2005 Ford E-350
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Recalls
16 recalls name the 2005 Ford E-350. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy
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).
Quality vans IS recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Quality vans IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Quality vans IS recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Quality vans IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Customizers IS recalling 6 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Customizers IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Freewheel mobility IS recalling 4 my 2005 ford E-350 and my 2006 ford E-250 passenger vans and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Freewheel mobility IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Freewheel mobility IS recalling 4 my 2005 ford E-350 and my 2006 ford E-250 passenger vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Freewheel mobility IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Van conversions IS recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford E-150, E-250 E-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles," the anti-stow…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Van conversions IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Van conversions IS recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford E-150, E-250 E-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Van conversions IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Leader industries IS recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Leader industries IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or leader industries leader industries at 626-575-0880.
Leader industries IS recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Leader industries IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or leader industries at 626-575-0880.
Oneness mobility IS recalling 19 my 1998, and 2005-2006 E-350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Oneness mobility IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or oneness mobility at 1-818-267-3000.
Mobilityworks IS recalling 224 my 2007-2008 ford E150, my 2006-2008 E250, my 2004-2007 E350, my 2006 E450, my 2005-2007 chevrolet 2500, my 2007 chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobilityworks IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Mobilityworks IS recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford E250, my 2000, 2004-2006 E350, my 2000, 2005 E450, my 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobilityworks IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector IS fully…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.
Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0L diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints
55 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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 the flames came from under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle burned, the contact stated the fire department was not able to locate his vehicle and later the police had called him and left a voice message advising him that the vehicle had been towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11E047000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 one that ford and their engineers are not being responsible for.. Really... Paint inside at fuel tank? wtf are they thinking...
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 module wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Visibility/wiper
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.
- Power train
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.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 same thing several times till I made it home 3 hours later for a 10 mile trip. I checked online on the vehicle for ford owners forum and saw that several people encountered this problem before and described it as bogging down and losing power. Some one suggested changing the egr valve which I had done, and the fuel filters as well as air filter. When I removed the bottom fuel filter under the van, I captured the fuel in the filter and line and it had what looked like silver paint. I kept the sample and it IS soft and pliable. I assumed it was a protective coating lining the fuel tank. I don't believe this should be happening,because it could do damage to the injectors and other things. *tr
- Engine
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.
- Electrical system · Engine
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…
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 crank it, it cranked but would not start. we had it towed to woody anderson ford in huntsville, al. I spoke with the truck service manager today and he told me the engine wiring harness was bad. this bus only has 30,000 miles on it. it has been at woody anderson ford 4 days. I know recalls are based on the vin number primarily. this IS a like new bus and already had to replace the fuel injectors, turbo charger, and a couple of different sensors. anyone with any common sense knows that it IS not normal for an engine wiring harness to go bad. ford motor company needs to be held accountable and responsible for replacing an engine component that should last as long as you own the vehicle. there IS a recall on some vehicles with a 6.0L diesel engine with problems like ours, it IS recall # 05s34. the ford dealership said it would cost $3000.00 to replace the wiring harness. this should be a ford motor company problem. thanks for reading and considering my complaint. any help would be greatly appreciated. my name IS steve stanfield. I am the pastor. my email IS [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Engine · Power train
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…
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 for diagnosis and repairs. Sounds like the egr system IS about to go, the ficm IS shot and wiring harness for computer IS gone - all things ford IS aware of but adamantly refuses to do anything about. This leaves the consumer in the position to have to spend thousands of $'s to repair their design flaws. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. *Tr
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was inspected by an authorized mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the filter at the bottom of the engine had become…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was inspected by an authorized mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the filter at the bottom of the engine had become clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
2005 ford E350. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice for vehicle tires. *smd the consumer stated he received a recall notice about b.f. Goodrich commercial t/a tires he purchased some time ago. the consumer went to a tire service center, to have the tires checked. the manager informed…
2005 ford E350. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice for vehicle tires. *smd the consumer stated he received a recall notice about b.f. Goodrich commercial t/a tires he purchased some time ago. the consumer went to a tire service center, to have the tires checked. the manager informed the consumer, that one of the four tires were in the recall group. the manager stated in order for the recall to be honored, the consumer had to purchase at least two tires. In addition, he could get another brand of tires and receive credit for the value of the commercial t/a tires against the purchase. the consumer stated when he dropped the van off, he asked that the used tires be placed in the vehicle, so he could verify if the tires fell under the recall. That didn't happen. the consumer stated the repair center's idea of honoring the recall, was to charge him for one tire at the new commercial t/a price. The manager stated the consumer did not get the credit for the one tire, because he would have to buy the exact same tire.
- Electrical system · Power train
I had an issue with the vehicle having a sudden miss from the engine while on the freeway. Saturday the sparkplugs and one coil pack was replaced. The vehicle was next driven on sunday evening where approx. 1/2 mile from the home the vehicle shut off without any power to the steering and brakes.…
I had an issue with the vehicle having a sudden miss from the engine while on the freeway. Saturday the sparkplugs and one coil pack was replaced. The vehicle was next driven on sunday evening where approx. 1/2 mile from the home the vehicle shut off without any power to the steering and brakes. Instruments lights were still working but dropped to the off position. I opened the hood and smelled electrical fumes, not being able to see what was wrong, I disconnected the battery with a pair of channelocks. The vehicle was towed home and I began to investigate the issue. I found that the pcm/ecm had been rendered permanently nonfunctional causing the vehicle shut off. The wiring had a 1.5" by 2" & 3/4" deep burnt/melted area on a roughly 2" round harness. I further found that the main wiring harness from the pcm/ecm in the factory installed position had been rubbing for some time on an exhaust component wrapped with fiberglass. The plastic wrapping and metal wrapping was obviously breached and exposed the wiring to be grounded to the exhaust component and also was the fiberglass on the exhaust component had worn off exposing bare heated metal. The excessive heat helped to melt into the wiring and no fuses were blown. The protection had been inadequate to provide a safe operation of the vehicle. The engine IS a 5.4L gasoline which the sealed fuel source IS approx. 1 ft. Away. I think any of the e-series vans that year need to be inspected because of stalling and fire issues. I am a 6'2 230 lb person and had difficulty slowing the vehicle on a vacant street, steering wasn't as bad but required adequate force. I do have photos of the harness and exhaust component. The ecm/pcm IS roughly $1200.00 and the wiring harness IS around $670.00 before any labor or technical costs. I will inspect all the other wire locations for other issues. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350 sd. While driving uphill approximately 25 mph, there was a significant reduction in engine power. The failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the fuel tank liner had deteriorated. The technician also informed the…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350 sd. While driving uphill approximately 25 mph, there was a significant reduction in engine power. The failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the fuel tank liner had deteriorated. The technician also informed the contact that the fuel tank, fuel pump and injectors would need to be replaced. In addition, the fuel filters would require replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 82,867.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel · Fuel system, diesel
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350 super duty. The contact stated that he would have to wait hours for the engine to cool down before the vehicle could be started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine oil cooler, injectors and the egr…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350 super duty. The contact stated that he would have to wait hours for the engine to cool down before the vehicle could be started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine oil cooler, injectors and the egr cooler would all need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 79,000. updated 1/7/13 *cn the consumer stated the dealer rebuilt the engine, possibly due to deterioration of the fuel tank liner. Updated 01/09/13
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact replaced the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that he had tested the battery before the vehicle stalled and it was…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact replaced the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that he had tested the battery before the vehicle stalled and it was operating normally. The contact stated the internal connection to the post of the battery caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. ...Updated 01/25/12 *bf
- Fuel system, diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was also experiencing a loss of power and the engine would not function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was also experiencing a loss of power and the engine would not function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the fuel system was experiencing delamination. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 113,386 and the current mileage was unknown.
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350 diesel. While driving approximately 35 mph and exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle as it coasted off the ramp and onto a second highway where the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E-350 diesel. While driving approximately 35 mph and exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle as it coasted off the ramp and onto a second highway where the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The contact was able to restart the vehicle yet it continued to stall repeatedly. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the injection pump and injection control sensor was defective and would need to be replaced. in addition, the mechanic advised that the high pressure oil pump was damaged and the housing which would also need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 67,294 and the current mileage was 67,310.
- Fuel system, diesel
In january 2009, engine began running rough. Took to ford dealer, and they tested fuel system. Diagnosed rust in fuel due to fuel tank rusting and replaced fuel tank and filters. December 2010, the engine began running rough again. Took vehicle to non ford repair, and was diagnosed that fuel tank was delaminating and had clogged filters, and injectors. Will need to replace fuel tank, fuel filters, and injectors. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
2005 ford E-350. Consumer states while pulling into a parking lot and applying the brakes, the van's brakes failed to operate causing a collision *tgw the consumer stated the vacuum pump attached to the engine failed. *Jb the consumer stated the brake, was a major component that failed and there was no warning of a failure. update 01/13/14
- Fuel system, diesel
My mechanic described and confirmed the symptoms in nhtsa #10022243, where the lining of the fuel tank IS separating from the tank and clogging the fuel filter and fuel pump. This causes loss of power primarily on the freeway. It consistently gets worse where it happens every few minutes. the…
My mechanic described and confirmed the symptoms in nhtsa #10022243, where the lining of the fuel tank IS separating from the tank and clogging the fuel filter and fuel pump. This causes loss of power primarily on the freeway. It consistently gets worse where it happens every few minutes. the repairs others have made have been to get a new tank or boil out and re-coat the defective tank. I plan to boil it out as that IS the only option I can afford. *Tr
- Fuel system, diesel
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350 diesel engine. While driving at unknown speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350 diesel engine. While driving at unknown speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times. The dealer made repairs to the fuel tank, fuel pump, high pressure fuel sensor pump and the oil pressure pump. In addition, the fuel injector was replaced five times in an attempt to correct the stalling failure. On a separate date, the vacuum pump was replaced as well. The manufacturer stated that the failure was due to the quality of gasoline the contact had chosen to put into the vehicle. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 143,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph on normal road condition. When the brakes were applied the vehicle began to shake. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford E350. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph on normal road condition. When the brakes were applied the vehicle began to shake. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The rotors were cracked and the brake pads were in satisfactory conditions. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 60,000.
- Fuel system, diesel
Silver flakes in fuel filters caused by known delamination of fuel tank causing failure of fuel pump and transmission trouble. ford had known of problem for over 4 years and has not made it know to owners of these vehicles. Request recall! *Tr
- Fuel system, diesel
Sudden fuel leak from fuel filter mounting housing resulting in significant down time and expense. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data…
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, ODI did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.ODI reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.This represents a failure rate of 0.2 R/100K on a population of 1,076,975 vehicles that have been in service for up to 14 years.ODI has found that when the subject switches do fail and begin to melt, they are constructed in a manner that typically prevents the failing switch from igniting and developing into an open flame.Ford Motor Company has agreed to take two actions to further reduce the likelihood an overheated blower motor switch in the subject vehicles.Ford informed ODI that it has implemented a series of design changes to the subject switch that will help prevent it from developing internal high resistance short circuits.Ford has also informed ODI that it would release a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB-11-11-21) instructing subject vehicle owners to replace the electrical connector at the same time a failed switch is replaced.In light of the low rate of failure resulting in open flame and fire spread on the subject vehicles, and Ford's actions to reduce the likelihood of a switch failure through switch design changes and a TSB, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following (ODI) numbers: 10427875, 10114393, 10257890For additional information, see the attached closing report.
- HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers…
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.One fleet reported a vehicle fire.No injuries were sustained.However, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.The driver was able to evacuate the children prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.This PE has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA) to determine if the blower motor switch failures create a situation where a vehicle fire is possible and presents a safety risk to the driver and other passengers.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243490When 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 will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10178768These 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 will cause the part to be replaced, due to repetitive dashboard warning light, even though it sends signals to the trailer brakes properly.
- 10096432On 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.
- 10096425Gtwy501-ai module repeatedly resets due to excessive ambient temperature of 150 f or higher, module will not function and all led's flash repeatedly.
- 10056196Ford: 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.
- 10055629Ford: 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.
- 10039130Ford: 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.
- 10034571Ford: 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.
- 10029205Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. The F53 motorhome chassis IS included.
- 10028826Ford: 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.
- 10028730Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge.
- 10028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms.
- 10027985Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10026387Ford: 6.0L diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 100243256.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. Updated 5/29/08.
- 100238556.0L--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022243Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10022232Headlight adjustment needed.
- 10021621Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021462Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
- 10021236Lack of cooling fan operation.
- 100212346.0L - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, and p2140.
- 100212326.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p2262, and/or p2263.
- 10021231High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines.
- 10021229Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine.
- 10021173Oil flow from the base engine oil pump.
- 10021165Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8L. Updated 07-25-07.
- 10021055Service calibration update - loss of rpm on deceleration - 6.8L.
- 10021054Dtc p0172/p0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4L engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on acceleration in reverse and/or shift busyness with 5.45L engine and torqshift transmission.
- 10021045Mil on with p0172 or p0175 - 6.8L engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06.
- 10020671Slow fuel fill on vehicles with a 4.6L or 5.4L engine and mid-ship fuel tank.
- 100201366.0L - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, p2140.
- 100201356.0L - mil on with dtc p0460.
- 10020069Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
- 10019949Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
- 10019915High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10019810Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795P0404 service tip.
- 10019385Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L.
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