2004 Ford E-350 fuel system problems

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · WA

At 68,450 miles, several issues occurred: 1) oil pressure switch blew out of the housing, 2) oil was visible in coolant, 3) oil was leaking from engine, 4) idle vacillated up and down w/o any action on part of the user. Took van to dealer, who claimed to have repaired these items. Inspection of the "repaired vehicle" revealed oil still dripping off engine onto ground. Was told that this was "normal" and would disappear. However, this did not happen. Engine has continued to leak and oil continues to mix with coolant fluid, even after flushing system twice since repair. Despite numerous calls to dealer, problem has not been fixed. Engine has less than 13k additional miles on it since "repair" and oil is still leaking. Leak continues to get worse with time. I believe this is a manufacturer's defect and since the engine has far less than 100k miles on it, should be repaired as a warranty item. Mixing of oil and coolant is a safety hazard and needs to be programmatically addressed by ford.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injector, fuel tank, fuel pump, and the engine needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that the silver coating in the fuel tank was from one of the damaged parts. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 04/07/15*lj updated 11/3/15

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 50,800 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose power when accelerating and then stall. The contact would have to wait thirty minutes before the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated the failure would occur without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but there was no solution to the problem. The contact did research and feels the problem is caused by the fuel tank delaminating. The failure mileage was 50,800 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · FL

I am the original owner of a 2004 ford e 350 diesel,it has been in the shop many of times for the same problem truck stops running in middle of intersections, highways etc does not start and needs to be towed.ford dealership has no idea what is wrong with truck, I get truck back same thing happens. Repeatedly. Now that the truck is out of warranty same thing happens result: delaminating fuel tank, little slivers of paint clogging fuel lines, pumps and injectors.

Filed Jan 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · MO

Fuel tank delamination in my 2004 ford e-350 has cause a need for an expensive total fuel system replacement. Obviously it is a huge problem as there are many complaints online of the exact same problem all over the country. Ford says its the bio diesel that is causing the problem, but its funny how dodge and chevy aren't having any problems...

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford e350 sd. The fuel tank deteriorated and the particles that comes off of the tank clogged the fuel injectors. The failure prevented fuel from getting into the engine which made the vehicle drive 15 MPH to include a rough start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that it would cost of $4500 to seal the fuel tank. The repairs were not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 196,000 miles · MD

Vehicle cuts out during driving .

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 79,800 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford e350 econoline with 79800 miles. The contact notice that the warning light on his instrument panel came on stating that there was water in the fuel. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated that the lining in the fuel tank had delaminated. The contact was told that his fuel system needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 21, 2009 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · GA

Van stopped running in freeway 2004 ford e-350 diesel problem with tank delamanation 4 vans same thing all came to a stop in the roadway.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Fuel system · PA

Vehicle lost power 4 different times. Fuel pump excess noise, fuel pump clogged. Dealer contacted ford motor corp who blamed condition on diesel fuel. Fuel pump was replaced as well as fuel filters and fuel tank. We are out $3000.00 for the repairs.