2005 Ford E-350 recalls and problems
The 2005 Ford E-350 has 12 safety recalls and 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Ford E-350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Ford E-350 recalls
Recall 11V-131: Equipment
Problem: Braun is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 paratransit vans built on ford e-350 chassis from april 27, 2005, through july 29, 2010, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (Em-1) manufactured from january 1, 2006 through december 2010, containing a delphi pack-con III fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly; em-1 unit part numbers 77-62112-xx and 77-62512-xx, starting with serial number knt90890232 to serial number nne91230058. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Fix: Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on march 17, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or braun at 1-800-the-lift (1-800-843-5438).
Recall 09V-325: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, 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 vans 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 vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Recall 09V-326: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 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 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: Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Recall 09V-306: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Customizers is recalling 6 vans 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: Customizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall 09V-275: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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: Freewheel 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.
Recall 09V-271: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger 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 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: Freewheel 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.
Recall 09V-100: 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.
Recall 09V-102: 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.
Recall 09V-016: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 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: Leader industries 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 leader industries leader industries at 626-575-0880.
Recall 09V-015: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 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 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: Leader industries 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 leader industries at 626-575-0880.
Recall 09V-014: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Oneness mobility is recalling 19 my 1998, and 2005-2006 e-350 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: Oneness 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 oneness mobility at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall 05V-270: Electrical System
Problem: Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (Ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (Icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2005 Ford E-350 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | |
| Electrical System | 18 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 10 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | |
| Equipment | 5 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 11
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 4
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum — 4
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 4
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 4
- Electrical System › Wiring — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,294 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Ford E-350 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Ford E-350 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2005 Ford E-350: 11V-131 (equipment), 09V-325 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 09V-326 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 09V-306 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 09V-275 (equipment adaptive/mobility) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford E-350?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (18 reports), followed by electrical system (18). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,294 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.