2005 Ford E-350: won't start

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 Nov 22, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · AL

This bus is owned by first baptist church of grant, al. About one year ago we started having times when the bus would crank but not start. Our mechanic has checked it four different tlimes, however, every time except this time (5th time) it started when he went to check it. This time we were taking our seniors on a trip, but when we went to crank it, it cranked but would not start. We had it towed to woody anderson ford in huntsville, al. I spoke with the truck service manager today and he told me the engine wiring harness was bad. This bus only has 30,000 miles on it. It has been at woody anderson ford 4 days. I know recalls are based on the VIN number primarily. This is a like new bus and already had to replace the fuel injectors, turbo charger, and a couple of different sensors. Anyone with any common sense knows that it is not normal for an engine wiring harness to go bad. Ford motor company needs to be held accountable and responsible for replacing an engine component that should last as long as you own the vehicle. There is a recall on some vehicles with a 6.0l diesel engine with problems like ours, it is recall # 05s34. The ford dealership said it would cost $3000.00 to replace the wiring harness. This should be a ford motor company problem. Thanks for reading and considering my complaint. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My name is steve stanfield. I am the pastor. My email is [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Feb 8, 2008 · Fuel system · 31,681 miles · WA

2005 ford e350 with several problems. Consumer would like reimbursement for the following repairs. Engine would not start, fuel leak on the passenger side, fuel leaking from the injectors and fuel rail leak on several occasions. *kb the fuel pump also failed.

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.