After driving lightning, it loses power and a wrench appears, I already changed the gasoline pump, gasoline pump module, injection rail regulator, and it remains the same
The worst 2005 Ford E-150 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system4
- Airbags3
- Electrical2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system4
- Airbags3
- Electrical2
- Transmission2
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 09V100000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 09V102000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Ford E-150 50
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a...
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21,...
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. nj
- On some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its...
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. kb
- High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines. kb
- DTC P0172/P0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4L engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on...
- MIL on with P0172 or P0175 - 6.8L engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06. kb
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation. kb
2005 Ford E-150 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 17-18 | 15 |
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 15-16 | 13-14 |
What 2005 Ford E-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2005 ford e-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake pedal problems. *smd the consumer stated the brake pedal went to the floor nearly causing an accident. The consumer was advised to check the brake fluid levels. The vehicle was repaired.
I was crushing at 55 MPH and I heard a loud pop that was followed by a continuous popping obviously from lost compression. I took to a local ford dealer and they stated that this is a common problem for this type of motor to "blow spark plug". This happened without warning and is now a hardship for me
The car steering box seems to wander all over the road and cause me to go into the ditch. Could have been worst.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-150. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost all steering and braking ability. The engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the hand brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not able to start while the gear was in park until it was shifted into neutral. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the transmission range sensor had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,010.
I was parked at a gas station. I was about to reverse and my airbag exploded for no reason. I filled a police report with witnesses. I contacted my local ford dealership about the incident and was informed I would have to pay for the damages. They stated they have sent letters to an undisclosed address. I stated I never received a letter and I have lived at multiple locations. I also stated that I have had my truck at the same dealership three times(one time for a wreck) since the recall and have never been informed of a recall. At some point shouldn't ford have informed me when I was in their presence? Ford is now giving me the run around. What can I do at this point to fight this decision from ford? It is a recall and should be fixed. My truck is my life. Help I never received a letter from my knowledge and have live in numerous places. I stated my truck has been in the shop three times (one time for a wreck) and no words were spoken of a recall.
Driving at 35mph, vehicle started making a backfiring sound and losing power. Pulled vehicle into a parking lot and had towed to ford dealer. Ford service adviser said #3 spark plug blew out of engine. He had service technician pull other plugs and checked gap on plugs to find all plugs were original factory installed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-150. The contact stated that he was advised that there was a fuel line leak in the high pressure hose while attempting to have a state inspection completed. The vehicle was repaired on site for the high pressure hose. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. Updated 02/14/12*lj updated 02/24/12
I own a 2005 ford f-150. On one occasion, the driver's side window unexpectedly dropped into the door when the vehicle was in motion. On another occasion, the passenger side window unexpectedly dropped into the door while the vehicle was in motion. Both of these events could have had serious ramifications. Both times the vehicle had to be taken to the ford dealership for repairs of the motor assemblies. These events were brought to the attention of the ford customer service division and both times my concerns were not addressed to my satisfaction. Based on research that I have conducted via the internet, this appears to be a very serious problem with many 2005 ford f150 owners and it is not being addressed by ford.
I have a 2005 ford f-150 I have had problems with three of the windows now falling down into the door because the clip on the window regulators keep breaking. This is a real safety hazard as one time I even had the grandkids in the backseat and did not even know what was happening and could then not roll up the window for their safety. Ford charges $450 for this part each time and has admitted repeated problems with this however has not recalled this item to date. This has happened to me with three different windows within a 6 month period. There is no warning you just go to roll your window down and it falls inside of the door. It is lucky the window did not break or any other thing happened with the grandkids.
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Questions about the 2005 Ford E-150
Is the 2005 Ford E-150 reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2005 Ford E-150, 1.3 times a typical E-150 model year.
What is the 2005 Ford E-150 year score?
The 2005 Ford E-150 scores 57 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford E-150: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford E-150?
Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford E-150 have?
2 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
What year does the Ford E-150 have bad engine?
The Ford E-150 model years with the most engine complaints are 1997 (21 complaints), 1994 (17 complaints) and 1998 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Ford E-150 get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Ford E-150 range from 13 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 17-18 highway.
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