Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford F-650 SD, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Tires2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Structure1
- Electrical system1
- Suspension1
- Equipment1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE MISROUTED BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESERVOIR TANKS OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS 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." THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL AND INCOMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT METRIC (KPA) TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION (TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SHOWN IN ENGLISH UNITS (PSI) IS CORRECT), AND TRANSPOSED TIRE SIZE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2004 Ford F-650 SD: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10056196 | FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE |
| 10055648 | FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| 10055629 | FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 2004-2010 E SERIES, 2003-2005 EXCURSION. |
| 10024325 | 6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ |
| 10023989 | 2004-2006 F-650/F-750 AND 2006 LCF - FUEL TANKS. *NJ |
| 10023855 | 6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ |
| 10023852 | SOME 2004-2008 F-SUPER DUTY 650-750 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE AIR SUSPENSION SPRINGS ARE NOT RE-INFLATING. *NJ |
| 10022675 | BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ |
| 10022297 | WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB |
| 10022295 | DTC'S P006A OR P132B - LACKS POWER, SURGE, OR FLUTTER AFTER FIELD SERVICE ACTION 06E17. *KB |
| 10022293 | 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB |
| 10022243 | LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB |
| 10022242 | FUEL TANKS PUT INTO SOME VEHICLES WERE MADE OUT OF STEEL. WHICH ARE GOING TO BE REPLACED BY ALUMINUM TANKS. *KB |
| 10022234 | TURN SIGNALS FLASHING RAPIDLY AFTER MODIFICATION. *KB |
| 10021901 | DUAL FUEL TANK. ONE EMPTY FUEL DOES NOT TRANSFER. *KB UPDATED 2/6/08. *NJ |
| 10021621 | LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB |
| 10021619 | AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB |
| 10021485 | WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB |
| 10021484 | ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB |
| 10021483 | RIGHT FUEL TANK EMPTY - FUEL DOES NOT TRANSFER FROM LEFT TANK. *KB |
| 10021482 | NO START, NO ECM/TCM COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR FLASHING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INDICATOR. *KB |
| 10021221 | CHECK ENGINE AND/OR STOP ENGINE LIGHT ON - CUMMINS ENGINE ONLY. *KB |
| 10021219 | VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING IDS-6.0L ENGINE AND LOW CAB FORWARD WITH 4.5L ENGINE. *KB |
| 10019924 | VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING WDS - F-650/750 WITH 6.0L ENGINE AND LOW CAB FORWARD WITH 4.5L ENGINE. *TT |
| 10019075 | FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT |
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