- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
- The risk
- Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
- The fix
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Starcraft Ambient Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Starcraft Ambient have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2006 for the wiring.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Ambient year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Starcraft Ambient recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, 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.
- The risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- The fix
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
- The risk
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the cable ties, which attach the main wiring harness to the frame rails, may break and cause the wire harness to drop into the exhaust system.
- The risk
- This could result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short and/or fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the motor homes and attach new heavy duty cable ties. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
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Starcraft Ambient: every year compared
All Ambient years2004 Starcraft Ambient vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Starcraft Ambient | 0 | 4 | C | |
| 2004 Starcraft 21SSO | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft 21RB | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft 195CK | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft 215RB | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft Centennial CT | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft Homestead | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Starcraft Ambient
Does the 2004 Starcraft Ambient have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Starcraft Ambient: wiring (March 2006); engine and engine cooling (March 2006); trailer hitches (December 2005); wiring (August 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Starcraft Ambient had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Starcraft Ambient a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Starcraft Ambient year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2004 Starcraft Ambient has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data