2004 Ford Cvpi

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2004 Ford Cvpi
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:38.911Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2004: 17 complaints 2004 17 2005: 20 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 17 2005: 20 complaints 2005
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 17 2005: 20 complaints 2005

2004: 17 complaints

View as data table
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200417
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Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

9 of 17 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

Show complaint excerpts

Slow air loss noticed on left front wheel. Upon inspection the wheel was cracked. Cf wheel stamping.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-30

Rt frt wheel loses air while parked. The wheel was checked and found to be cracked. Wheel replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-24

Electrical system

5 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

Exterior lighting

4 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Steering

1 of 17 total reports mentions: steering.

Power train

1 of 17 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-08-02Recall queryClosed 2004-12-20 Fracture of the steel wheel rim
  2. I
    2004-12-21Engineering analysisClosed 2007-03-08 Fracture of the steel wheel rim
  3. R
    2005-06-03Electrical system05V206000 On certain police interceptors (Cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (Taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  4. R
    2007-03-15Wheels07V079000 On certain police vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel based on the wheel part number. The recall began on March 15, 2007. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-343-5338.

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Ford Cvpi — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V206000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07V079000 · Wheels

FAQ

Is the 2004 Ford Cvpi reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Cvpi?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Cvpi have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.