2005 Ford E-350 owner complaints

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 senso

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

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. *jb

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.

Dt: the vehicle is new and it completely shut off in the middle of the road. Contacted Ford , and the vehicle is at the dealership now. They have not communicated what iwaswrong with the vehicle. This happened on august 15, 2005. There was no noise or lights that came ion n the vehicle before it shut off. *ak

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

Vehicle was regularly maintained be an owner who has had experience with and owned diesel vans for over 20 years. The failure occurs while driving on the highway, when average speeds are around 60 MPH after driving for about fifteen minutes. While driving, the engine begins to steadily lose power and speed consistently decreases. This will lead the driver to hastily change lanes to attempt to get to the shoulder before the van stops in the middle of the road. Once on the side of the road, the engine will cut off once the vehicle has come to a stop and will not start up again for 10-20 minutes. Other times the vehicle will not start up again and will need to be towed. Once the failure started for the first time, it would repeat this failure once every other week, then one week, then a few t

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 fai

Carter county emergency ambulance service has a total of 10 Ford e350 Ford ambulances. Three of the 2005 that we purchased last july been nothing but problems. High pressure pump and injectors, three ambulances and a total of 220 days of down time on this problem. (tried to get help from Ford but to no vain.) all ten of our ambulances are fords but the three 2005 models are the only ones that have given us any trouble. *jb

I have a 2005 Ford freestar. I was approx. 200 miles from home driving on hwy 71 n in ar,.stopped at a traffic light, and my transmission would not engage no warning lights had came on, no loss of power, noises of any kind. I bought this for a family vehicle. I have since talked with several people that have heard of this happening with the Ford freestars.*tr

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 h

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Ford econoline e350. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off completely and lost power steering ability. The Ford dealer and manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was towed and it was discovered that the interior of the fuel tank had delaminated and caused the engine to lose power. The dealer would not repair the vehicle under the three year, 36,000 mile warranty or under a recall. The contact was not informed if his vehicle was included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.

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 ha

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

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.

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...

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

Purchased a Ford e-350 in october of 2005 with 5 hankook lt 245/75 r 16's after 28,000 miles and 70 % of tread remaining the cord separated in the tire tread caracas resulting in a flat spot corresponding to a bubble on the inside of the tire. When I sought help from hankook national and ms. Judy hershberg 973-633-9000 and the localk distributor miami tire dealers warehouse' jose phone 888-833-3953 I was not assisted in any way, shape, or form, all their suggestions and arrangements fell on deft ears. Considering the mileage, now 34,000 + and the years, 3, I could not in reality expect an adjustment. I would like to report the tires and as much info as I can get from them to you for a possible recall for the sake of public safety and the welfare of citizen drivers and their safety. *

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.