2004 Ford Econoline Engine problems

At 68,450 miles, several issues occurred: 1) oil pressure switch blew out of the housing, 2) oil was visible in coolant, 3) oil was leaking from engine, 4) idle vacillated up and down w/o any action on part of the user. Took van to dealer, who claimed to have repaired these items. Inspection of the "repaired vehicle" revealed oil still dripping off engine onto ground. Was told that this was "normal" and would disappear. However, this did not happen. Engine has continued to leak and oil continues to...

2004 Ford 4.6L engine: #2 spark plug ejected from cylinder head. ~$700 To repair!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injector, fuel tank, fuel pump, and the engine needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that the silver coating in the fuel tank was from one of the damaged parts. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 04/07/15*lj updated 11/3/15*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he noticed smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. Both technicians advised the contact that the egr cooler and the head gasket would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-150. The contact stated that a private mechanic attempted to remove the spark plugs but they were fused to the engine. The vehicle was eventually repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The vin was unavailable.

2004 FORD DIESEL OVERHEATS AND STALLS. *TR

VEHICLE CUTS OUT DURING DRIVING . *TR

I have a ford e-350 super duty van that has had drivable problems since it was new. After many trips to dealerships I was told that there was no fix at this time and ford should come out with a fix in the future. The engine dies when hot at times causing hard braking and loss of steering. At 100699 miles, just 699 miles out of warranty the engine quite running when hot. If it sits for 6 or more hours it will restart and run for only 20 minutes. Ford told me it was no longer under warranty and would provide no assistance. *Tr

Unknown as to events leading up to the failure. The failure is, vehicle stalls out without warning and at times engine surges with power and loses power. Vehicle is a ford e 450 with a 6.0 Lt diesel , mgf by international truck motors for ford motor co. Incident first reported oct 28, 2006 and is on going to this date, getting progressively worse, rending vehicle unreliable. Vehicle is an ambulance, modular aftermarket mfg is pl custom, owned by the pittston township ambulance association. Contact info with ford is monique - 1.800.343.5338, Then select options - 3, then 7, then 4. Case id # - 41-agbdwm. *Tr

Ford e450 doors pop open while driving. Consumer states that the body is twisted, the doors pop open while driving. The motor and transmission have been replaced. Plus this vehicle has experienced even more severe problems. *Kb the consumer stated the bolts sheared off the body of the vehicle, the roof leaked, the vehicle would just shut off with no warning and the overhead of the cab was coming off over the windshield. *Jb odi note: this is a rockport body on an e450 ford chassis - gtb 5-2-08

Engine was replaced 3 times by ford dealership, but problem never fixed , every re-build engine that was installed had diff. Issue , then the last one just caught in fire from leaking oil and also from the way they installed 11-01-07 date caught in fire. *Tr

(1) Driving vehicle. (2) Intermittent power loss and stalling. After stalling crank/no start (3) took vehicle to dealer for repair, unable to duplicate problem no repairs made. Repeated this process many times with no repairs fixing the problem. *Tr

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

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 20 minutes, and was taken to a service dealer where the problem was unable to be determined. There was a nhtsa recall # 05v270000, which pertains to the wiring. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

We had a major problem with the vehicle not starting when it was dispatched to a call. Internal oil cooler disentigrated, and leaked oil into the cooling system. The cam sensors, and injectors have been replaced several times. The transmission had to be repaired shortly after purchase, and has had all of the internal gears replaced since. All of the wiring harnesses have been replaced.This particular unit has spent many months this year in a shop being worked on. *Jb

Paramedic plus dba sunstar paramedic, in pinellas county, florida, purchased 54 ambulances, ford e-450, 6.0 Liter, in august of 2004. For the past two years of using these ambulances in one of the countries busiest ems agencies, we've incurred a multitude of issues, which have hampered our ability to put ambulances on the street. These problems include, but are not limited to: egr valves, egr coolers, oil coolers, injectors, ac compressors, radiators, wiring harnesses, several engines. Every ambulance in our...

2004 Ford e-450 ambulance 5/31/06 crew stated the engine was surging, egr valve replaced by dealership. 5/31/06 Crew stated a/c quit blowing and grinding noise heard larger fuse installed by dealership. Dealership stated all other a/c test checked out ok. Dealership added booster replaced to diesel fuel also replaced filter, drained water separator. 9/1/06 Engine oil leaking, crew also had a/c concerns again dealership replaced geo rotor oil pump cover gasket and seal wear sleeve and reassemble post road....

Oil leaking from 2004 f-350 6.0L diesel engine. Egr failure causing truck to shut off on road. *Jb

I bought a ford 2004 e450 with a6. 0 Engine and have had transmission problems twice, also replaced 2 heater cores. The vehicle also stalls at high speeds on the highway . I have had no luck with ford customer support to sell back via lemon law. *Nm

2004 Ford wagon e350 with floor lowered by vantage mobility int. For handicap people. During stop and go driving like traffic jams while pulling a trailer the floor between front seats gets more than hot enough to burn your foot. Sliding door opener has broken 6 times leaving the door free to slide open and shut. I keep a bungy cord to tie it up but interior lights come on and off when using bungy cord. The original latch by ford was removed to install the door opener. Split drive shaft installed to make room for...

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 ford e 350 a conversion van which will not start. The van has a power stroke diesel engine. The van was towed twelve or more times to multiple dealerships to locate the problem. The contact stated that no dealer could figure out what the problem was. A diagnostics test was performed on the vehicle about fifteen times. The contact has talked to ford numerous times. He invested $96,000 in the vehicle and would like to be able to drive it. This I happened at all times of the day. The contact was living out of the vehicle and was having thousands of dollars in towing expenses. Also, there were rental car and medical expenses as a result of the failure.*Ak

Dt: contact stated on 7-31-05 was traveling north on i-81 70 mph and carrying 3000 lbs of steel and engine shut off 2 miles south of exit #66. Engine sounded like a washing machine afterwards. Contact was able to restart the vehicle briefly in order for the wrecker to load it. Contact received recall 05s34 on 07/29/2005. Dealer said this vehicle was not covered under the recall. This was the first problem contact had with the engine. *Ak

Ford e-450 6.0L engine loses power, stalls, will not restart. Bayshore ford service (wilmington de) results in identified problems of defective exhaust back pressure sensors, throttle bodies and underhood wiring harness. This is a safety issue as vehicle stalls in traffic with passengers on board. These defects should be added to nhtsa recall # ) 05v270000. *Nm

I have 3 vehicles with 5.4 Liter exhaust manifold leak, several bolts are craked I have 50,000 mi just short of warr.My mechanic won't touch it.*Ak

While driving at various speeds or turning the engine stalled. When this occurred the vehicle coasted to a complete stop. Dealership reprogrammed the computer twice, replaced the sensor on crank shaft, and checked the wiring in the engine compartment. But, problem recurred. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. The chassis is connected to a big foot mh30bb 2004 motor home. *Ak when the engine shot down it chimed and the lights came on indicating that water was in the fuel. Check engine light comes on then the engine died. *Tc