2004 Ford E-350 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Ford E-350, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 6 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.
“Vehicle was purchased on or around september 2003. On may of 2005 we began to have multiple problems concerning this vehicle. The most significant of these problems is air conditioning compressors locking up and breaking the drive belt. This vehicle is an ambulance so a failure could contribute to the death of a patient. We have tried various repairs to this vehicle as it has fallen out of warranty at this time. First we replaced the compressor, accumulator and orifice tube and the belts then flushed the system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172350, filed 2006-11, 42,638 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“2004 Ford e-450 ambulance 5/31/06 crew stated the engine was surging, EGR valve replaced by dealership. 5/31/06 crew stated A/C quit blowing and grinding noise heard larger fuse installed by dealership. Dealership stated all other A/C test checked out ok. Dealership added booster replaced to diesel fuel also replaced filter, drained water separator. 9/1/06 engine oil leaking, crew also had A/C concerns again dealership replaced geo rotor oil pump cover gasket and seal wear sleeve and reassemble post road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172471, filed 2006-11Related recalls
- 09V100000Mar 27, 2009Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon…Covers: Ford E-350 2004–2007, E-250 2004–2007, E-150 2004–2007
- 09V102000Mar 27, 2009Van conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon…Covers: Ford E-350 2004–2007, E-250 2004–2007, E-150 2004–2007
- 08V518000Oct 6, 2008Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 ford e150, my 2006-2008 e250, my 2004-2007 e350, my 2006 e450, my 2005-2007 chevrolet 2500, my 2007 chevrolet…Covers: Ford E-350 2004–2007, E-250 2006–2008, E-150 2007–2008 +3 more
- 08V519000Oct 6, 2008Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500…Covers: Ford E-350 2000, 2004–2006, E-450 2000, 2005, E-250 2005–2006 +4 more
- 04V589000Dec 15, 2004On certain vans built on ford e250/e350 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out…Covers: Ford E-350 2002–2004, E-250 2002–2004
- 04V562000Nov 26, 2004On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.Covers: Ford E-350 1997–2000, 2004, E-150 1997–2000, 2004, E-250 1997–2000, 2004 +8 more
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-350
18 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 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