Ford E-250 2005

Model E-250 made in 2005 by Ford got 2 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 11 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
09V242000HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC.from 06/01/2005 to 07/06/2006V (Vehicle)307/14/2009ODIHANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC.06/26/200906/30/2009571403
Defect SummaryHandicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 rental vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.t
Corrective SummaryHandicapped driver services is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V102000VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.from 04/01/2005 to 10/09/2007V (Vehicle)7403/27/2009ODIVAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.03/27/200903/31/2009
Defect SummaryVan conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryVan conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
08V489000QUALITY VAN SALES, INC.from 09/01/2005 to 01/31/2007V (Vehicle)1809/17/2008ODIQUALITY VAN SALES, INC.09/22/200809/25/2008571403
Defect SummaryQuality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 and chevrolet express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryQuality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
09V249000J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC. V (Vehicle)107/31/2009ODIJ'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC.07/01/200907/06/2009571403
Defect SummaryJ's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryJ's mobility unlimited is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or j's mobility unlimited at 1-601-939-2112.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V100000VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.from 04/01/2005 to 09/06/2006V (Vehicle)5203/27/2009ODIVAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.03/27/200903/27/2009571403
Defect SummaryVan conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles, the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryVan conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
08V488000QUALITY VAN SALES, INC.from 09/01/2005 to 01/31/2007V (Vehicle)1809/17/2008ODIQUALITY VAN SALES, INC.09/22/200809/25/2008571404
Defect SummaryQuality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350, and chevrolet express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryQuality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
09V250000J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC. V (Vehicle)107/31/2009ODIJ'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC.07/01/200907/06/2009571404
Defect SummaryJ's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryJ's mobility unlimited is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or j's mobility unlimited at 1-601-939-2112.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V243000HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC.from 06/01/2005 to 07/06/2006V (Vehicle)307/08/2009ODIHANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC.06/29/200906/30/2009571403
Defect SummaryHandicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryHandicapped driver services is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
11V352000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)26715MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/13/201107/13/2011571108
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence SummaryNon-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesFord's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E056000UFI FILTERS USA E (Equipment)5864008/04/2006MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/13/200606/23/2006
Defect SummaryCertain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence SummaryFailure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryUfi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
NotesThis recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
11E047000FORD MOTOR COMPANY E (Equipment)1711/28/2011MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/08/201111/15/2011
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 e-150, e-250, and e-350 vans and wagons. the affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii sensor hole on the top of the tank that may not be properly sealed and may leak fuel.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. the safety recall began on november 28, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-800-232-5952.
NotesFord's recall campaign number is 11s22.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
0631001/01/2006066510019949Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on. *tt05/17/2006
1909910019795P0404 service tip. *tt04/28/2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1908210019810Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics. *tt04/28/2006
0419401/01/20060631010010715Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp. *tt12/07/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
1901901/01/200610019079Low battery voltage - 6.0l diesel with single alternator. *tt02/10/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1884509/01/200510018073Flutter noise on deceleration. *tt12/14/2005
05171310/07/20050524910018062Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt12/14/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
05262301/01/2006063810019385Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l. *tt03/13/2006
0524901/01/200505262310018939Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt01/25/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
1937509/01/200610021229Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. vehicles equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine. *kb03/23/2007
1924706/01/200610021173Oil flow from the base engine oil pump. *kb03/19/2007
0618910021045Mil on with p0172 or p0175 - 6.8l engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06. *kb02/26/2007
05262501/01/2006069710020069Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start. *tt07/18/2006
064601/01/200610019915High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *tt05/12/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
1972804/01/200710022243Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb07/23/2007
0617610021231High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0l engines. *kb03/23/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
0525401/01/2006062510018946Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l. *tt01/25/2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
1952712/01/200610022232Headlight adjustment needed. *kb07/23/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1962102/01/200710021621Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation. *kb06/12/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
06231810020671Slow fuel fill on vehicles with a 4.6l or 5.4l engine and mid-ship fuel tank. *kb12/20/2006
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1901501/01/200610019075Fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt02/10/2006
POWER TRAIN
0525401/01/2006062510018946Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l. *tt01/25/2006
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06161110021054Dtc p0172/p0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4l engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on acceleration in reverse and/or shift busyness with 5.45l engine and torqshift transmission. *kb02/27/2007
0622710020676Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift. *kb12/20/2006
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
07111010022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj09/19/2007

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
EA10003FORD MOTOR COMPANY04/13/201003/05/2012HVAC Switch Failures
 This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.odi was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.after a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, odi did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.odi reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.this represents a failure rate of 0.2 r/100k on a population of 1,076,975 vehicles that have been in service for up to 14 years.odi has found that when the subject switches do fail and begin to melt, they are constructed in a manner that typically prevents the failing switch from igniting and developing into an open flame.ford motor company has agreed to take two actions to further reduce the likelihood an overheated blower motor switch in the subject vehicles.ford informed odi that it has implemented a series of design changes to the subject switch that will help prevent it from developing internal high resistance short circuits.ford has also informed odi that it would release a technical service bulletin (tsb-11-11-21) instructing subject vehicle owners to replace the electrical connector at the same time a failed switch is replaced.in light of the low rate of failure resulting in open flame and fire spread on the subject vehicles, and ford's actions to reduce the likelihood of a switch failure through switch design changes and a tsb, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.the odi complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following (odi) numbers: 10427875, 10114393, 10257890for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA10003FORD MOTOR COMPANY04/13/2010HVAC Switch Failures
 Odi has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.each fleet operates mini buses built on a ford e350 or e450 cutaway chassis.the oem hvac blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.one fleet reported a vehicle fire.no injuries were sustained.however, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.the driver was able to evacuate the children prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.the 55 fires referred to in the manufacturers column is based on the early warning reporting definition of fire, which is as follows: fire means combustion or burning of material in or from a vehicle as evidenced by flame. the term also includes, but is not limited to, thermal events and fire-related phenomena such as smoke and melt, but does not include events and phenomena associated with a normally functioning vehicle such as combustion of fuel within an engine or exhaust from an engine.this engineering analysis (ea) has been opened to determine if the blower motor switch failures create a situation where a vehicle fire is possible and presents a safety risk to the driver and other passengers.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
03/05/20101870001
 Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) spark plug ejection or blowout, i have a 2005 ford e250 van. this is a very serious and common problem on ford motors, can you look into this issue for us ford owners. the repair in my case is going to be very costly, due to the fact i will have to rent a replacement vehicle to continue servicing my customers. thank you for investing this matter. [xxx] *tr
STEERING
09/13/200920001
 My 2005 ford f250 superduty continues to experience violent steering vibration when encountering uneven road surfaces at highway speeds. since purchasing this vehicle in august 2005 i have had several incidents where i was barely able to retain control of the vehicle once the front end oscillation started. this is a well known problem and is documented across the internet and in nhtsa item number - 10028404. i have had the vehicle repaired under warranty but they were able to only fix the problem temporarily. recently i had new michelin tires installed and a front end alignment completed but there was no improvement in vehicle handling. this is a dangerous situation and should be reviewed again by the nhtsa. *tr