Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Ford F-450

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2004 Ford F-450. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford F-450

Problem Category Number of Problems
Differential Unit problems
2
Power Train problems
2

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Ford F-450

The Differential Unit problem

Steering bracket bottoms out when truck is turned to the right all the way. . . Causing it to break steering bracket that is made onto front rear housing.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Vehicle looses power, no acceleration, occurs most frequently under heavy load or high acceleration demand, told by Ford dealer the problem is caused by DE-laminating fuel tank resulting in fuel tank coating entering the fuel system and obstructing diesel fuel flow to motor when high demand for   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Ford F-450 model year vehicles:



F-450 Service Bulletins
F-450 Safety Recalls
F-450 Defect Investigations