2004 Ford E-350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Ford E-350, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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-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: wiring) but was advised that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10472897, filed 2012-08, 93,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 20 minutes, and was taken to a service dealer where the problem was unable to be determined. There was a NHTSA recall # 05v270000, which pertains to the wiring. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10175315, filed 2006-12, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-350. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled twice without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the injectors caused the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring). The vehicle has been repaired more than 20 times and they always replace the injectors; however, the mechanic stated that the control module was the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 332,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10255846, filed 2009-01, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V569000Dec 15, 2007On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland…Covers: Ford E-350 2004–2007, E-450 2004–2007
- 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may…Covers: Ford E-350 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, F-550 SD 2004–2005 +4 more
- 04V444000Sep 13, 2004On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.Covers: Ford E-350 2003–2004, E550 2003–2004, E-450 2003–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10019810Apr 29, 2006Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795Apr 28, 2006P0404 SERVICE TIP.
- 10019949Jan 1, 2006Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
- 10019079Jan 1, 2006Low battery voltage - 6.0l diesel with single alternator.
- 10018765Nov 4, 2005Ford-installed alternators. Thomas built buses.
- 10017921Jun 7, 2005Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling.
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 10013246Aug 1, 2004Various driveability concerns such as hard start, no start, hesitation, runs rough, erratic shifts, and the malfunction indicator lamp on with a variety of diagnostic trouble…
- 10013243Aug 1, 2004Insufficient charging system output for modified vehicle use.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 17 | 31% |
| 2004 | 5 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 20% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 27% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 6 | 55% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-350
18 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology