORE) AND A "NOZZLE ASSEMBLY". THEY CHARGED ME TO DISPOSE OF THE 25(OR SO)… Look up ODI 10239947 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10254967 · 67,818 mi I HAVE 2 2005 FORD F450'S THAT BOTH HAVE HAD FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. I HAVE TALKED WITH THE DEALER AT LENGTH ABOUT THE SITUATION. OFF THE RECORD THE SERVICE ADVISOR ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO PROMISE THE NEW TANKS WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE MESSAGE BOARDS I HAVE FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD. BASICALLY THE FUEL TANK THAT THE MANUFACTURER CHOSE TO USE WHEN BUILDING THE TRUCK WILL NOT HOLD UP TO THE FUEL TYPE THAT THE MANUFACTURER REQUIRES TO BE USED IN THE TRUCK. *TR Look up ODI 10254967 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	Too few reports for a range	36,686 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10093425 · 4,250 mi PURCHASED 2004 FORD F-450 DEISEL TRUCK 5/31/04 - FIRST HAD AT DALE JARRETT FORD IN MONROE, NC IN JULY REGARDING PROBLEM WITH TURBO BUT HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FIRST VISIT - 8/12/04 DALE JARRETT FORD EXAMINED TRUCK FOR LOSS OF POWER AND PROBLEM WITH TURBO - RESULT: OPERATING TO SPECS ACCORDING TO SERVICE DEPT. 8/27/04 EXAMINED BY DALE JARRETT FORD AGAIN FOR LACK OF POWER AND PROBLEM WITH TURBO - RESULT: REPLACED TURBO KIT AND CORE RETURN, TRUCK OPERATING TO SPECS ACCORDING TO SERVICE RECORD 8/31/04 EXAMINED BY HARRELSON FORD, CHARLO… Look up ODI 10093425 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10305820 · 69,122 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,122. UPDATED 04/01/10 UPDATED 10/05/10 Look up ODI 10305820 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System	Too few reports for a range	38,061 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10129223 · 7,000 mi DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AT IDLING SPEEDS . THIS SOMETIMES OCCURRED 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ALL POWER WAS LOST, INCLUDING BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. TO VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE ANY CONCERNS, BUT BLAMED THIS ISSUE ON THE FAULTY FUEL INJECTION PROGRAMMING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AND RECALL REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED TWICE WITHOUT SUCCESS. AK Look up ODI 10129223 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10305820 · 69,122 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,122. UPDATED 04/01/10 UPDATED 10/05/10 Look up ODI 10305820 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	56,249 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10339085 · 41,498 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED FOR INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE, SENSOR CONNECTOR FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING). THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE INFORMATION SHE HAD FOUND WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOT A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP… Look up ODI 10339085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10558711 · 71,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. Look up ODI 10558711 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	27,200 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10290826 · 27,200 mi 2004 FORD F-450 HAD ROTTING OIL PAN. IT WAS DETERMINED BY FORD THAT THE CAUSE WAS FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." VEHICLE WAS ONLY USED ON-ROAD AT ALL TIMES AND THERE WAS NO REASON AFTER FOUR YEARS THAT THE OIL PAN SHOULD HAVE ROTTED OUT BECAUSE OF "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." WE ARE LOCATED IN CONNECTICUT, NOWHERE NEAR SALT WATER. IT COST OUR COMPANY $1,500 TO REPLACE THE PAN AND RELATED ITEMS. WE DID HAVE A THREE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, WE FEEL AN OIL PAN SHOULD NOT "ROT" AFTER FOUR YEARS OF NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE VE… Look up ODI 10290826 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	Too few reports for a range	200,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10437565 · 200,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL LINER DELAMINATING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 01/11/12 Look up ODI 10437565 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	75,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10445180 · 80,000 mi TRUCK FAILS TO MAINTAIN SPEED (ACTS FUEL STARVED) AND IS AT RISK OF STALLING IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAIN COMPLETELY AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAS HAD NO AFTERMARKET ADJUSTMENTS. AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK TO THE FORD DEALER (PARR FORD IN BREMERTON, WA) WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING AND CAUSING PARTICLES TO CLOG THE FUEL SYSTEM. AS WE HAUL A LARGE TRAILER WITH THIS VEHICLE (AS I'M SURE OTHER CONSUMERS DO AS WELL) THIS CAN RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC OUTCOME AS STALLING RESULTS IN LACK OF STEERING ABILITIES AND CAN LE… Look up ODI 10445180 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10558711 · 71,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. Look up ODI 10558711 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	59,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10483254 · 59,000 mi VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL OCCURS. NEAR COLLISION AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO PULL OVER WHEN THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. FORD DEALER STATES THE COST TO REPAIR IS OVER $3,500.00 AND OPEN ENDED DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE FUEL TANK COATING ENTERED THE MOTOR OR INJEC… Look up ODI 10483254 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 18 complaints · 2023: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	5	7	18
2023	1	3	5

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	24	0	0
2023	5	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel System, Diesel	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System	Electrical System	Engine And Engine Cooling	Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	Fuel System, Gasoline	Power Train
Fuel System, Diesel	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	0	—	1 ODI 10305820 · 69,122 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,122. UPDATED 04/01/10 UPDATED 10/05/10 Look up ODI 10305820 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10112477 2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB Look up ODI 10112477 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System	0	1 ODI 10305820 · 69,122 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,122. UPDATED 04/01/10 UPDATED 10/05/10 Look up ODI 10305820 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 10558711 · 71,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. Look up ODI 10558711 at NHTSA ↗	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline	0	0	0	1 ODI 10558711 · 71,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. Look up ODI 10558711 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Power Train	0	1 ODI 10112477 2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB Look up ODI 10112477 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

14 mentions · 42.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10093425 · 4,250 mi

Look up ODI 10093425 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10129223 · 7,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AT IDLING SPEEDS . THIS SOMETIMES OCCURRED 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ALL POWER WAS LOST, INCLUDING BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. TO VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE ANY CONCERNS, BUT BLAMED THIS ISSUE ON THE FAULTY FUEL INJECTION PROGRAMMING. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AND RECALL REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED TWICE WITHOUT SUCCESS. *AK

Look up ODI 10129223 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10253328

THIS COMPLAINT STEMS FROM PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2004 FORD F-450 DIESEL POWERED TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS 2004 FORD NEW TRUCK IN LATE 2004. AT PRESENT, THE ODOMETER READS APPROXIMATELY 63,000 MILES. I EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER AT VARIOUS INTERVALS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND POWER IS LIMITED TO A FEW MILES-PER-HOUR. I HAVE RETURNED THE TRUCK TO FORD FOR REPAIR NUMEROUS TIMES AND FORD HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. FORD HAS REPLACED THE TURBO TWO TIMES, THE WIRING HARNESS, THE EGR AND OTHER PARTS IN THE ATTEMPT…

Look up ODI 10253328 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 4,750 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10108829 · 4,750 mi

Look up ODI 10108829 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10129223 · 7,000 mi

Look up ODI 10129223 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 200,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10437565 · 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL LINER DELAMINATING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 01/11/12

Look up ODI 10437565 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b