Ford E250 2005

Model E250 made in 2005 by Ford got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive . The car has one 4.6 engine.

Model 2005

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.6 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR15/19/1616.2/24.1/19.0032Regular1688VANS, CARGO TYPE

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V519000MOBILITY WORKSfrom 04/01/2005 to 09/06/2006V (Vehicle)13310/16/2008ODIMOBILITY WORKS10/06/200810/07/2008571403
Defect SummaryMobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 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 SummaryMobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0651001/01/200606112100201356.0l - mil on with dtc p0460. *tt07/26/2006
058206/07/200510017921Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling. *tt12/07/2005
1810108/01/200410013243Insufficient charging system output for modified vehicle use. *tt04/13/2005
1811508/01/200410013246Various driveability concerns such as hard start, no start, hesitation, runs rough, erratic shifts, and the malfunction indicator lamp on with a variety of diagnostic trouble codes. wiring harness chafing. *tt04/13/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
062130622310019380White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l. *tt03/13/2006
04160111/14/20050522810018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt01/12/2006
1874907/01/200510017870High pressure oil leak at an injector. a hard start, or no start condition with low or no injection control pressure (icp) - service tip. *tt12/06/2005
1852504/01/200510017875Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, mil on, and diagnostic trouble codes p2263, p0299, or p0401. *tt12/06/2005
1888410/01/200510017810Hard start, no start and/or other symptoms caused by a high pressure oil system leak - service tip. *tt12/01/2005
0521510/31/200510017806Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt11/30/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04251812/27/20040512310014271Crank no start, hard start, runs rough at idle - 6.0l engine. *tt *sc04/29/2005
1839702/01/200510012958Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299. *tt04/05/2005
053102/21/200510012947Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt04/05/2005
03140408/23/20040416110011162Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.01/06/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
0513901/01/200510016842Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine. *sc10/12/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
1869406/01/200510017873Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip. *tt12/06/2005
1806908/01/200410011181Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt01/07/2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
1873507/01/200510017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt12/05/2005
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1746701/01/20051836610007319Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt06/10/2004
POWER TRAIN
0512101/01/200510016782Engine quits upon drive or reverse engagement, or when coming to a stop-torqshift transmission. *sc10/07/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1882209/01/200510018070Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. multiple vehicles. ford oasis. to include 2006 ford f-53. *tt12/14/2005
1837601/01/200510013316A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt04/14/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
0426601/01/200505261010014275A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt04/29/2005
STRUCTURE
04261612/31/200410014310Weld bonding procedure. *tt04/29/2005
SUSPENSION
0524801/01/200510018941Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt01/25/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
04/01/201140000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-250. the contact stated that once starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated for almost two weeks. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
04/01/201140000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford e-250. the contact stated that once starting the vehicle the air bag warning light illuiminated for almost 2 weeks. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or a independent mechanic. the manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. tb
07/19/2010107/01/2005
 2005 ford e250 conversion van. consumer writes regarding air bag warning light illuminating.* tgw the consumer stated he paid for the repairs at his expense, after he was told the warranty had expired. *jb
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
07/18/2005110/01/2004
 Dt: contact's vehicle was involved in an accident on july 18, 2005. the vehicle did not belong to the contact, but was a company vehicle. the vehicle struck a pole from the right front passenger side. the vehicle rolled over and caught on fire. the driver or passenger side air bag deployed. the vehicle is in possession of the insurance company. the consumer did contact the manufacturer. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
01/13/2010746001
 Normal driving of a 2005 ford e 250 econoline van and smelled gas. when home, removed engine cover and discovered fuel line leak and significant pooling of gas on rear section of top of engine, the flex portion of the fuel line that feeds the fuel injection manifold had failed just before the connection to the injector. upon removal of the fuel line (ford part # 5c2z*9b325*aa) it appears that the lower end of this upper flex line is also failing. i am replacing it with a new one from ford, but i am concerned with the potential for a major fire if this is a design problem (wrong or inadequate material of construction. *tr
SUSPENSION - FRONT
11/12/20051000010007/09/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated that the front suspension started to shake while entering a bridge at 65 mph during normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who could not duplicate the problem. the vehicle is still being driven, however the bridge is now entered at an angle to avoid the development of the shaking effect.
TIRES
01/12/20101
 2005 ford econline e250 left rear tire blew out causing the driver to lose control and drove down an embankment into a ditch. *kb the driver claimed minor injury to his right hand. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0034-90 updated letter 04/29/10 *bf

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NYSAYVILLESAYVILLE FORD
OHCINCINNATI45249KING'S FORD513 683 0220
RINARRAGANSET02882BAILEY FLOOD FORD401-792-3800