Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Ford E-450
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Ford E-450 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V526000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V524000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V270000 ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V444000 FORD/ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V445000 FORD/AIR FILTER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 10 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Ford E-450 suffers from reliability issues mainly related to engine, fuel, and powertrain systems. Frequent complaints in these areas suggest potential costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $2,000–$4,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| powertrain | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$600 | 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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Drive belt inspection
- Suspension check
- Battery test
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel leaks
- Brake system warnings
- Electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Ford E-450 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.