2004 Ford E-450 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Ford E-450, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“THE component system addressed, which is available for inspection, is the propane line routed through a jagged torched hole in the vehicle main frame; location is left-rear frame extension. Pictures are available. IF piping is allowed to remain, the propane line will sustain a propane leak with constant rubbing against the hole going through the frame. Our safety, and the safety of many others across the nation is at risk, specifically with the reports of motorhome fires to date. THE existing problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527403, filed 2023-06“Ford e450 doors pop open while driving. Consumer states that the body is twisted, the doors pop open while driving. The motor and transmission have been replaced. Plus this vehicle has experienced even more severe problems. The consumer stated the bolts sheared off the body of the vehicle, the roof leaked, the vehicle would just shut off with no warning and the overhead of the cab was coming off over the windshield. Odi note: this is a rockport body on an e450 Ford chassis - gtb 5-2-08”
NHTSA complaint #10223911, filed 2008-04Related recalls
- 08V524000Oct 8, 2008Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built buses, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 chevrolet 5500, freightliner…Covers: Ford E-450 2004, Dodge Sprinter 2007, Blue Bird TC2000 1998
- 08V526000Oct 8, 2008Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built bus, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 chevrolet 5500, freightliner…Covers: Ford E-450 2004, Dodge Sprinter 2007, Blue Bird TC2000 1998
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-450
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 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 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