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2004 Ford E-450 engine problems

10 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 32,000.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
37%
typical mileage
32,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Engine: diesel
    4
  • Engine
    1
  • Cooling system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford E-450 engine problems in other years

1999200520152026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford E-450 engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 8

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported September 13, 2004 · 253,076 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.

Recall number 04V445000 · Recall details

What 2004 Ford E-450 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Engine · 68,000 miles · MA

2004 ford diesel overheats and stalls.

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Engine · 24,924 miles · PA

Unknown as to events leading up to the failure. The failure is, vehicle stalls out without warning and at times engine surges with power and loses power. Vehicle is a ford e 450 with a 6.0 lt diesel , mgf by international truck motors for ford motor co. Incident first reported oct 28, 2006 and is on going to this date, getting progressively worse, rending vehicle unreliable. Vehicle is an ambulance, modular aftermarket mfg is pl custom, owned by the pittston township ambulance association. Contact info with ford is monique - 1.800.343.5338, then select options - 3, then 7, then 4. Case id # - 41-agbdwm.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Body, Brakes · NY

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. *kb 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. *jb odi note: this is a rockport body on an e450 ford chassis - gtb 5-2-08

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 81,250 miles · VA · fire

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.

Filed May 20, 2007 · Engine · 32,000 miles · CA

(1) driving vehicle. (2) intermittent power loss and stalling. After stalling crank/no start (3) took vehicle to dealer for repair, unable to duplicate problem no repairs made. Repeated this process many times with no repairs fixing the problem.

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 62,199 miles · TX

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.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Engine · FL

Paramedic plus dba sunstar paramedic, in pinellas county, florida, purchased 54 ambulances, ford e-450, 6.0 liter, in august of 2004. For the past two years of using these ambulances in one of the countries busiest ems agencies, we've incurred a multitude of issues, which have hampered our ability to put ambulances on the street. These problems include, but are not limited to: egr valves, egr coolers, oil coolers, injectors, AC compressors, radiators, wiring harnesses, several engines. Every ambulance in our fleet has been affected by one or more of the above problems. In speaking with ems agency representatives across the united states, I have found that this is not an isolated problem. We are spending countless hours of labor and cost of repairs over two years with 54 of these vehicles. We have maintained all records of repair and can demonstrate the impact this has on our emergency 911 service. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience so we can discuss more of this in detail.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 4,000 miles · MA

I bought a ford 2004 e450 with a6. 0 engine and have had transmission problems twice, also replaced 2 heater cores. The vehicle also stalls at high speeds on the highway . I have had no luck with ford customer support to sell back via lemon law.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Engine · 200 miles · DE

While driving at various speeds or turning the engine stalled. When this occurred the vehicle coasted to a complete stop. Dealership reprogrammed the computer twice, replaced the sensor on crank shaft, and checked the wiring in the engine compartment. But, problem recurred. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. The chassis is connected to a big foot mh30bb 2004 motor home. *ak when the engine shot down it chimed and the lights came on indicating that water was in the fuel. Check engine light comes on then the engine died.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Engine · 17,770 miles · SC

The vehicle will not start. The vehicle was towed to dealer and they cannot find defects. The manufacture has stated that they will help. The consumer stated "this is an emergency vehicle, and has been out of service for thirteen days".

Questions about the 2004 Ford E-450 engine

Does the 2004 Ford E-450 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Ford E-450, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2004 Ford E-450 engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 32,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford E-450 engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V445000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford E-450 have bad engine?

The Ford E-450 model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (10 complaints) and 2006 (10 complaints).

Other 2004 Ford E-450 problems

Electrical 5Fuel system 5Transmission 5Brakes 4Tires 4Body 2Visibility 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Locks 1

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