2004 Ford E-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 22%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Ford E-350, 22% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I have a Ford E-350 super duty van that has had drivable problems since it was new. After many trips to dealerships I was told that there was no fix at this time and Ford should come out with a fix in the future. The engine dies when hot at times causing hard braking and loss of steering. At 100699 miles, just 699 miles out of warranty the engine quite running when hot. If it sits for 6 or more hours it will restart and run for only 20 minutes. Ford told me it was no longer under warranty and would provide no assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10266163, filed 2009-04, 100,699 miles“Dt: contact stated on 7-31-05 was traveling north on I-81 70 MPH and carrying 3000 lbs of steel and engine shut off 2 miles south of exit #66. Engine sounded like a washing machine afterwards. Contact was able to restart the vehicle briefly in order for the wrecker to load it. Contact received recall 05s34 on 07/29/2005. Dealer said this vehicle was not covered under the recall. This was the first problem contact had with the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10131076, filed 2005-08, 132,862 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2004 Ford e 350 a conversion van which will not start. The van has a power stroke diesel engine. The van was towed twelve or more times to multiple dealerships to locate the problem. The contact stated that no dealer could figure out what the problem was. A diagnostics test was performed on the vehicle about fifteen times. The contact has talked to Ford numerous times. He invested $96,000 in the vehicle and would like to be able to drive it. This I happened at all times of the day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140210, filed 2005-10, 600 miles“2004 Ford wagon e350 with floor lowered by vantage mobility int. For handicap people. During stop and go driving like traffic jams while pulling a trailer the floor between front seats gets more than hot enough to burn your foot. Sliding door opener has broken 6 times leaving the door free to slide open and shut. I keep a bungy cord to tie it up but interior lights come on and off when using bungy cord. The original latch by Ford was removed to install the door opener. Split drive shaft installed to make room for under vehicle lift by braun corp has a low roar to it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145829, filed 2005-12, 20 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 milesRelated recalls
- 04V445000Sep 13, 2004On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper…Covers: Ford E-350 2003–2004, E550 2003–2004, E-450 2003–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10028826Jun 1, 2009Ford: 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…
- 10028730May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge.
- 10028284Mar 20, 2009Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms.
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10021462Apr 27, 2007Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
- 10022243Apr 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021236Mar 23, 2007Lack of cooling fan operation.
- 10021232Mar 23, 20076.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p2262, and/or p2263.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 13 | 25% |
| 2005 | 16 | 29% |
| 2004 | 10 | 22% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 30% |
| 2001 | 14 | 27% |
| 2000 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 | 12 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 19% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 16% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-350
18 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 27, 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