Complaints
45
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford E-450 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:119,500 mi
Fires:2
#24 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:8,985 mi
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Avg mileage:44,862 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford E-450.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 119,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 8,985 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 4 | — | 1 | 44,862 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 47,937 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | 1 | 49,150 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 67,789 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 28,010 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 62,199 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 62,199 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 24,924 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 11,300 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 28,010 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 17,350 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 81,250 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 28,010 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 11,300 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
119,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,985
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,862
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,937
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,150
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,789
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,010
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,199
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,199
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,924
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,300
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,350
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,250
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,300
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