MYRModel Year Report

2004 Ford E-150

▲ Better than typical
2004 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:48.848Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
33
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2004 33 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2004 33 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2004 33 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

2004: 33 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

30% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

12% · 4 reports
INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parked when the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards downhill the contact's son attempted to get into the vehicle to make it stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-24

Today was driving normally on the side road not towing & in overdrive when around 40MPH the overdrive disengaged & starts revving like it's in neutral.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-23

Vehicle speed control

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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On July 25, 2005 at @ 10:00AM [xxx] was operating my 2004 Ford explorer xlt (4 door) VIN no.: [xxx].

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-19

Wheels

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Visibility

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2004-09-27Engine and engine cooling04V445000 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…

    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…

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    2004-10-15Electrical system04V444000 On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.

    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…

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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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    2009-03-27Equipment adaptive/mobility09V100000 Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 Ford E-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans built on Ford and GM chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These…

    Remedy: Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.

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    2009-03-27Equipment adaptive/mobility09V102000 Van conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 Ford E-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans built on Ford and GM chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These…

    Remedy: Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.

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    2011-11-28Fuel system, gasoline11E047000 Ford is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans and wagons. The affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The safety recall began on November 28, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at…

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V445000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 04V444000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09V100000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 09V102000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 11E047000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Ford E-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Ford E-150 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford E-150?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Ford E-150 have?
6 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.