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…
2005 Ford E-350 engine problems
moderate 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 …
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. T…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 Ford E-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 18 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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