Ford E550 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 66 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Ford E550 (2003–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 66. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (20 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All E550 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine cooling20 29%
• Transmission and drivetrain9 13%
• Tires9 13%
• Fuel system8 12%
• Electrical system8 12%
• Air bags6 8.8%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 7.4%
• Brakes3 4.4%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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