Engine stalling at red lights intermittent. No engine light. In town. No power steering almost cause accident. This has happened several times.
Ford E-150 stalling problems
21 of the 982 owner complaints about the Ford E-150 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 1994
- typical mileage
- 105,000
By model year
- 20121
- 20082
- 20071
- 20061
- 20051
- 20041
- 20011
- 19981
- 19973
- 19962
- 19943
- 19931
- 19922
- 19901
Often reported together
Check engine light 6Power steering loss 2Hesitation 2Fuel pump 2Won't start 1Loss of power 1Engine failure 1ABS 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford e-150. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted into first gear and the wheels seized. The vehicle stalled immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor and the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was related to ford recall number: 16s19. After repairs were made, a recall for the power train was issued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford econoline van e150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact tried to restart the vehicle. The check engine and electronic throttle warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted but when the failure would recur when the engine rpms increased over 2,000. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,325.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford e-150 van. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle proceeded to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times regarding the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,452 and the current mileage 101,600. Updated 04/25/12 *bf updated 06/07/12
My ford e150, econo van came to a sudden stall when I was driving on high way. Once it got stalled, I l don't have steering, power and brake control. The van won't start and won't stay idle. Or running, but after like 20 times trying to restart the car, it started running again like normal. The sudden stalling happens more often when I was trying to make turns. Each time the engine stops, the check engine light, check tool light, and check gauge light came on. I took it to the dealer to have it serviced, they replaced the air flow sensors and cleaned the engine,...costs about $1,000.00 in less than a week, the van suddenly stalls again. I almost got into an accident with on coming car while I was making a left turn. Again, I have no steering control and braking power. I took the van back to the dealer, and they replaced the electronic throttle body. Total replacement of about $500.00 the problem is solved so far, but it was definitely a very scary experience for me. This happened when the car has less than 4 years old and less than 47,000 miles. It is very hard for me to over come the safety concern of the car each time I stepped into this van.
I experienced the same symptoms described in the camshaft position sensor recall which affects e-series vans. On 05nov07 my engine light came on and my engine began to hesitate, as if it would stall. I took the van to the ford dealer on 06nov07. They said they could not find anything wrong. They reset the codes and the engine light went off. On 09nov07 the engine light came on again and the engine began to run sluggishly. I did not drive the van over the weekend because I was afraid it would stall while I was driving. On 12nov07 the dealer replaced the dpfe sensor at a cost to me of $364.04. I contacted ford corporation on 06dec07 requesting reimbursement for the repair. My request was denied. Failure of dpfe sensor has the same results and the same safety implications as the failure of the camshaft position sensor. Ford should include this failure in the recall as well, or someone will be hurt eventually.
Driving down the highway I heard a popping sound, the truck stalled and the check engine light came on. The truck continued to stall. I called clark ford after hearing about a spark plug problem with ford trucks and they claimed to know nothing about it. I took my truck to my mechanic and the motor had to be replaced, this resulted in also a radiator split.
While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *ak the mechanic stated the failure occurred due to the incorrect routing of the fuel pump electrical harness. *sc
When driving at any speed vehicle stalled/lost power. Consumer drifted to the side of the road, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Vehicle was at dealer on seven separate occasions, but mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
- Risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the ABS module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
Recall number 04V445000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford E-150 stalling
Which Ford E-150 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (3 complaints), 1997 (3 complaints) and 1992 (2 complaints).
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