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2003 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.

Metric2003 Ford E-1502004 Ford E-150
NHTSA complaints2133
Recall campaigns54
Service bulletins (TSBs)1160
Investigations11
Crash reports32
Fire reports10
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord E-150Ford E-150
Service Brakes, Hydraulic37
Power Train34
Vehicle Speed Control34
Electrical System41
Engine and Engine Cooling31
Seat Belts31
Fuel System, Gasoline21
Engine12

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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.