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2004 Ford E550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Ford E550, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Ford E550 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 Ford E550 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.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 04V-444 · Sep 13, 2004 · 214,849 vehicles

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-445 · Sep 13, 2004 · 253,076 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 E550 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 E550 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What E550 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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, AND…
Complaint 10177885 · Jan 5, 2007 · 38,000 miles

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