2005 Ford E-350: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 141,008 miles · KS

While drive on highway,vehicle began to lose power when I encountered a hill. It bogged down and struggled to make it to top of hill and lost speed down to 30 MPH or less and then died. It would not start right away, but after letting it sit for 15 minutes, it started and had regained power and I drove it till I got to the nest hill and did the same thing several times till I made it home 3 hours later for a 10 mile trip. I checked online on the vehicle for ford owners forum and saw that several people encountered this problem before and described it as bogging down and losing power. Some one suggested changing the egr valve which I had done, and the fuel filters as well as air filter. When I removed the bottom fuel filter under the van, I captured the fuel in the filter and line and it had what looked like silver paint. I kept the sample and it is soft and pliable. I assumed it was a protective coating lining the fuel tank. I don't believe this should be happening,because it could do damage to the injectors and other things.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 113,386 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was also experiencing a loss of power and the engine would not function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the fuel system was experiencing delamination. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 113,386 and the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX

My mechanic described and confirmed the symptoms in the federal safety agency #10022243, where the lining of the fuel tank is separating from the tank and clogging the fuel filter and fuel pump. This causes loss of power primarily on the freeway. It consistently gets worse where it happens every few minutes. The repairs others have made have been to get a new tank or boil out and re-coat the defective tank. I plan to boil it out as that is the only option I can afford.

Filed Dec 15, 2009 · Transmission · 77,200 miles · AR

I have a 2005 ford freestar. I was approx. 200 miles from home driving on hwy 71 n in ar,.stopped at a traffic light, and my transmission would not engage no warning lights had came on, no loss of power, noises of any kind. I bought this for a family vehicle. I have since talked with several people that have heard of this happening with the ford freestars.

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 Dec 12, 2007 · Engine · 35,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline e350. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off completely and lost power steering ability. The ford dealer and manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was towed and it was discovered that the interior of the fuel tank had delaminated and caused the engine to lose power. The dealer would not repair the vehicle under the three year, 36,000 mile warranty or under a recall. The contact was not informed if his vehicle was included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2007 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on three occasions. On the first occasion, he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of failure. On the second occasion, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The cam sensor was replaced. The vehicle stalled the following day and was towed to the dealer once again. The vehicle started the following day without incident. The vehicle was still at the dealer as of july 27, 2007. The dealer stated that recall number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) did not apply to his vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle has no throttle response before the stalling occurs. During stalling, the vehicle lost all power and was difficult to steer and brake. All of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated during the failure. The VIN and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 101,000.