Worst 2004 Ford E-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Electrical System:Ignition
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford E-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Ford E-250. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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2004 Ford E-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Ford E-250 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Ford E-250?
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Does the 2004 Ford E-250 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Ford E-250?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford E-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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