My van stall 3 time in the highway base on a fuel control module I almost had a accident because of this , isaw also a letter with a recall if the same problem 16s31 I have taken to the ford company and they replace it and it has the same symptoms and I carry disability children in this van , always excuses
Ford E-350 stalling problems
53 of the 1,096 owner complaints about the Ford E-350 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 53
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 85,000
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel pump 8Loss of power 5Check engine light 5Won't start 3Engine failure 3Warning lights 2Tire blowout 1Won't shift 1
What owners say
Failure to replace recalled tires. -- made over a half dozen calls to bf goodrich and discount tire. Alvin at goodrich said he was sending me a damage claims package in the mail -- never received. Brought vehicle into discount tire (nov. 15th, 2016)for inspection and replacement, then sent home. Called back mitch at discount tire (96th ln n., brooklyn park, mn) and he told me he'd definitely call me back before the end of the day -- he never did. Called mitch the next day and he again said he'd definitely call me back before the end of the day. Again he didn't. Called goodrich tire nov.19th,2016 and they said they would check on the delay - joe from goodrich called back and said he got no response from mitch at discount tire. Called danny at discount tire and told I needed to come back in (monday nov. 21st) just to measure tread depth, but still not replace (tread depth is still about 9/32 in.(60%+ usable depth)). By monday I'd come down with an illness so never made it in (not that I should since this was just another "put off" ploy. So what I'm getting from goodrich and discount tire is: -- stalling -- not calling back -- making needless trips to their shop. These are dangerous delaminating tires -- recall number 12t-019 dot be1ljd114910 lt 245/75r16. Tire blowout (nov. 1st,2016) damaged the van's right rear quarter panel, wheel well and tailpipe. I was lucky, I've read that delamination of these tires often causes wheel lockup and subsequent vehicle roll-over. So they are endangering my life and others on the road by not replacing these tires.
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.
While stopped at a thruway rest area in w. Virginia. It had been raining quite a bit on this - our first day of vacation. Our new 2014 ford e-350 would not shift out of park! All of the dash lights started flashing, then stopped, then flashed again. This happened a few times. The truck would start would not shift out of park. After discussions with ford roadside assist, the truck was towed to a ford dealer. The main engine electrical component's compartment was not sealed correctly, letting water into the compartment and shorting out the electrical system in the truck. The whole electrical component had to be replaced. Thankfully, we were stopped in a rest area when discovered and not on the road! This is a safety issue, since the truck could have stalled out at any time while driving. The ford dealer had the truck for 2 weeks, while working to find and fix this issue.
The vehicle stalls on numerous occasions due to lack of fuel. Investigation proved that the interior paint of the gas tank peals blocking the fuel pump. Research shows that delamination of the gas tank is frequent in this model causing a very unsafe condition as the van can stop at anytime as it looses power and propulsion due to the paint flakes blocking the fuel.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford e-350. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford e-350. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact smelled a burning odor coming from the engine when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,280.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-350. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injector, fuel tank, fuel pump, and the engine needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that the silver coating in the fuel tank was from one of the damaged parts. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 04/07/15*lj updated 11/3/15
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford e-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred three times over a period of four years. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.
- Risk
- Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning December 22, 2025.
Recall number 25V793000 · Recall details
Engine
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
- Risk
- Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73.
Recall number 20V795000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
- Risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the ABS module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
Recall number 04V445000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford E-350 stalling
Which Ford E-350 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (12 complaints), 2004 (9 complaints) and 2006 (6 complaints).
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