Stalls out when driving and has no turbo boost like it should. Also uses way to much diesel burns thru to fast.
The worst 2005 Ford E-250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Fuel system3
- Steering2
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags3
- Fuel system3
- Steering2
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 9
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- J's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This vehicle fails 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
- J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1‑601‑939‑2112.
Recall number 09V249000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- J's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This vehicle fails 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.
- Remedy
- J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1‑601‑939‑2112.
Recall number 09V250000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses 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 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.
- Remedy
- Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1‑770‑422‑9674.
Recall number 09V243000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 rental 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 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.t
- Remedy
- Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1‑770‑422‑9674.
Recall number 09V242000 · Recall details
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
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans 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 systems 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
- Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1‑800‑769‑8267.
Recall number 08V519000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350, and chevrolet express 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 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
- Quality van sales 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 van sales at 1‑800‑408‑8550.
Recall number 08V488000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 and chevrolet express vans 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 systems 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
- Quality van sales 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 van sales at 1‑800‑408‑8550.
Recall number 08V489000 · Recall details
See all 9 recalls for the 2005 Ford E-250
Defect investigations
HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, ODI did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.ODI reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.This represents a failure rate of 0.2 R/100K on a population of 1,076,975 vehicles that have been in service for up to 14 years.ODI has found that when the subject switches do fail and begin to melt, they are constructed in a manner that typically prevents the failing switch from igniting and developing into an open flame.Ford Motor Company has agreed to take two actions to further reduce the likelihood an overheated blower motor switch in the subject vehicles.Ford informed ODI that it has implemented a series of design changes to the subject switch that will help prevent it from developing internal high resistance short circuits.Ford has also informed ODI that it would release a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB-11-11-21) instructing subject vehicle owners to replace the electrical connector at the same time a failed switch is replaced.In light of the low rate of failure resulting in open flame and fire spread on the subject vehicles, and Ford's actions to reduce the likelihood of a switch failure through switch design changes and a TSB, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following (ODI) numbers: 10427875, 10114393, 10257890For additional information, see the attached closing report.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Ford E-250 56
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...
- These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules
- 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
- 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
- High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines
- 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
2005 Ford E-250 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 | 15 |
What 2005 Ford E-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Warning. Safety hazard about duralast center link part# ds1287, alternative part number:ds6070x. I installed this part in 2005 ford e250 but you can install this part in other vehicles also. I replace center link 1.5 years ago(07/17/2015). Metal thread on ball joint broken and made car unsteerable. This happened at parking when I turn wheels, if this happen on highway not on parking I will be death now.
The fuel tank straps failed due to rust in feb of 2013, the fuel tank will rust through soon. This is not an oem fuel tank in this vehicle it has a dot approved fuel tank from a mfg called transfer flow, inc.out of chino, ca. I am disabled, the van was bought new as a modified wheelchair accessible conversion van. It is a 2005 ford e-250 that has been modified by a company called norcalvans in california. When I contacted norcalvans they advised me that the van is outside of the 3 year 36,000 mile period. When I contacted transfer flow,inc. The mfg. Of the tank I was told the same and offered a price of around $850.00 for the tank, shipping and install on me. In my opinion this is unacceptable. The fuel tank should not rust out after only 7-8 years. This van will become unsafe when this rusty fuel tank starts leaking. I can send pictures if you like.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-250. The contact stated that once starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated for almost two weeks. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/16/11
2005 ford e250 conversion van. Consumer writes regarding air bag warning light illuminating.* tgw the consumer stated he paid for the repairs at his expense, after he was told the warranty had expired.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) spark plug ejection or blowout, I have a 2005 ford e250 van. This is a very serious and common problem on ford motors, can you look into this issue for us ford owners. The repair in my case is going to be very costly, due to the fact I will have to rent a replacement vehicle to continue servicing my customers. Thank you for investing this matter. [xxx]
2005 ford econline e250 left rear tire blew out causing the driver to lose control and drove down an embankment into a ditch. *kb the driver claimed minor injury to his right hand. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0034-90 updated letter 04/29/10
Normal driving of a 2005 ford e 250 econoline van and smelled gas. When home, removed engine cover and discovered fuel line leak and significant pooling of gas on rear section of top of engine, the flex portion of the fuel line that feeds the fuel injection manifold had failed just before the connection to the injector. Upon removal of the fuel line (ford part # 5c2z*9b325*aa) it appears that the lower end of this upper flex line is also failing. I am replacing it with a new one from ford, but I am concerned with the potential for a major fire if this is a design problem (wrong or inadequate material of construction.
My 2005 ford f250 superduty continues to experience violent steering vibration when encountering uneven road surfaces at highway speeds. Since purchasing this vehicle in august 2005 I have had several incidents where I was barely able to retain control of the vehicle once the front end oscillation started. This is a well known problem and is documented across the internet and in the federal safety agency item number - 10028404. I have had the vehicle repaired under warranty but they were able to only fix the problem temporarily. Recently I had new michelin tires installed and a front end alignment completed but there was no improvement in vehicle handling. This is a dangerous situation and should be reviewed again by the federal safety agency.
Dt*: the contact stated that the front suspension started to shake while entering a bridge at 65 MPH during normal road conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who could not duplicate the problem. The vehicle is still being driven, however the bridge is now entered at an angle to avoid the development of the shaking effect.
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Questions about the 2005 Ford E-250
Is the 2005 Ford E-250 reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2005 Ford E-250, 1.4 times a typical E-250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford E-250?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford E-250 have?
9 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Ford E-250 get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Ford E-250 range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 17 highway.
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