2005 Ford E-450 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter (2) · Engine (2)
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27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2019-05-29 · campaign 19V401000 · 22 vehicles
Defect: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Service bulletins (70)
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 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-05 · Engine · 46,000 mi“this vehicle is a motorhome, build on the 2005 e450 cab/chassis with a gas v10 engine. while driving in a single lane construction zone on the interstate the electronic throttle body system failed, and the engine suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator pedal. as a result the vehicle suddenly lost power and slowed to a very very low speed …”
2017-11-28 · Tires:tread/Belt · 58,004 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450 chinook motorhome equipped with michelin ltx m/s2 tires, size: lt225/75/r16. while driving 45-50 mph, the tread separated from the rear passenger outside tire. the contact stated that three of the four other tires also showed signs of tread separation. the motorhome was taken to les schwab tire center (500 dei…”
2016-02-23 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi“2013 during highway driving the brake caliper on the left rear stuck holding the brake pads against the disk. i noticed it when stopping for gas. as i removed the gas cap i saw considerable smoke rising around that left dual wheel. the wheel and tire was too hot to touch. smoke got worse and afraid of the heat and proximity of the gas pump i move…”
2015-03-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 134,213 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ficm module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred six days later. the manufacturer was not mad…”
2014-08-04 · Vehicle Speed Control“2005 ford e-450. consumer writes in regards to throttle body failure. *smd the consumer stated the throttle body failed, without warning and there was no acceleration. also, the check engine light illuminated. the throttle body was replaced at a cost of $ 682. …”
2013-10-22 · Tires · 7,945 mi“on 5/19/2010 i purchased 6 chaparral tires size 2257516 for my 2005 dutchmen class c motorhome on a ford e450 chassis. while on a vacation trip to the west the 4 rear tires developed blisters. this initiated replacing all 4 of them. we decided to replace the front tires also because of the danger. of a blow out. the tires had only 7945 miles on the…”
2013-10-02 · Tires · 31,480 mi“i recently had three (3) bf goodrich tires (225/75r16e bfg comml) on my rv separate within 1,000 miles of each other. these tires were less than 3 years old - 2 failed with less than 10,000 miles and 1 failed within 11,000 miles of purchase. at the time of the separations we were in rural southern oregon about 1,000 miles from our home in south…”
2013-05-14 · Wheels · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450. the contact stated that the tire pressure ratings were conflicting. the rim label indicated that the recommended tire pressure was 60 pounds and the label on the frame indicated 80 pounds. the contact did not call the manufacture to inquire about the contradictory recommendations. the contact had not experien…”
2013-04-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 175 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was not able to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the contact was unsure of what was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and infor…”
2013-03-20 · Electrical System · 56,831 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-450. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle could not be restarted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.