2004 Ford E-550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-550 years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford E-550. That ranks 4th out of 12 E-550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford E-550 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Ford E-550 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Fix: Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* - the contact stated that between the turbo and the inner cooler, there were two stainless steel lines connected with a flexible joint and the flexible joint was coming loose. The contact stated that when it came off he lost power . The contact stated that vehicle pulled a 5th wheel trailer…
Other Ford E-550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E-550 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 E-550 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 E-550 | 66 | 4 |
| 2002 E-550 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 E-550 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford E-550?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford E-550?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Ford E-550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-550 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.