2005 Ford E-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-250 years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 9 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford E-250. That ranks 11th out of 24 E-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 9 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 9safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford E-250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 27% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 18% | 92,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford E-250 recalls (9)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: J's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1-601-939-2112.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: J's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This vehicle fails 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 user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1-601-939-2112.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses 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 in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 rental 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 in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.t
Fix: Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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 interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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 warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: 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." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350, and chevrolet express 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 threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Quality van sales 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 van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 and chevrolet express 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." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Quality van sales 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 van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- HVAC Switch Failures (EA10003) — opened Apr 13, 2010, closed Mar 5, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Stalls out when driving and has no turbo boost like it should. Also uses way to much diesel burns thru to fast.
Warning. Safety hazard about duralast center link part# ds1287, alternative part number:ds6070x. I installed this part in 2005 ford e250 but you can install this part in other vehicles also. I replace center link 1.5 years ago(07/17/2015). Metal thread on ball joint broken and made car unsteerable…
The fuel tank straps failed due to rust in feb of 2013, the fuel tank will rust through soon. This is not an oem fuel tank in this vehicle it has a dot approved fuel tank from a mfg called transfer flow, inc.out of chino, ca. I am disabled, the van was bought new as a modified wheelchair accessible…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-250. The contact stated that once starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated for almost two weeks. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was…
2005 ford e250 conversion van. Consumer writes regarding air bag warning light illuminating.* tgw the consumer stated he paid for the repairs at his expense, after he was told the warranty had expired. *jb
Other Ford E-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 E-250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 E-250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 E-250 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 E-250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 E-250 | 7 | 11 |
| 2013 E-250 | 11 | 11 |
| 2012 E-250 | 8 | 12 |
| 2011 E-250 | 6 | 16 |
| 2010 E-250 | 9 | 11 |
| 2009 E-250 | 2 | 17 |
| 2008 E-250 | 6 | 21 |
| 2007 E-250 | 6 | 26 |
| 2006 E-250 | 12 | 29 |
| 2005 | 11 | 9 |
| 2004 E-250 | 8 | 16 |
| 2003 E-250 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 E-250 | 17 | 5 |
| 2001 E-250 | 18 | 3 |
| 2000 E-250 | 18 | 5 |
| 1999 E-250 | 31 | 6 |
| 1998 E-250 | 16 | 5 |
| 1997 E-250 | 24 | 4 |
| 1996 E-250 | 20 | 3 |
| 1995 E-250 | 15 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford E-250?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford E-250?
Yes, 9 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford E-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-250 model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.