Complaints
36
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:115,460 mi
#24 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:59,958 mi
#32 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:117,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 115,460 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 59,958 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 117,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 | 1 | — | 14 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 2,262 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | 2,262 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 19,800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,460
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,958
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,500
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,500
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,262
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,262
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,800
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
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