Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Ford Cvpi
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Ford Cvpi has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V079000 STEEL WHEELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V206000 DASH OUTER SOUND INSULATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Wheels 9 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Ford CVPI faces notable reliability concerns, primarily with wheels and electrical systems, supported by recalls and high complaint counts. Other issues include exterior lighting and potential steering instability, affecting cost projections.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheels | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| exterior lighting | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake system inspections
- tire rotation and alignment
- cooling system service
- transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- wheel vibration or noise
- electrical shorts or failures
- unusual lighting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Ford Cvpi at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.