Engine Cooling System problems of the 2004 Ford F-250

Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2004 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2004

At onset of cold weather,(below 40f), loud tapping from engine at idle and again at 200 rpms. This lasts until engine is warmed up completely. Ford says piston slap and it is normal. Truck has 20k miles. Unless standard engineering practice has been repealed, piston slap is not normal under any circumstance.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2004

Engine idle is defective and the vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer serviced the vehicle, but problem recurred.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Oil was leaking from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic replaced the rear main seal, but oil continued to leak.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2004 Ford F-250

Diesel Engine problems	49
Car Stall problems	36
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	27
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	23
Engine Exhaust System problems	12
Engine problems	8
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	8
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	7
Check Engine Light On problems	6
Engine Stall problems	4
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems	3

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