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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTNW21P24EB98990 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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1FTNW21P24E•••••• 2004 Ford F-250

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-250 build (7 vs 2).

7on this build
125on the model
52builds in total
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Electrical System 3 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Seat Belts 1

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Power Train Aug 2019
Reduced powered under a grade/load. Reduced acceleration. Bogs down, cannot reach speeds higher than 40-45 mph, up hill
Engine Jun 2019
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but…
Electrical System Nov 2015
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…
Seat Belts Mar 2012
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 . The contact noticed that the rear center seat belt buckle was not connected to the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the seat belt was connected. The failure and the current mileage was 55,000. Updated 05/08/12*lj…
Engine And Engine Cooling May 2005
Dt: the consumer stated that 2004 ford f250 intermittently on the road. This has happened about 20 times. The dealer fixed the truck and when the consumer picked up vehicle it still stalled. The truck was put on a diagnostic machine once and the truck pulled up 9 codes. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTNW21P24EB98990 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.