2005 Ford E-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-Series years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford E-Series. That ranks 3rd out of 13 E-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 52,800 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford E-Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 30% | 52,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 30% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford E-Series recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. 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: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express van 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 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: 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 or mobility at 714-674-0480.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 ford e-series 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 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: 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series 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. 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 defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series 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 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: American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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: New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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
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…
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…
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…
Other Ford E-Series years
← 2004 E-Series · 2006 E-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E-Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E-Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E-Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E-Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E-Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E-Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford E-Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford E-Series?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford E-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-Series model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.