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2004 Ford E-450: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

27 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

28,010 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 27 complaints (14.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation933.3%
Transmission and shifting414.8%
Braking behavior414.8%
Electrical and battery issues414.8%
Fuel system concerns311.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
4
Tires
4
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
3
Service Brakes
3
Fuel System, Diesel
2
Power Train
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System4
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel4
Tires4
Power Train:Automatic Transmission3
Service Brakes3
Fuel System, Diesel2
Power Train2

Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 4; Tires: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Fuel System, Diesel: 2; Power Train: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
8
25,000 to 49,999
5
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0008
25,000 to 49,9995
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2004
2
2006
4
2007
2
2008
4
2009
3
2010
1
2011
1
2012
1
2013
2
2014
2
2015
1
2018
2
2022
1
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20042
20064
20072
20084
20093
20101
20111
20121
20132
20142
20151
20182
20221
20231

2004: 2; 2006: 4; 2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2018: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10096933 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIND DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURE HAS STATED THAT THEY WILL HELP. THE CONSUMER STATED "THIS IS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE, AND HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR THIRTEEN DAYS". *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 17,770 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096933 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10097477 · 2004-11-12 (November 12, 2004)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10097477 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10153463 · 2006-03-22 (March 22, 2006)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153463 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10155367 · 2006-04-14 (April 14, 2006)

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. BRAKE STOP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. DEALER FOUND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED . PART # 1LIZ*9F924*AA KIT, BRAKE REPAIR. SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT CUSTOMER EXPENSE. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 11,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155367 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10172698 · 2006-11-06 (November 6, 2006)

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 FLEET HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY ONE O…

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Owner report 10172849 · 2006-11-07 (November 7, 2006)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 62,199 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172849 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10191267 · 2007-05-20 (May 20, 2007)

(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

Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191267 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10208724 · 2007-11-12 (November 12, 2007)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 81,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208724 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

04V444000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2004-09-13 (September 13, 2004)

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

Consequence: THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.

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 WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.

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04V445000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Reported: 2004-09-13 (September 13, 2004)

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.

Consequence: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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 THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.

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05V270000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2005-06-10 (June 10, 2005)

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.

Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: 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. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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Data completeness

27 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

70.4%Usable mileage19 / 27 records
100.0%Valid incident date27 / 27 records
100.0%Valid filing date27 / 27 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates27 / 27 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20132014201520162017201820192021202220232024202520262027
Tires
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211.8%
ODI 10978755 · 1,900 mi

BLOWOUT ON LT225/75R16 MICHELIN TIRE ON 2017 THOR MOTORHOME. VIN NUMBER [XXX] . ONLY 2075 MILES ON VEHICLE AND TIRE. DOT 83JH 00YX 115/112.. READ IN MOTORHOME MAGAZINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS. 3 ON ONE MOTORHOME. RIDING ON HIGHWAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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120.0%
ODI 11483471 · 6,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Entegra Odyssey RV constructed on a 2019 Ford E450 chassis equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro HT, Tire Size: LT225/75/R16, DOT Number: BCXEHUH. The contact stated that upon inflating the tires, his brother was informed that the tires needed to be replaced as they had dry rotted. Additionally, the contact stated that the tires were consistently becoming flat while driving. The Tire dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The RV dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but provi…

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Tires:Tread/Belt
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120.0%
ODI 10984857 · 12,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-450 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75 R16. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CONTACTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS WITHIN THE SAME MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500.

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Engine
00.0%

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116.7%
ODI 10764471 · 2,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE V…

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15.9%
ODI 10855283 · 4,000 mi

HESITATION/NO POWER AFTER MAKING A TURN, PRIMARILY A LEFT-HAND BUT HAS HAPPENED ALSO AFTER A RIGHT-HAND TURN. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER STALLED OR DISPLAYED FAULT CODES OR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASH. FORD HAS CHECKED FOR THIS CONDITION.

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218.2%
ODI 10993131 · 1,094 mi

THIS IS A 24' MOTORHOME. 2017 FORD E-450/ WHILE DRIVING IN REGULAR TRAFFIC, IF VEHICLE IS TRAVELING 50 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND THE WHEELS HAVE A DELAYED REACTION TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS VERY STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IS PASSING AT A GREATER SPEED THAN I AM TRAVELING. SOMETIMES, THROWING MY VEHICLE ALMOST OFF THE ROAD, BECAUSE WHEN THE VEHICLE I AM IN DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT, THE COUNTER STEERING DOESN'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, HENCE IT IS VERY DELAYED. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE OFF T…

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622.2%
ODI 11466381

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V795000 (Engine) and 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and Parts distribution disconnect respectively.

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215.4%
ODI 11509828 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle was difficult to control. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was unsure what was repairs were made or what parts were replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.

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250.0%
ODI 11614740

The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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150.0%
ODI 11679474

2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST.....

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150.0%
ODI 11744042

Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Ne…

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Steering
216.7%
ODI 10561282 · 1,399 mi

DURING MY 1500 MILE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE SERVICE, THE FORD DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LEAK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT TURNED OUT TO BE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING / POWER BRAKING HYDRO BOOST UNIT. HE DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A FACTORY OVER-TIGHTENING OF A BOLT ON THE UNIT THAT STRIPPED THE THREAD AND CAUSED THE LEAK. THE BOOSTER AND ASSOCIATED HOSES OR LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE REPAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. *…

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15.9%
ODI 11258842 · 10,411 mi

I PURCHASED THIS THOR MOTOR HOME FROM A DEALER ON 09/06/2019, USED OUR FIRST TRIP 260 MILES BOTH WAYS I HAVE FOUND A VERY DIFFICULT TIME ON KEEPING UNIT ON ROAD PROPERLY CONSTANTLY DRIFTING AND VERY FATIGUED IN DRIVING. AT CAMP SIGHT AN IDENTICAL 31W THOR 2018 OWNER STATED HE HAD SAME PROBLEM AN NEIGHBORS STATED THAT STABILIZER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A SAFETPLUS 31-140 UNIT AND NOW NO PROBLEM. HELP!!! I WOULD CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS CORRECTION. HIGHWAY 65MPH.

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218.2%
ODI 10993131 · 1,094 mi

THIS IS A 24' MOTORHOME. 2017 FORD E-450/ WHILE DRIVING IN REGULAR TRAFFIC, IF VEHICLE IS TRAVELING 50 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND THE WHEELS HAVE A DELAYED REACTION TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS VERY STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IS PASSING AT A GREATER SPEED THAN I AM TRAVELING. SOMETIMES, THROWING MY VEHICLE ALMOST OFF THE ROAD, BECAUSE WHEN THE VEHICLE I AM IN DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT, THE COUNTER STEERING DOESN'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, HENCE IT IS VERY DELAYED. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE OFF T…

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120.0%
ODI 11444433 · 3,514 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the cam bushing was detached from the RV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the RV to a local dealer. The contact stated that when he con…

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1037.0%
ODI 11430282 · 11,015 mi

The contact owns 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the freeway, the contact mentioned that any time another vehicle or object was near the vehicle, it lost steering capabilty. The contact would have to regain control of the steering wheel in order for the steering wheel to resume back to normal. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and kept for three days however unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The ma…

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969.2%
ODI 11457855

I received a recall notice on this vehicle from Ford. Ford Recall 22S08 and NHTSA recall 22V089. Ford does not seem to be aware of this recall nor do you. The earliest Big Valley Ford in Stockton CA appointment I could get was 7/19/22. This is not acceptable based on safety

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125.0%
ODI 11614740

The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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150.0%
ODI 11741946

Parking Brake The Sticker on this U-Haul 15 foot Truck says, "Engage the Parking Brake before turning off the Engine, otherwise UNCONTROLLED OPERATION OF VEHICLE may occur.". I pulled on the Parking Brake as the Sticker warned. With my foot off the Gas Pedal, at about 25 - 30 MPH the U-Haul Steered way to the right by itself, and drove onto the Right Curb. This was quite Frightening and Unexpected. Then it happened again later that day at just about 30 MPH, again with my foot off the Gas Pedal and Kind of Coasting into a small Town. Lat…

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Unknown Or Other
18.3%
ODI 11093698 · 11,800 mi

THIS IS A JAYCO GREYHAWK 31' RV. WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARMED UP IT WILL NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY UPON BEING SHUT OFF. IT WILL ONLY START AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES.

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240.0%
ODI 11051283 · 17,722 mi

THE MOTORHOME WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A SET OF MICHELIN LT 225 75 16 TIRES. THE DOT # ON ALL 6 OR THE TIRES IS DOTB3JH009X. MICHELIN CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THEM. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 17,722 MILES ON IT. THANK YOU FOR YOU ANTICIPATED ASSISTANCE. STEVE

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317.6%
ODI 10891901

THOR MOTOR COACH SOLD ME A 2016 FOUR WINDS CLASS C MODEL 23U MOTOR HOME WITH A CLASS IV HITCH THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR THE STATED CAPACITY OF 8,000 POUNDS. IF THE HITCH IS USED IN THE STATED 8,000 POUND CAPACITY, THE HITCH WILL FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAKES THE E450 CHASSIS THAT THE MOTOR HOME BODY IS MOUNTED ON. FORD STATES THAT THE TONGUE WEIGHT FOR A PROPERLY LOADED 8,000 POUND TRAILER SHOULD BE IN THE RANGE OF 800 TO 1,200 POUNDS (10% TO 15%). THOR MOTOR COACH HAS DE-RATED THE HITCH CAPACITY TO 500 POUNDS WHICH RESULTS IN…

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19.1%
ODI 11482879

While in standard shuttle route emergency egress window imploded inward. This is the 3rd occurrence. Vehicle is a 2017 Ford E-450 Chassis with an Elkhart Coach ECII 25 PASSENGERS PLUS DRIVER shuttle body.

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240.0%
ODI 11251997 · 800 mi

. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE I FOUND WAS 120 DEGREES AND THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE WAS 148 DEGREES. THE 148 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WAS NEXT TO WHERE MY FOOT IS WHEN I AM DRIVING. SINCE THIS IS AN RV WE TYPICALLY DRIVE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT A TIME…

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120.0%
ODI 11749775

The L shaped bracket that supports the RV hydraulic/motor assembly for the auto leveling system has failed. The weld between two pieces of steel that makes up the bracket has failed. When the bracket fails the assembly is supported temporarily by electrical wires and hydraulic hoses. If it fails further and drags the road or separates completely, there is a possibility of fire under the vehicle and/or death or injury to other drivers on the road. There other safety recalls for this exact failure but my unit was not listed.

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414.8%
ODI 11423803

The Service Advance Trac light comes on sporadically. This also triggers the Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist to turn off. Any of these malfunctions could prove to be a safety issue particularly with regard to stability and control of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to a dealer for these issues as we are traveling. The malfunction has occurred about 5-6 times while driving, without any particular triggers.There were no early warnings and the first time the service light came on was June 18th and we were on a two lane flat road doi…

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17.7%
ODI 11523300

The tire pressure monitoring system fails frequently while being driven. The first few times I pulled off the road and checked the pressures, and they were normal. I had the system checked at a Ford dealership and they couldn't find any problem. It failed again. I returned to the dealership and they said they couldn't find a problem and there is nothing they could do for me. So I drive away from the dealership and the same thing happens. Believing that they can't do anything I keep driving and manually checking pressures. Problem returns.…

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150.0%
ODI 11679474

2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST.....

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150.0%
ODI 11744042

Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Ne…

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0Unavailable

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Electrical System
18.3%
ODI 11120875

NO CRANK NO START WITH ANTITHEFT ON . LOST COMMUNICATION

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00.0%

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15.9%
ODI 11039800

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF AND A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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150.0%
ODI 11741946

Parking Brake The Sticker on this U-Haul 15 foot Truck says, "Engage the Parking Brake before turning off the Engine, otherwise UNCONTROLLED OPERATION OF VEHICLE may occur.". I pulled on the Parking Brake as the Sticker warned. With my foot off the Gas Pedal, at about 25 - 30 MPH the U-Haul Steered way to the right by itself, and drove onto the Right Curb. This was quite Frightening and Unexpected. Then it happened again later that day at just about 30 MPH, again with my foot off the Gas Pedal and Kind of Coasting into a small Town. Lat…

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0Unavailable

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
00.0%

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Power Train
433.3%
ODI 11073007 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E. HIGHWAY 55, BUFFALO, MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH CYLINDER WELL INSIDE THE TRANMISSION WAS CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

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00.0%

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350.0%
ODI 11072827 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E. HIGHWAY 55, BUFFALO MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH CYLINDER WELL INSIDE THE TRANMISSION HAD CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

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15.9%
ODI 11144717 · 15,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING CRASHING INTO A MOBILE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE REVERSE POSITION. THE DEALER KAYSER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2303 WEST BELTLINE HIGHWAY, MADISON, WI 53713 [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…

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19.1%
ODI 11479886

TRANSMISSIONS 6R140 HAVE PREMATURE FAILURE THIS IS OUR 6TH TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT IN OUR 5 VANS, WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES OUT, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS WHICH RESULTS IN VEHICLE STALLING IN ROAD WAY THE VEHICLE WHILE JERK REALLY HARD AND GIVE DRIVE WHIPLASH AND WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING UP HILL WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS THE VAN WILL SLAM TO A STOP, STALL THEN START ROLLING BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS WITH NO BRAKES OR POWERSTEERING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS DRIVER HAS NO BREAKS OR POWERSTEERING AND MOST TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED THE DRIVER CANT QUICKLY RESTA…

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2100.0%
ODI 11655655

The component that failed was the driveline on our RV. Specifically, the driveline was installed at an incorrect angle, which caused excessive vibrations and loud noises while driving at highway speeds. The improper driveline angle posed a serious safety risk to my family and others on the road. The vibrations were severe enough to affect vehicle handling and stability, especially at higher speeds. There was also concern that the continued stress could lead to mechanical failure or component separation, which could result in loss of control o…

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150.0%
ODI 11744042

Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Ne…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range119,500 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10255995 · 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE USUALLY RESTARTS ITSELF AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FO…

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ODI 10694474 · 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE, STARTER AND THE HOP OIL PRESSURE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

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Engine And Engine CoolingToo few reports for a range8,985 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10096933 · 17,770 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIND DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURE HAS STATED THAT THEY WILL HELP. THE CONSUMER STATED "THIS IS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE, AND HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR THIRTEEN DAYS". *NM

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ODI 10097477 · 200 mi

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

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselToo few reports for a range47,100 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10153463 · 4,000 mi

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

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ODI 10172849 · 62,199 mi

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

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ODI 10191267 · 32,000 mi

(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

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TiresToo few reports for a range28,385 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10233307 · 92,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THREE TIRE TREAD SEPARATIONS FOR TIRES I PURCHASED IN 2006 FOR MY RV. THE TIRES ARE COOPER SRM II, LT225/75R16. THE PREVIOUS TWO WERE REAR TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT ONE HAPPENED ON A FRONT TIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

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ODI 10481971 · 28,385 mi

THE TIRE DEVELOPED A "SLOW LEAK" AT 16,500 MILES SINCE INSTALLATION. THE TIRE DEALER REMOVED THE TIRE AND FOUND THE TIRE TO HAVE A 2-3 INCH SLICE IN THE OUTER SKIN OF THE SIDEWALL WHICH RAN PARALLEL TO AND CLOSEST TO THE RIM (AS OPPOSED TO THE TREAD). IT WAS VERY APPARENT THERE WAS TOTAL SEPERATION OF THE OUTER SIDEWALL FROM THE INNER RIBBING YET THERE WAS ONLY A SLOW LEAK OF PSI. *TR

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ODI 11154216 · 23,425 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY RV DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE INSIDE DUAL BLEW OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. BEFORE THE TIRE BLEW OUT I NOTICED A VIBRATION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE RV. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TREAD CAME OFF COMPLETELY LEAVING ONLY THE SIDE WALLS. I DO NOT REMEMBER RUNNING OVER ANY OBJECTS IN THE FREEWAY AND HAD NOT HIT ANY POT HOLES. THIS TIRE WAS THREE YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD CHECKED AND VERIFIED THE TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LEAVING AND ENSURED THAT I HAD INFLATED THE TIRES TO TH…

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Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range62,199 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10153463 · 4,000 mi

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

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ODI 10172849 · 62,199 mi

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

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ODI 10208724 · 81,250 mi

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

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range28,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10534107 · 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES WOULD SEIZE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THERE HAD BEEN OTHER REPAIRS THAT INVOLVED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

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ODI 10553339 · 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM PUCKS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM EXPANDED WHEN HEATED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ALUMINUM PUCKS WITH STEEL ONES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 3/28/14*CN

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Fuel System, DieselToo few reports for a range67,789 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10254808 · 15,578 mi

APRIL 2005 WAS THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK STARTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. SYOSSET FORD'S DIAGNOSIS WAS R&R CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE SECOND INCIDENT MAY 2005. TRUCK STALLING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. SYOSSET FORD UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. JULY 2005 A RECALL NOTICE IS SENT FROM FORD STATING THE ICP SENSORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THIRD INCIDENT TRUCK IS STILL STALLING INTERMITTENTLY ON AUGUST 15, 2005 ICP CONNECTORS ARE REPLACED. SEPTEMBER 2005 A RECALL NOTICE IS SENT FROM FORD STATING THE EP S…

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ODI 10255995 · 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE USUALLY RESTARTS ITSELF AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FO…

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Power TrainToo few reports for a range28,010 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10380259 · 28,010 mi

PROBLEM: HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, ROUGH IDLES, LOSS OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION. INJECTOR FOUND CLOGGED ON 12-2006. REPLACED TURBO ASSEMBLY AND COLD AIR BOOT ON 12/20/2006. FILED WRITTEN COMPLAINT TO FORD IN APRIL 2006 FOR RECURRING ENGINE ISSUES. FORD NEVER ANSWERED. ON 1/30/09 TRUCK NOT RUNNING AND FORD REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. ASKED FORD SERVICE TO CHECK ROUGH RUNNING AND ENGINE POWER LOSS BUT COMPUTER SHOWED NO CODES. TOOK TRUCK INTO FORD ON 1/21/20011 FOR BRAKES AND VEHICLE NOT RUNNING PROPERLY EVEN AFTER WARM UP. DIAGNOSIS FROM F…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

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2025-050None

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2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

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2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

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2025-100None

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2025-110None

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2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-090None

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2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 211 reports

2022: 11 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
20226711
2023112
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20221300
2023200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselTiresPower Train:Automatic TransmissionService BrakesFuel System, DieselPower Train
Electrical System—00000
1
ODI 10255995 · 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE USUALLY RESTARTS ITSELF AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FO…

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0
Engine And Engine Cooling0—00000
1
ODI 10223911

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

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel00—0
3
ODI 10153463 · 4,000 mi

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

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ODI 10172849 · 62,199 mi

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

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ODI 10208724 · 81,250 mi

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

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Tires000—0000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission00
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ODI 10153463 · 4,000 mi

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

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ODI 10172849 · 62,199 mi

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

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ODI 10208724 · 81,250 mi

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

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ODI 10255995 · 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE USUALLY RESTARTS ITSELF AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FO…

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ODI 10223911

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

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

3 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

9 mentions · 33.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 28,010 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10097477 · 200 mi

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

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ODI 10153463 · 4,000 mi

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

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ODI 10191267 · 32,000 mi

(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

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 7.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,889 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10097477 · 200 mi

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

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ODI 10254808 · 15,578 mi

APRIL 2005 WAS THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK STARTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. SYOSSET FORD'S DIAGNOSIS WAS R&R CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE SECOND INCIDENT MAY 2005. TRUCK STALLING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. SYOSSET FORD UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. JULY 2005 A RECALL NOTICE IS SENT FROM FORD STATING THE ICP SENSORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THIRD INCIDENT TRUCK IS STILL STALLING INTERMITTENTLY ON AUGUST 15, 2005 ICP CONNECTORS ARE REPLACED. SEPTEMBER 2005 A RECALL NOTICE IS SENT FROM FORD STATING THE EP S…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 3.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 32,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10191267 · 32,000 mi

(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

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b