2004 Ford F-650 SD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2004 Ford F-650 SD. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air brake lines are misrouted, and the air brake system experiences a loss of air from the primary air tank, the vehicle will not have service air bake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will inspect the air brake line routing and if necessary, repair the vehicle. owner notification began on september 12, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. Owner notification began august 8, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Structure
The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while…
The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong engine oil odor and carbon monoxide odor entering the cabin through the gap in the floorboard. The contact stated that he had headaches due to the failure. The contact notified an independent Diesel mechanic of the engine oil leak, but the mechanic declined to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive and should no longer be driven on the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system
Lights on the unit will just shut of randomly I bought this new aug 24 2007 dealer looked at it said its a ford issue I contacted ford to get repaired ford says it IS out of warranty. The dealer had to send in a form on line to get warranty started takes 7 working days they said. I have waited 2…
Lights on the unit will just shut of randomly I bought this new aug 24 2007 dealer looked at it said its a ford issue I contacted ford to get repaired ford says it IS out of warranty. The dealer had to send in a form on line to get warranty started takes 7 working days they said. I have waited 2 weeks and still no way to fit it fixed called ford in dearborn they wont do anything for me as there system IS running slow. I still have no head lights that will stay on. *Tr
- Equipment · Tires
Hankook tires are being installed on vehicles which require a load range higher than a passenger tire p235/r16 SL. These vehicles weigh in at 24,000 lbs gvw and at times can be overloaded. they also do not take into account the 5% safety factor since the rears are on duals. Tires were wearing…
Hankook tires are being installed on vehicles which require a load range higher than a passenger tire p235/r16 SL. These vehicles weigh in at 24,000 lbs gvw and at times can be overloaded. they also do not take into account the 5% safety factor since the rears are on duals. Tires were wearing extremely fast and some were developing separations in the tread and sidewall areas as well as a number of them blew out. it was recommends they move to a radial truck tire lr e and they were convinced this was the way to go since they would have a retreadable casing and more carrying capacity. I installed goodyear radial LT on all six positions. I was chastised along with my assistant for doing so by (shawnee mission ford) for putting radial truck tires on which would last three times as long and cut into their purchases which they had a quota based on a ford motor company program that pushed tire sales. failure to meet the objective created consternation within the local dealer as they sold this account more tires than any other and it would cut into their tire sales by 1/3 according to the service manager. their goal and I quote "we are here to sell and you [xxx] well better never pull a stunt like that again." the account using the tires was running box vans used for delivery of magazines via interstate and state highways. I advised them this was not approved and could prove hazardous. They said we let shawnee mission ford handle our vehicle needs and trust they are putting on adequate tires. they were not and are still not. I will have pictures of vehicles and trucks wednesday via e-mail to you. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Tires › Tread/belt
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear left inside tire blew out. the road was clear of debris. the vehicle was driven off to the side of the road, then driven to an independent tire shop where a used tire replaced the failed tire. most of the separated tread was left on the side…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear left inside tire blew out. the road was clear of debris. the vehicle was driven off to the side of the road, then driven to an independent tire shop where a used tire replaced the failed tire. most of the separated tread was left on the side of the highway. the failed tire was only three weeks old. when the service dealer was notified, the contact was informed the tire distributor needed to be contacted and if the distributor would provide a credit, it would be passed on to the contact.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while exiting a driveway between 5 -15 mph the engine started smoking and making a knocking sound. the service dealer determined that the engine's o-ring pistons were defective and the engine may need to be replaced. the check engine light was not illuminated.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
2004 F650 tow truck brakes keep eating rotor had to replace whole driver side brake system 2 times , we only got 13,8888 miles on the first brake job. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle stalled on 2 separate occasions while driving. Dealership was unable to indicate the cause of the failure. vehicle was at the dealership for the last 2 weeks due to the failure.*ak *bf *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Ford F650. 17,000 miles on truck, had since new. been in shop for performance, power, and fuel economy issue`s 4 out of 6 weeks. C7 300 h.p. Caterpillar engine. cat admits known issue with computer not able to correctly tell engine proper fuel measurements. Engine wear masks proper alignment.…
Ford F650. 17,000 miles on truck, had since new. been in shop for performance, power, and fuel economy issue`s 4 out of 6 weeks. C7 300 h.p. Caterpillar engine. cat admits known issue with computer not able to correctly tell engine proper fuel measurements. Engine wear masks proper alignment. down time has lost me business and money. federal motor carrier 494973. cat put new engine in at 23,000 miles, telling me engine was not issue, and was clearly a computer and engine combo issue. I have asked for money back on truck. they continue to say lets look at again. I have told my customers no to many times, and am now not getting the opportunity to tell them anymore. I do not want to be the beta test truck. it doesn`t pay. no compensation being offered. no calls from ford motor co.*ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
This truck has a terrible vibration starting at 53 and going thru 65 then the intensity lessons but continues. shift of transmission IS almost impossible at time, front end has problems including wearing of tired in 29960 miles. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
Consumer stated that for the last six months ABS indicator light has been flashing. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10056196Ford: 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.
- 10055648Ford: 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.
- 10055629Ford: 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.
- 100243256.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. Updated 5/29/08.
- 100239892004-2006 f-650/f-750 and 2006 lcf - fuel tanks.
- 100238556.0L--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.
- 10023852Some 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.
- 10022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022297White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start.
- 10022295Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17.
- 100222936.0L diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10022243Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10022242Fuel tanks put into some vehicles were made out of steel. Which are going to be replaced by aluminum tanks.
- 10022234Turn signals flashing rapidly after modification.
- 10021901Dual fuel tank. One empty fuel does not transfer. Updated 2/6/08.
- 10021621Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021619Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes p0103.
- 10021485White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start.
- 10021484Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits.
- 10021483Right fuel tank empty - fuel does not transfer from left tank.
- 10021482No start, no ecm/tcm communications and/or flashing automatic transmission indicator.
- 10021221Check engine and/or stop engine light on - cummins engine only.
- 10021219Vehicle diagnostics and programming using ids-6.0l engine and low cab forward with 4.5L engine.
- 10019924Vehicle diagnostics and programming using wds - f-650/750 with 6.0L engine and low cab forward with 4.5L engine.
- 10019075Fuel 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.
- 10018067Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
- 10016824Customer satisfaction program 05b30 -accessory drive gear replacement. Supplement #1.
- 10016788Hard start/long crank, lack/loss of power, runs rough, buck/jerk, misses-cold weather regions.
- 10014694Right fuel tank empty - fuel does not transfer from left tank.
- 10014138Safety belt retraction speed.
- 10014084Communication/diagnostic issues with anti-lock braking system (ABS) modules.
- 10013412No start no ecm/tcm communications and or flashing automatic transmission indicator.
- 10013409Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area.
- 10013408Misfire lack of power buck jerk excessive smoke crank no start 6.0L engine diagnostics for fuel system . Service tips.
- 10013400F-650 750 with caterpillar 3126 engine and allison electronic transmission erratic shift points.
- 10013394Brake pad selection service tip.
- 10013382No start, no ecm/tcm communications, and/or flashing automatic transmission indicator.
- 10013244Turn signals flashing rapidly after modification - service tip.
- 10013113Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips.
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