2004 Ford E-450 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Ford E-450, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,010 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.
“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“April 2005 was the first time the truck started to stall while driving. Syosset Ford's diagnosis was r&r cam shaft position sensor. The second incident may 2005. Truck stalling intermittently again. Syosset Ford unable to duplicate the problem. July 2005 a recall notice is sent from Ford stating the icp sensors may have been improperly manufactured causing the vehicle to stall. Third incident truck is still stalling intermittently on august 15, 2005 icp connectors are replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254808, filed 2009-01, 15,578 miles“Problem: hesitation on acceleration, rough idles, loss of power upon acceleration. Injector found clogged on 12-2006. Replaced turbo assembly and cold air boot on 12/20/2006. Filed written complaint to Ford in april 2006 for recurring engine issues. Ford never answered. On 1/30/09 truck not running and Ford replaced the transmission. Asked Ford service to check rough running and engine power loss but computer showed no codes. Took truck into Ford on 1/21/20011 for brakes and vehicle not running properly even after warm up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380259, filed 2011-01, 28,010 miles“Vehicle: 2005 chinook glacier class c r/v, 2004 Ford e450 cutaway chassis. Applicability: all model years of chinook glacier r/v and possibly other models. Hazard: fire/explosion. Component: flexible propane hose connecting 2 distribution manifolds under coach in vicinity right rear wheel well. Hose is routed outboard and fastened to the axle arch frame member between the frame and the right rear spring. Minimal clearance between spring and hose allows spring axle mounting hardware to abrade hose. The hose abraded through and began leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226625, filed 2008-05, 17,350 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-450. While driving various speeds, the vehicle spontaneously stalled. The vehicle usually restarts itself after the failure occurs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on five occasions and all the fuel injectors were replaced. A mechanic stated that the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness was the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring); therefore, they would not assume any financial responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255995, filed 2009-01, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10034571Jun 11, 2010Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. Some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern…
- 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…
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2010 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 3 | 25% |
| 2006 | 3 | 15% |
| 2005 | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 19% |
| 2003 | 3 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-450
10 complaintsElectrical 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 31, 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