2005 Ford E-350 problems
NHTSA has received 80 complaints about the 2005 Ford E-350, and 28% of them involve engine. Next are fuel system (24%) and electrical system (22%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 80 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 28% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 40,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 29,000 miles (17 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2005 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 19 model years of the Ford E-350 with enough data (57 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 14 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
Ford 2005 e350 diesel both new still under warranty breakdown over a dozen times wouldn't start sometimes after 20 min. Trying it starts roadside assistance. Tow it 5 times to difference ford certified technician they change parts but same problem it stall once my dad hit a parked truck damage hood and fender I can contacted ford many times I got two letters from (we are not doing anything for you ) I paid $35 k w/extended warranty and still making payments I am vary upset.
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. The consumer stated the brake, was a major component that failed and there was no warning of a failure. Update 01/13/14
The agency for community transit provides services for madison county mass transit district who is responsible for public transportation services in the madison county, illinois and metropolitan st. Louis, mo. Area. We have approximately 48 ford e450 van cutaway chassis equipped with turtle top bus bodies, all equipped with 6.0l diesel engines. Buses are 2004 & 2005 model years. Coking (un-combustion) deposits form on the egr valve causing drivability issues such as lack of power, surges, and stalling.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford e350 one ton cargo van which was purchased in april 2005. The driver was attempting to exit the highway at speeds of less than 40 MPH when he engaged the brake pedal and they failed to engage. There were no warning lights indicating brake failure. The driver was able to avoid crashing into oncoming vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the vacuum pump. Later, while driving at speeds of less than 55 MPH, the brakes failed again.