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1FTNW21P74E••••••2004 Ford F-250
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-250 build (8 vs 2).
8on this build
125on the model
52builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 5Engine 2Air Bags 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2005
The contact stated while driving at 40 mph in slick unfamiliar terrain, the vehicle was involved in a crash with no deployment of the airbags. While attempting to cross a bridge the concrete was clipped by the vehicle. The contact over corrected and preceded to loose control of…
Electrical SystemJan 2021
Vehicle loses all power-stalls and loses function when idling. Has occurred when exiting freeway way and in a regular neighborhood streets. Need to restart after stall
EngineMar 2015
I have a 2004 f 250 super duty with the 6.0 engine it is a known fact that the bolts that hold the heads down streach when hot letting water into the oil system its all over the interrnet about the 6.o engine that ford provides the only fix is to have the cab removed and replace…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2005
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…
Electrical SystemMay 2019
Experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. It will also stall after letting off the throttle when approaching a stop and occasionally while while stopped at a light. RPM's will also drop to 500 and I have no throttle response, if it doesn't…
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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 1FTNW21P74EC68886 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.