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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
2004 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford E-150, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Ford E-150 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Service brakes, hydraulic
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Visibility
2Wheels
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Structure
1Suspension
88 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2004 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
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Electrical system: wiring
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,…
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other E-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score
'76'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'21'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Ford E-150, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
In owners' words
What E-150 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DURING THE WINTER MONTHS OUR 2004, FORD, E150, VAN HAS HAD OCCASIONAL YET COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. TYPICALLY, IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS VERY COLD -10F AND TYPICALLY SLOWER SPEEDS 10-15MPH BUT TODAY IT WAS 30 F AND SPEEDS WERE 45-50 MPH AS WE WERE COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN PASS IN…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND AS OF SPRADLEY BARR FORD JANUARY 7, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,650 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.…
BOLTS FALLING OFF OF BRAKES THAT HOLD CALIPER ON. I HAVE A TOTAL OF 12 2004 FORD E-150 AND 1 2004 FORD EXPEDITION. 3 OF MY E-250'S AND THE EXPEDITION HAS ALL HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM. WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN DOWN TO METAL ON METAL, WHEN BRAKES WERE CHECKED FOR THE…
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