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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTSW31P34EC05308 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FTSW31P34E•••••• 2004 Ford F-350

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-350 build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
136on the model
68builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Air Bags 1 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Nov 2006
I broadsided a ford ranger that ran a stop sign. Traveling at 35 to 45 mph. It was a direct hit and neither air bag went off. My insurance company has the truck and is looking into the failure. Ft. Worth police officer said he had seen a 1000 wrecks and if that wreck did not set…
Electrical System Jun 2011
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the computer module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred the following day and the…
Vehicle Speed Control Aug 2006
The contact stated while the vehicle was at an idle or at various speeds, acceleration occurred on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice but was unable to locate the problem which persisted
Power Train Jan 2005
When truck was put in gear, the transmission would not go in gear. Also, when driving, I let off of the gas pedal, truck would stall, and then engage and then lurch forward, in traffic. Also, same problem in reverse

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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 1FTSW31P34EC05308 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.