2004 Ford E-Series Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Ford E-Series.

20032005
Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Ford E-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Avg mileage:60,000 mi
#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:80,000 mi
#31 complaints

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Avg mileage:40,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford E-Series.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES260,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM180,000 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER140,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION180,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION140,000 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER140,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR180,000 mi
STEERING140,000 mi
STRUCTURE140,000 mi
TIRES140,000 mi
VISIBILITY140,000 mi

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