Tl* - the contact stated that between the turbo and the inner cooler, there were two stainless steel lines connected with a flexible joint and the flexible joint was coming loose. The contact stated that when it came off he lost power . The contact stated that vehicle pulled a 5th wheel trailer, and that this has happened twice. The contact stated that neither the weather nor the road conditions were a factor. The contact also stated that he was driving 50 MPH. Ak the consumer stated the part was replaced under warranty/ updated 06/08/07.
The worst 2004 Ford E550 problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
- Risk
- 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 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 04V444000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Ford E550 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a...
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21,...
- Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold...
- Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel...
- Lack of power or MIL on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics. tt
- P0404 service tip. tt
- White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L. tt
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp. tt
- Fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on...
- Low battery voltage - 6.0L diesel with single alternator. tt
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Is the 2004 Ford E550 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Ford E550, fewer than a typical E550 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford E550?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Ford E550 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
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