2004 Ford E-350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Ford E-350, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,350 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.
“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“2004 Ford f350 this Ford truck wanders, there is play in the steering wheel. Truck does not go straight down the road. Wanders back and forth, have to keep minding the wheel. Cruise control decreases 10-12 MPH for no reason. Both of these problems are serious safety defects. There is a driveline vibration that is continuing to get worse. Ford is unwilling and unable to repair these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10074727, filed 2004-06, 500 miles“5 speed automatic transmission occasionally jumps out of drive during normal operation of vehicle, engine revs for a second or two, then transmission slams back into drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10276486, filed 2009-07, 2,200 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 25% |
| 2011 | 3 | 16% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-350
18 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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