2005 Ford E-350: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection control module failed. The contact replaced the control module, but the failure continued. Upon inspection, the contact determined that the fuel injection control module wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. While driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after repeated attempts. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed May 24, 2013 · Engine · 158,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was inspected by an authorized mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the filter at the bottom of the engine had become clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 155,000 miles · OH · fire

I had an issue with the vehicle having a sudden miss from the engine while on the freeway. Saturday the sparkplugs and one coil pack was replaced. The vehicle was next driven on sunday evening where approx. 1/2 mile from the home the vehicle shut off without any power to the steering and brakes. Instruments lights were still working but dropped to the off position. I opened the hood and smelled electrical fumes, not being able to see what was wrong, I disconnected the battery with a pair of channelocks. The vehicle was towed home and I began to investigate the issue. I found that the PCM/ECM had been rendered permanently nonfunctional causing the vehicle shut off. The wiring had a 1.5" by 2" & 3/4" deep burnt/melted area on a roughly 2" round harness. I further found that the main wiring harness from the PCM/ECM in the factory installed position had been rubbing for some time on an exhaust component wrapped with fiberglass. The plastic wrapping and metal wrapping was obviously breached and exposed the wiring to be grounded to the exhaust component and also was the fiberglass on the exhaust component had worn off exposing bare heated metal. The excessive heat helped to melt into the wiring and no fuses were blown. The protection had been inadequate to provide a safe operation of the vehicle. The engine is a 5.4l gasoline which the sealed fuel source is approx. 1 ft. Away. I think any of the e-series vans that year need to be inspected because of stalling and fire issues. I am a 6'2 230 lb person and had difficulty slowing the vehicle on a vacant street, steering wasn't as bad but required adequate force. I do have photos of the harness and exhaust component. The ECM/PCM is roughly $1200.00 and the wiring harness is around $670.00 before any labor or technical costs. I will inspect all the other wire locations for other issues.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact replaced the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that he had tested the battery before the vehicle stalled and it was operating normally. The contact stated the internal connection to the post of the battery caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. ...updated 01/25/12

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 Mar 16, 2011 · Engine · 67,294 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350 diesel. While driving approximately 35 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle as it coasted off the ramp and onto a second highway where the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The contact was able to restart the vehicle yet it continued to stall repeatedly. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the injection pump and injection control sensor was defective and would need to be replaced. In addition, the mechanic advised that the high pressure oil pump was damaged and the housing which would also need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 67,294 and the current mileage was 67,310.

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e350 diesel engine. While driving at unknown speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times. The dealer made repairs to the fuel tank, fuel pump, high pressure fuel sensor pump and the oil pressure pump. In addition, the fuel injector was replaced five times in an attempt to correct the stalling failure. On a separate date, the vacuum pump was replaced as well. The manufacturer stated that the failure was due to the quality of gasoline the contact had chosen to put into the vehicle. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 143,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2007 · Electrical · 23,000 miles · NY · crash

Ford 2005 e350 diesel both new still under warranty breakdown over a dozen times wouldn't start sometimes after 20 min. Trying it starts roadside assistance. Tow it 5 times to difference ford certified technician they change parts but same problem it stall once my dad hit a parked truck damage hood and fender I can contacted ford many times I got two letters from (we are not doing anything for you ) I paid $35 k w/extended warranty and still making payments I am vary upset.

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.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Engine · 28,305 miles · IL

The agency for community transit provides services for madison county mass transit district who is responsible for public transportation services in the madison county, illinois and metropolitan st. Louis, mo. Area. We have approximately 48 ford e450 van cutaway chassis equipped with turtle top bus bodies, all equipped with 6.0l diesel engines. Buses are 2004 & 2005 model years. Coking (un-combustion) deposits form on the egr valve causing drivability issues such as lack of power, surges, and stalling. This condition is especially dangerous when the bus develops this condition when crossing intersections, railroad tracks etc and is transporting passengers both mobile and handicapped. Drivers have voiced their concern over this condition as they believe it is unsafe for them and their passengers. Ford motor company has replaced egr valves (approx. 36-40) or recommends a fuel additive to try to take care of the problem but it does not repair the problem as it eventually returns once the replacement egr builds up coking deposits. We have been in contact with ford but have been informed there are no current plans to permanently correct the problem. We have been in touch with ford field service engineers and engineers in michigan but to no avail. Previously we had similar ford vehicles with 7.3l diesel engines operating under identical conditions with no problems. These problems occurred when the 6.0l diesel was introduced into the fleet as the 7.3l previously used was discontinued.

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.