2005 Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (9) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
43 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2011-11-08 · campaign 11E047000 · 17 vehicles
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-800-232-5952.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2011-02-24 · campaign 11V131000 · 185 vehicles
Defect: BRAUN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 PARATRANSIT VANS BUILT ON FORD E-350 CHASSIS FROM APRIL 27, 2005, THROUGH JULY 29, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS (EM-1) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010, CONTAINING A DELPHI PACK-CON III FUSE HOLDER IN AN ALLIED MOTION MOTOR ASSEMBLY; EM-1 UNIT PART NUMBERS 77-62112-XX AND 77-62512-XX, STARTING WITH SERIAL NUMBER KNT90890232 TO SERIAL NUMBER NNE91230058. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRA
Risk: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
Fix: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO CONTACT EITHER CARRIER OR A BRAUN DEALER TO OBTAIN THE FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR BRAUN AT 1-800-THE-LIFT (1-800-843-5438).
Service bulletins (75)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Trailer Hitches 2020-07-08 · DOR-T7F8K-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are trailer brake control modules. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. the internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and trailer brake controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. this wi
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-05-01 · ASI-44534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2014-02-01 · ASI-44404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2010-11-17 · TSB-10-23-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: there may be a lack of rpm, hesitation, or rough running concerns when the vehicle is in idle. there may be two trouble codes stored. the problem may be caused by aftermarket generators installed or modifications to the front end drive. e-350/450. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 2010-06-11 · TSB-10-12-6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with or without diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0611 code or various injector circuit codes. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-11-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 145,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2005 ford e-350. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph he smelled a burning odor and saw that the vehicle was trailing a large white cloud. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over and as soon as he exited the vehicle it had become engulfed in flames. the contact stated that th…”
2020-09-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 87,000 mi“only 87000 miles and the fuel tank is shedding silver paint flakes, into the fuel system.. have now replaced all the filters twice, pump once.. and the tank pre filter has to be clogged as no fuel will even come out.. had been a very good truck, but this engineering causes the van to just die!! on the road. this is apparently a common problem and …”
2016-10-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection control module failed. the contact replaced the control module, but the failure continued. upon inspection, the contact determined that the fuel injection control modu…”
2015-09-14 · Visibility/Wiper · 42,900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. the contact stated that the heater box failed to change settings after the initial setting. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the heater box needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,900.…”
2015-04-17 · Power Train · 243,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 243,000.…”
2014-11-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 141,008 mi“while drive on highway,vehicle began to lose power when i encountered a hill. it bogged down and struggled to make it to top of hill and lost speed down to 30 mph or less and then died. it would not start right away, but after letting it sit for 15 minutes, it started and had regained power and i drove it till i got to the nest hill and did the sam…”
2014-07-29 · Engine · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. while driving 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after repeated attempts. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. …”
2013-11-22 · Engine · 30,000 mi“this bus is owned by first baptist church of grant, al. about one year ago we started having times when the bus would crank but not start. our mechanic has checked it four different tlimes, however, every time except this time (5th time) it started when he went to check it. this time we were taking our seniors on a trip, but when we went to cran…”
2013-10-02 · Power Train · 72,500 mi“driving uphill on i-70 eastbound by silverthorne, co the engine simply quit. limped to side of highway and tried to restart - nothing. batteries are new, etc just no turning over of the engine. thoughts are a bad ficm, which there is supposedly a recall but ford denied that when i called this morning. had the vehicle towed to a shop in arvada, co f…”
2013-07-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 103,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. the contact stated that he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced because it was corroding and leaking fuel. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.