2004 Ford E-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Ford E-250, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the contact waited for a minute to restart the vehicle before starting to drive however, the failure persisted. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11451171, filed 2022-02, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When 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…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: 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…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: 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…
- 10018070Sep 1, 2005Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53.
- 10012944Aug 18, 2005Low/reverse gear set pinion shaft(s) that may walk out, causing metallic particle contamination. Customer satisfaction program 04b24. Transmission reverse planet replacement. *tt…
- 10014275Jan 1, 2005A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014269Dec 27, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756, p0761 or p0771 after overhaul or installation of 2005 torqshift transmission.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10011180Aug 1, 2004Delayed/harsh forward or reverse engagements.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 19% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-250
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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