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2004 Ford E-150 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

33 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

65,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 33 complaints (12.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior927.3%
Transmission and shifting13.0%
Engine operation13.0%
Electrical and battery issues13.0%
Fuel system concerns13.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4
Engine
2
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
Electrical System
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Engine2
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls2
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs2
Electrical System1

Power Train: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Engine: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 2; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 2; Electrical System: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
6
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
4
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0006
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9994
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2004
5
2005
8
2007
4
2008
3
2009
1
2010
2
2011
1
2013
2
2014
2
2015
3
2016
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20045
20058
20074
20083
20091
20102
20111
20132
20142
20153
20161
20251

2004: 5; 2005: 8; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10091098 · 2004-09-16 (September 16, 2004)

FIRST APPLICATION OF BRAKES AFTER BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY RATTLING NOISE IN BRAKE LINES AT THE ABS CONTROL MANIFOLD, IT IS HYD. PRESS. BLEEDING OFF, BRAKE PEDAL STARTS TO GO DOWN, I HAVE EXP. WITH HYD. AND KNOW THAT, THE VIBRATION IN THE LINE WILL CAUSE FITTINGS TO FAIL AT THE VALVE UNDER THE (B) NUT,,#2 (LEDS) IN MIRROR ARE FALLING BACK IN TO THE BODY OF THE MIRROR ASSY, BARELY VISIBLE FROM DRIVER SEAT. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091098 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10095437 · 2004-10-07 (October 7, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ,AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDE BY MRS. WILLIAM'S FRIEND MR BRONEK DUTJIEWICZ.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10095437 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10526410 · 2013-07-23 (July 23, 2013)

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. I PULL OVER & PUT IT INTO PARK & THEN BACK INTO OVERDRIVE & START DRIVING ONCE AGAIN & SAME THING HAPPENED THREE TIMES. LUCKILY THERE WAS A SERVICE SHOP CLOSE. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN & THEY SAID TAKE IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. HE ALSO SAID IT WAS FINE TO TAKE IT OUT OF OVERDRIVE & THAT WOULDN'T CAUSE IT TO DO THAT. SO, I TOOK IT OUT OF OVERDRIVE & IT DIDN'T MISS A BEAT. AFTER READING THE REVIEWS I…

Owner-reported narrative. 79,964 miles reported. Look up ODI 10526410 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10081760 · 2004-07-12 (July 12, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO THE INCORRECT ROUTING OF THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL HARNESS. *SC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10081760 at NHTSA ↗