How many open recalls are there on the 2005 Ford E-250?

There are 10 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Ford E-250.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Ford?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 09V243000, dated 2009-06-29. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2009-07-01.

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10 active campaigns

2005 Ford E-250 recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2005 Ford E-250? Recalls span 2006 to 2011. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.

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severe NHTSA 11E047000 November 8, 2011

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

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 09V249000 July 1, 2009

J's mobility unlimited, inc

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.

severe NHTSA 09V250000 July 1, 2009

J's mobility unlimited, inc

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.

severe NHTSA 09V243000 June 29, 2009

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

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.

severe NHTSA 09V242000 June 26, 2009

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

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.

severe NHTSA 09V102000 March 27, 2009

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

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.

severe NHTSA 09V100000 March 27, 2009

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

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.

severe NHTSA 08V489000 September 22, 2008

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

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.

severe NHTSA 08V488000 September 22, 2008

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

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.

severe NHTSA 06E056000 June 13, 2006

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

Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Fix: 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.

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Ford/E-250. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.