repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2005 Ford E-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford E-450, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-401 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Ford E-450 has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Tires
4Engine and engine cooling
3Engine
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Vehicle speed control
2Suspension
1Structure
88 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2005 Ford E-450 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.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
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no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
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-450 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-450 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ford E-450, and the recalls they led to.
- HVAC Switch FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What E-450 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS GO INTO THE CORRECT GEAR, AS INDICATED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT ON THE COLUMN, AND PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO "DRIVE", THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE. WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT IS MOVED TO "REVERSE", IT DOES NOT ENGAGE AND STAYS IN NEUTRAL.…
FORD F150 2005 REAR AXLE OR DRIVE TRAIN SLIPS AND KNOCKS ON ACCELERATION AND AROUND CORNERS. DEALER SAID PROBLEM WAS FIXED WITH MORE GREASE IN REAR AXLE. PROBLEM STILL EXSISTS.*JB
VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STOPPED RUNNING WHILE MOVING AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH. VEHICLE DANGEROUSLY SKID TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY, UNABLE TO DRIVE ONTO SHOULDER. HAD TO BE TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE PURCHASED ON 06/14/2005 FOR $58,000, INCIDENT HAPPENED 07/08/2005, AND…
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