2005 Ford E-350: engine failure

Filed Dec 6, 2010 · Brakes · PA · crash

2005 ford e-350. Consumer states while pulling into a parking lot and applying the brakes, the van's brakes failed to operate causing a collision *tgw the consumer stated the vacuum pump attached to the engine failed. *jb the consumer stated the brake, was a major component that failed and there was no warning of a failure. Update 01/13/14

Filed Dec 20, 2008 · Fuel system · 46,838 miles · MD

Vehicle was regularly maintained be an owner who has had experience with and owned diesel vans for over 20 years. The failure occurs while driving on the highway, when average speeds are around 60 MPH after driving for about fifteen minutes. While driving, the engine begins to steadily lose power and speed consistently decreases. This will lead the driver to hastily change lanes to attempt to get to the shoulder before the van stops in the middle of the road. Once on the side of the road, the engine will cut off once the vehicle has come to a stop and will not start up again for 10-20 minutes. Other times the vehicle will not start up again and will need to be towed. Once the failure started for the first time, it would repeat this failure once every other week, then one week, then a few times a week, then almost everyday. The consequences, for example, was when the engine failed and lost power I had to hastily try to get to the number 3 lane from the number 1 lane during morning rush hour, which endangers everyone on the road. After getting to the side, I attempted to turn into an exit when the wheels locked and engine cut off. The front half of the van was directly in the way of oncoming traffic, almost hitting a car and causing a massive backup because the van cannot move. The consequences of this failure is thousands of dollars in falsely attempts at fixing the problem from the ford dealership. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs a total of five times by which the fifth one the dealership wanted $2000 dollars to replace the gas tank because of particulates from the coating of the tank eroded and destroyed the fuel system. The first said it was the fuel injectors, then fuel pump, then two additional fuel pumps, then charged $1000 for an engine flush. The van was in the shop for approx. 25 days to which nothing was resolved. We are currently taking legal actions to pay for costs of unnecessary repairs, rental fees, and the days unable to work.

Filed Jul 21, 2006 · Electrical · 16,780 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while traveling 40 MPH on 07/12/06. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the alternator was damaged and had to be replaced. However the alternator was replaced under warranty by the dealer. When the vehicle was picked up from the dealer on 07/21/06, a bad smell began escaping from the air conditioning unit. The independent repair shop determined that the air compressor system seized and also needs to be replaced.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Engine · 27,215 miles · CO

2005 ford e-350 ambulance was driving with lights and sirens to a 911 call when the engine died. The crew was barely able to control the vehicle to a stop. This has happened 2 times before, both times the vehicle was sent to a ford dealership service center and they have been unable to find a solution to the problem. They are unwilling to replace the engine and all drivetrain systems.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Engine · CO

2005 ford e-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving to a 911 call. The ford dealership service center diagnosed an oil pump failure as the cause and replaced it under warranty. This is compliant #2 of 6. All of the 2005 ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6.0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Electrical · CO

2005 ford e-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving to a 911 call. The ford dealership service center diagnosed a failure in the wiring harness as the cause and replaced it under warranty. The problem was forced to recur 2 times before it could be determined what was wrong. This vehicle also suffered a failure of the AC system, again replaced under warranty. This is compliant #4 of 6. All of the 2005 ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. 3 of 6 have had the AC systems replaced as well. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6.0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Engine · CO

2005 ford e-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving to a 911 call. The ford dealership service center diagnosed an oil pump failure as the cause and replaced it under warranty. This is compliant #5 of 6. All of the 2005 ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. In addition 3 of 6 have needed new AC systems as well. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6.0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Engine · CO

2005 ford e-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving. The ford dealership service center diagnosed an oil pump failure as the cause and replaced it under warranty. This vehicle also suffered a total AC system failure that was replaced under warranty. This is compliant #6 of 6. All of the 2005 ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. In addition 3 of 6 have needed new AC systems as well. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6.0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.