2004 Ford E-550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Ford E-550, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford E-550
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
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…
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Ford E-550 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Ford E-550 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E-550 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford E-550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Ford E-550 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Ford E-550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Ford E-550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Ford E-550 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2004 Ford E-550
How do I know if my 2004 Ford E-550 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Ford E-550; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V444000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.