Ford E-550 recalls and problems
4 recalls and 10 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
10
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Ford E-550 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 E-550 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 E-550 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 E-550 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 E-550 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 E-550 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 E-550 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 E-550 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Ford E-550 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
All Ford E-550 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-399 | Oct 13, 2009 | 2000–2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury… |
| 07V-078 | Mar 6, 2007 | 2002–2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. |
| 04V-445 | Sep 13, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. |
| 04V-444 | Sep 13, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Electrical System | On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (Abs) module may experience an electrical short. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford E-550?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Ford E-550 has the most reports (4). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford E-550 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Ford E-550 model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Ford E-550 problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems most often.