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2004 Ford E 250

Based on reports from 14 owners and 18 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 14 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 18 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

2 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 9K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes2 (14%)

Lights1 (7%)

Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights1 (7%)

Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman1 (7%)

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.1 (7%)

Electrical System:wiring1 (7%)

Electrical System:ignition1 (7%)

Seats1 (7%)

2004 Ford E 250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford E 250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford E 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights Issues

Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford E 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:back up lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman Issues

Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Ford E 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:gear box:shaft pitman-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Ford E 250. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (18 recalls)

04V444000Oct 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

04V445000Sep 2004

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 PARTICLES.

04V562000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

04V589000Aug 2004

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ON CERTAIN VANS BUILT ON FORD E250/E350 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

06E056000Aug 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

+ 13 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Ford E 250 is the 1997 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 18 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Ford E 250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford E 250?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Ford E 250 is related to the brakes, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2004 Ford E 250 reliable?

The 2004 Ford E 250 has 14 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2004 Ford E 250 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2004 Ford E 250 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2004 Ford E 250 has 18 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ford E 250 problems start?

Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,400 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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