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2005 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford E-250, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

2005 Ford E-250
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints116 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ford E-250 has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags31
Fuel system, gasoline20
Steering21
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Tires11
Suspension10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2005 Ford E-250 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Show 5 more recalls

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other E-250 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-250 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ford E-250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HVAC Switch FailuresEA10003 · closed Mar 5, 2012
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-250 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10396020 · Apr 15, 2011 · 40,000 miles
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
Complaint 10359730 · Oct 8, 2010
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…
Complaint 10129719 · Jul 22, 2005

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