2004 Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (8) · Tires (3) · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2011-11-08 · campaign 11E047000 · 17 vehicles
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-800-232-5952.
Service bulletins (83)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Steering 2018-04-06 · DOR-X8B9R-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-05-01 · ASI-44534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2014-02-01 · ASI-44404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 2010-06-11 · TSB-10-12-6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with or without diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0611 code or various injector circuit codes. *pe
Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System 2009-06-01 · TSB-08-26-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 65,000 mi“at 68,450 miles, several issues occurred: 1) oil pressure switch blew out of the housing, 2) oil was visible in coolant, 3) oil was leaking from engine, 4) idle vacillated up and down w/o any action on part of the user. took van to dealer, who claimed to have repaired these items. inspection of the "repaired vehicle" revealed oil still drippi…”
2015-11-30 · Unknown Or Other“all gauges stop working when it rains but starts and runs ok. power windows do not work when it rains but starts and runs ok.…”
2015-06-24 · Air Bags · 177,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. while driving approximately 25 mph, the front air bags deployed without warning. the contact sustained burns on both forearms, but did not receive medical attention. there was no police report filed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the fa…”
2015-02-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel injector, fuel tank, fuel pump, and the engine needed to be replaced. the technician also stated that the silver coating in the fuel tank was from one of the damaged parts. the vehicle was repaired; how…”
2013-10-21 · Engine · 83,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he noticed smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. both technicians advised the contact that the egr cooler and the head gasket would have to be replaced. the vehicle was n…”
2013-06-19 · Tires · 53,419 mi“sidewall separated completely on one tire and the tread is separating from the body if another tire. both tires are the same make and model. dean mud terrain sxt m+s lt245/75-r16 dot on tire with sidewall separation up11-dnw-0108 dot on tire with tread lug separation up11-dnw-0108 failures occurred at the same time on a 2004 ford e350 econo…”
2012-09-26 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e350. equipped with bf goodrich t/a a/s tires, size: lt245/75r16. the contact stated that recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 12t019000 (tires: tread/belt) was received july of two thousand twelve. the contact believed that the wait for the repairs had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the contact had not…”
2012-08-29 · Electrical System · 93,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle would stutter and then stall. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the fuel injection control pressure sensor failed. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system: wirin…”
2012-03-22 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility“dvd player will not eject cd's. *tr…”
2011-09-08 · Fuel System, Diesel · 50,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. the contact stated that the vehicle would lose power when accelerating and then stall. the contact would have to wait thirty minutes before the vehicle was able to be restarted. the contact stated the failure would occur without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but there was no solu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.