2005 Ford E-Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Structure (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Engine 2012-07-10 · TSB-12-7-4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-11-17 · TSB-11-11-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2009-08-19 · SB-09B09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; pcm part number inspection. awareness communication dated 4/20/09. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-08-19 · SB-09M03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain vehicles, e series and f super duty, with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement-6.0l diesel engine replacement warranty extension. awareness communication dated 4/20/09. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-08-19 · SB-09M02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; specific component warranty extension. awareness communication, dated 4/20/09. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-04-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 77,559 mi“total failure of diesel engine. apparent defective engine design in the ford/navistar 6l powestroke across several model years has been reported on internet. *js…”
2012-04-09 · Structure · 100,000 mi“the paint on the back of the van from the top to the bumper in an approximate 1 foot swath has peeled off. a body shop guy said that they didn't put a thick enough coat on or that the base was faulty. *tr…”
2011-06-09 · Seat Belts · 40,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline 350 van. the contact stated that the seatbelts were defective (second row captain seat behind the passenger side/captain chair behind the drivers seat). the contact said the seatbelt dislodged from the hinge and would not lock in place. the dealership and manufacturer were contacted and advised the contact…”
2011-01-11 · Fuel System, Diesel · 69,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline 350. while driving approximately 65 mph up a hill the vehicle lost power and it became difficult to accelerate. the failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven in the last two weeks. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the failure was due to delamination in the gaso…”
2010-11-30 · Fuel System, Diesel · 50,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline. the contact stated that she could smell fuel inside the vehicle and smoke escaped from the tailpipe. the dealer replaced the liner on the fuel tank twice. the dealer stated that the diesel fuel ate through the lining. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 78…”
2009-09-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 52,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford excursion. the contact stated that intermittently the vehicle would stall, and then immediately restart. the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times to diagnose the failure; however, since the technicians are unable to identify the cause of the failure, no repairs have been made. the vehicle identification nu…”
2009-05-31 · Unknown Or Other“our street needs a speed bump on 42nd ave s between findley and orcas. there are many children and cars go too fast. *tr…”
2009-03-26 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline van. while driving at an unknown speed, the fuses began to short out electrical components in the vehicle. the dealer stated that there was a piece of metal located in the fuse rack that touched the wiring harness and caused the electrical wiring to short. the contact was concerned with the safety of not…”
2008-10-28 · Fuel System, Diesel · 42,000 mi“the vehicle, a ford e350 6.0l diesel would lose power while on the highway and come to a complete stop in the middle of the road. after waiting about 20 minutes, sometimes would start up but most of the time would have to be towed. this would occur whenever the vehicle is driven for more than 20-40 miles when the engine is warmed. this has occurred…”
2008-09-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 38,000 mi“the van would start losing power on the highway, where even if the accelerator is pushed down, the van continues to lose speed. the van eventually reaches a speed of 0 mph and at which point the engine stalls. after waiting 20 minutes on the side of the highway, turning the engine off for 20 minutes then starting it seems to temporarily get it goin…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.