2004 Ford E-450 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 37%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,462miles
- 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-450, 37% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,462 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Engine was replaced 3 times by Ford dealership, but problem never fixed , every re-build engine that was installed had diff. Issue , then the last one just caught in fire from leaking oil and also from the way they installed 11-01-07 date caught in fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10208724, filed 2007-11, 81,250 miles“(1) driving vehicle. (2) intermittent power loss and stalling. After stalling crank/no start (3) took vehicle to dealer for repair, unable to duplicate problem no repairs made. Repeated this process many times with no repairs fixing the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10191267, filed 2007-05, 32,000 miles“We had a major problem with the vehicle not starting when it was dispatched to a call. Internal oil cooler disentigrated, and leaked oil into the cooling system. The cam sensors, and injectors have been replaced several times. The transmission had to be repaired shortly after purchase, and has had all of the internal gears replaced since. All of the wiring harnesses have been replaced.this particular unit has spent many months this year in a shop being worked on.”
NHTSA complaint #10172849, filed 2006-11, 62,199 miles“The vehicle will not start. The vehicle was towed to dealer and they cannot find defects. The manufacture has stated that they will help. The consumer stated this is an emergency vehicle, and has been out of service for thirteen days .”
NHTSA complaint #10096933, filed 2004-10, 17,770 miles“While driving at various speeds or turning the engine stalled. When this occurred the vehicle coasted to a complete stop. Dealership reprogrammed the computer twice, replaced the sensor on crank shaft, and checked the wiring in the engine compartment. But, problem recurred. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. The chassis is connected to a big foot mh30bb 2004 motor home. When the engine shot down it chimed and the lights came on indicating that water was in the fuel. Check engine light comes on then the engine died.”
NHTSA complaint #10097477, filed 2004-11, 200 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-450 2003–2004, E550 2003–2004, E-350 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.
- 10019380Mar 13, 2006White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l.
- 10020069Jan 1, 2006Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
- 10019385Jan 1, 2006Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-450
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford E-450
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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