2004 Ford E-450 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,104miles
- 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-450, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,104 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“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“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“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 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…
- 10013320Jan 1, 2005Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 4 | 33% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 5 | 15% |
| 2004 | 5 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford E-450
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
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.
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