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2002 Ford E-150 vs 2004 Ford E-150

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Ford E-1502004 Ford E-150
NHTSA complaints2833
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)1360
Investigations11
Crash reports12
Fire reports30
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage86,000 mi70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord E-150Ford E-150
Service Brakes, Hydraulic27
Power Train34
Vehicle Speed Control34
Electrical System31
Fuel System, Gasoline31
Wheels22
Steering30
Engine and Engine Cooling21

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.