MYRModel Year Report

2004 Ford E-Series

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2004 Ford E-Series
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:00:46.737Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1997: 10 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008
2004: 2 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199710
19986
19992
20000
20010
20020
20031
20042
200510
20060
20070
20085

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 2 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 2 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

WE OWN A 2004 FORD FREESTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 80,000MILES. ON JULY 18TH WE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKING PROPERLY. ON JULY 19TH THE CAR STRUGGLED TO GO UP HILL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080725

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Ford E-Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Ford E-Series 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 E-Series?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Ford E-Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.