2004 FORD E-550 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 FORD E-550
The 2004 FORD E-550 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 FORD E-550
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 FORD E-550, potentially affecting up to 526,565 vehicles.
Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V444000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 214,849 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V445000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 253,076 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 FORD E-550
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD E-550. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 FORD E-550
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 FORD E-550 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 FORD E-550
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 FORD E-550. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
042516 — POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 FORD E-550
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E-550
- 1999 FORD E-550 — 0 complaints
- 2000 FORD E-550 — 0 complaints
- 2001 FORD E-550 — 0 complaints
- 2002 FORD E-550 — 1 complaint
- 2003 FORD E-550 — 1 complaint
- 2004 FORD E-550 (current)
- 2005 FORD E-550 — 4 complaints
- 2006 FORD E-550 — 4 complaints
- 2007 FORD E-550 — 0 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints