2004 Ford E-350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford E-350, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 dripping off engine onto ground. Was told that this was normal and would disappear. However, this did not happen. Engine has continued to leak and oil continues to mix with coolant fluid, even after flushing system twice since repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11018700, filed 2017-08, 65,000 miles“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 not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10548763, filed 2013-10, 83,000 miles“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; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 04/07/15 updated 11/3/15”
NHTSA complaint #10680645, filed 2015-02, 52,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 50% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 | 4 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-350
18 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 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.
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