Complaints
70
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
39
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford E-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Diesel Fuel System
Avg mileage:83,350 mi
#24 complaints
Engine & Cooling
#34 complaints
Tire Defects
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford E-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 83,350 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
Diesel Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,350
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Ford E-350 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Ford E-350 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Ford E-350 has 70 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Diesel Fuel System with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Ford E-350?
Top reported problems: Diesel Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 83,350 mi); Engine & Cooling (4 complaints); Tire Defects (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Ford E-350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,350 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Ford E-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Ford E-350 include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 39 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Ford E-350 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Ford E-350?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (diesel fuel system) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford E-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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