2004 Ford E-450 Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford E-450. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2004, Dodge Sprinter 2007, Blue Bird TC2000 1998
Reported issue: Matthews 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 and dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor…
Possible consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: Matthews is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or matthews specialty at 336-297-9600.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2004, Dodge Sprinter 2007, Blue Bird TC2000 1998
Reported issue: Matthews 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 and dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Matthews is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mattews specialty at 336-297-9600.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Ford E-450 2004–2007, E-350 2004–2007
Reported issue: On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Corrosion may occur on the anl 400 amp fuse due to exposure to calcium chloride elements…
Possible consequence: The deterioration of the fuse can cause a disruption of power resulting in loss of service in the patient compartment.
Remedy: Retrofit kits and installation instructions will be mailed to customers free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2008. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 800-932-7077.
- Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford E-450 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Reported issue: Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Possible consequence: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford E-450 2003–2004, E550 2003–2004, E-350 2003–2004 +2 more
Reported issue: On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Possible consequence: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from…
- Engine and engine coolingCovers: Ford E-450 2003–2004, E550 2003–2004, E-350 2003–2004 +2 more
Reported issue: On 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 composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Possible consequence: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs…
← 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.