2005 Ford E-550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
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.
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.
Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System 2009-06-01 · TSB-08-26-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2009-03-20 · TSB-08-20-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe
Electrical System:ignition:module 2007-06-07 · TSB T2007-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its power up mode (ignition on) the module may not wake up. if this action occurs, the module's led display panels will not prove-out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
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What owners report
2015-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 23,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-550. while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the fuel tank was discovered to be corroded causing the fuel pump to fail. the dealer advised that the fuel tank and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure milea…”
2010-08-02 · Fuel System, Diesel · 15,000 mi“ford 650 truck, year 2005, total miles 15,000. problem; rusting fuel tank clogging filters and fuel injectors. *tr…”
2006-12-15 · Electrical System:ignition · 1,500 mi“i purchased my 2005 ford escape january 15, 2005. in april that same year was the first time i attempted to start my brand new truck and it would not start. the vehicle will crank but the engine will not turn over. this happens about every 3-4 months. i have taken it to my local dealer regarding this problem about 4 or 5 times and each tie they tel…”
2006-10-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 36,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated the engine continued to stall. the dealer replaced 4 fuel injectors, 2 oil lines, and 2 oil pumps. the service dealer was unsure how to rectify the issue. the vehicle stalled while in gear, whether accelerating or not.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.