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2005 Ford E-350: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

55 owner complaints analyzed

12 distinct recall campaigns

67,294 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 43 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 55 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Engine operation	14	25.5%
Electrical and battery issues	13	23.6%
Fuel system concerns	13	23.6%
Braking behavior	7	12.7%
Transmission and shifting	2	3.6%
Steering behavior	2	3.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Fuel System, Diesel

Electrical System

Engine

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Fuel/Propulsion System

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	11
Fuel System, Diesel	10
Electrical System	6
Engine	5
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel	4
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator	4
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	4

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 11; Fuel System, Diesel: 10; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 5; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 4; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 4; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 3

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

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2023

2005: 7; 2006: 13; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 9; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 5; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2020: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 14 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 13 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10131423 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)

2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE WAS DRIVING WITH LIGHTS AND SIRENS TO A 911 CALL WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. THE CREW WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES BEFORE, BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE UNWILLING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND ALL DRIVETRAIN SYSTEMS. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 27,215 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131423 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131426 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)

2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE HAD A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING TO A 911 CALL. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER DIAGNOSED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE AS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS COMPLIANT #2 OF 6. ALL OF THE 2005 FORD AMBULANCES WE PURCHASED HAVE SUFFERED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURES FROM EITHER THE OIL PUMPS OR THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEMS. FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE THESE PARTS ON THE OTHER UNITS UNTIL THEY FAIL. THEY ARE PLACING NUMEROUS LIVES IN EXTREME JEOPARDY AND REFUSE TO ADMIT THERE ARE MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE 6.0 L…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131426 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131431 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)

2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE HAD A TOTAL AC SYSTEM FAILURE THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS COMPLIANT #3 OF 6. ALL OF THE 2005 FORD AMBULANCES WE PURCHASED HAVE SUFFERED MAJOR SYSTEM FAILURES FROM EITHER THE OIL PUMPS OR THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEMS, AND SEVERAL HAVE HAD AC PROBLEMS AS WELL. FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE THESE PARTS ON THE OTHER UNITS UNTIL THEY FAIL. THEY ARE PLACING NUMEROUS LIVES IN EXTREME JEOPARDY AND REFUSE TO ADMIT THERE ARE MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE 6.0 L DIESEL…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131431 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131432 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)

2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE HAD A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING TO A 911 CALL. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER DIAGNOSED A FAILURE IN THE WIRING HARNESS AS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM WAS FORCED TO RECUR 2 TIMES BEFORE IT COULD BE DETERMINED WHAT WAS WRONG. THIS VEHICLE ALSO SUFFERED A FAILURE OF THE AC SYSTEM, AGAIN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS COMPLIANT #4 OF 6. ALL OF THE 2005 FORD AMBULANCES WE PURCHASED HAVE SUFFERED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURES FROM EITHER THE OIL PUMPS OR THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEMS. 3 O…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131432 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131435 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)

2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE HAD A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING TO A 911 CALL. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER DIAGNOSED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE AS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS COMPLIANT #5 OF 6. ALL OF THE 2005 FORD AMBULANCES WE PURCHASED HAVE SUFFERED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURES FROM EITHER THE OIL PUMPS OR THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION 3 OF 6 HAVE NEEDED NEW AC SYSTEMS AS WELL. FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE THESE PARTS ON THE OTHER UNITS UNTIL THEY FAIL. THEY ARE PLACING NUMEROUS LIVES IN EXTREME JEOPARDY AND …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131435 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131438 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)

2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE HAD A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER DIAGNOSED AN OIL PUMP FAILURE AS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS VEHICLE ALSO SUFFERED A TOTAL AC SYSTEM FAILURE THAT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS COMPLIANT #6 OF 6. ALL OF THE 2005 FORD AMBULANCES WE PURCHASED HAVE SUFFERED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURES FROM EITHER THE OIL PUMPS OR THE WIRING HARNESS SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION 3 OF 6 HAVE NEEDED NEW AC SYSTEMS AS WELL. FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE THESE PARTS ON THE OTHER UNITS U…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131438 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10134010 · 2005-08-24 (August 24, 2005)

DT: THE VEHICLE IS NEW AND IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONTACTED FORD , AND THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW. THEY HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED WHAT IWASWRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 15, 2005. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR LIGHTS THAT CAME ION N THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT SHUT OFF. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134010 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10159501 · 2006-06-10 (June 10, 2006)

WHILE ON A TRIP TO NC THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP ON MY 2005 E-350 DIESEL VAN FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. LUCKILY I HAD SLOWED DOWN TO GET OFF AN EXIT BUT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THEY WERE HARD AND WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS PULLING A TRAILER AT THE TIME. I HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 70+ MILES PER HOUR AND HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. THERE WAS NO DASH LIGHTS OR ALARMS THAT CAME ON PREVIOUS TO THE FAILURE. MY VAN ONLY HAS 113000 MILES ON IT, (I TRAVEL A LOT). MOST OF THE MILES ARE HIG…

Owner-reported narrative. 113,033 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159501 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

12 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

05V270000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2005-06-10 (June 10, 2005)

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.

Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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09V014000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-01-14 (January 14, 2009)

ONENESS MOBILITY IS RECALLING 19 MY 1998, AND 2005-2006 E-350 VANS BUILT ON FORD 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: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: ONENESS MOBILITY 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 ONENESS MOBILITY AT 1-818-267-3000.

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09V015000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-01-15 (January 15, 2009)

LEADER INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING 14 MY 2005-2006 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 ON 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: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: LEADER INDUSTRIES 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 LEADER INDUSTRIES AT 626-575-0880.

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09V016000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-01-16 (January 16, 2009)

LEADER INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING 14 MY 2005-2006 VANS BUILT ON FORD 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: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: LEADER INDUSTRIES 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 LEADER INDUSTRIES LEADER INDUSTRIES AT 626-575-0880.

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09V100000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-03-27 (March 27, 2009)

VAN 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: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: VAN 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.

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09V102000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-03-27 (March 27, 2009)

VAN 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: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: VAN 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.

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09V271000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-07-14 (July 14, 2009)

FREEWHEEL MOBILITY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2005 FORD E-350 AND MY 2006 FORD E-250 PASSENGER 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 ON 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: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: FREEWHEEL MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

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09V275000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-07-15 (July 15, 2009)

FREEWHEEL MOBILITY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2005 FORD E-350 AND MY 2006 FORD E-250 PASSENGER VANS 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: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: FREEWHEEL MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

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09V306000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-07-29 (July 29, 2009)

CUSTOMIZERS IS RECALLING 6 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON 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: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: CUSTOMIZERS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

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09V325000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-08-03 (August 3, 2009)

QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, 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: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: QUALITY VANS 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 VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.

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09V326000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-08-03 (August 3, 2009)

QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2006 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 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: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: QUALITY VANS 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 QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.

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11V131000 · Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Reported: 2011-02-24 (February 24, 2011)

BRAUN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 PARATRANSIT VANS BUILT ON FORD E-350 CHASSIS FROM APRIL 27, 2005, THROUGH JULY 29, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS (EM-1) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010, CONTAINING A DELPHI PACK-CON III FUSE HOLDER IN AN ALLIED MOTION MOTOR ASSEMBLY; EM-1 UNIT PART NUMBERS 77-62112-XX AND 77-62512-XX, STARTING WITH SERIAL NUMBER KNT90890232 TO SERIAL NUMBER NNE91230058. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.

Consequence: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.

Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO CONTACT EITHER CARRIER OR A BRAUN DEALER TO OBTAIN THE FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR BRAUN AT 1-800-THE-LIFT (1-800-843-5438).

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Data completeness

55 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

78.2%Usable mileage43 / 55 records

100.0%Valid incident date55 / 55 records

100.0%Valid filing date55 / 55 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates55 / 55 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027
Tires	646.2% ODI 10607105 · 6,000 mi I AM OWNER OF JWD DELIVERY, A FEDEX HOME DELIVERY CONTRACTOR, I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME TRUCKS 2012/2013 AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN OUR TERMINAL. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OF FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES FAIL INSPECTION AFTER 5-7K MILES. OVER $8K IN TIRES ON FOUR TRUCKS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCKS HAVE BETWEEN 25K AND 50K MILES ON THEM.HAD A FORD ENGINEER LOOK AT THEM AND THE BODY COMPANY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN THEY BUT THIS BODY ON THIS CHASIS. THE ENGINEER STATED THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGE… Look up ODI 10607105 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11761509 · 37,000 mi The contact owns a 2025 Ford E-350 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dyna Pro HT, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 00TL5CHHA 1224, and DOT Number: 1BCl5CHHB 2725. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the sidewall started to detach. The vehicle was not load rated, and there was a blowout. The tires were replaced with underrated tires. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had driven over an unknown object on the roadway. The tires were replaced. The vehicle manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. T… Look up ODI 11761509 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	215.4% ODI 10556428 · 652 mi I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS BRAND NEW FORD E350 VAN. IF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL FOR A SECOND THE VEHICLE DRIFTS INTO THE RIGHT LANE. ALSO WHILE BRAKING YOU IF YOU DO NOT HOLD THE WHEEL IN THE STRAIGHT POSITION THE VEHICLE VEERS AND DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. IN A PANIC STOP IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO WHEN YOU ARE BRAKING YOU ACTUALLY CAN FEEL THE VEHICLE DRIFTING, VEERING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN YOU ARE HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL. WHAT BROUGHT THIS TO MY ATTENTION WAS A PANIC STOP THAT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH IN… Look up ODI 10556428 at NHTSA ↗	423.5% ODI 10780678 · 18,000 mi I RECENTLY RENTED AN RV FROM CRUISE AMERICA. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN BUT FOR ID IT WAS THEIR UNIT 254869. IT WAS BUILT FOR CRUISE AMERICA BY FOUR WINDS ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY I FOUND I COULD NOT DRIVE IT AT POSTED SPEED LIMITS. I FELT UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED OVER 60 MPH AND LESS DEPENDING ON WEATHER AND PAVEMENT CONDITIONS. THE POSTED LIMITS WERE 65-80 IN CO, WY, MT, AND SD. THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHT IN THE FRONT END AND NOTHING WE LOADED CAUSED THAT. EVERY GUST OF WIND, EVERY BUMP IN THE PAVEMENT, AND EVERY TRUCK BLAST PUSHED … Look up ODI 10780678 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11605464 · 99,000 mi The contact owns a 2015 Ford E-350. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to wobble and sway erratically, after which the steering wheel began to vibrate, making it difficult for the contact to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was o… Look up ODI 11605464 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	430.8% ODI 11131154 · 22,200 mi WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT THE SPEED OF 75 MPH WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP ON ROAD THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND MY TRUCK WENT INTO A SEVERE FRONT END SHAKE AND WOBBLE THAT I JUST ABOUT WENT INTO THE DITCH. (SCARED TO DEATH) SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND IT STOPPED SO I SLOWLY REGAINED SPEED ONLY TO FIND THAT THE NEXT LITTLE BUMP I WENT OVER IT DONE IT AGAIN. I AM HEAR TO SAY THAT IF I HAD BEEN PULLING MY LIVING QUARTERS HORSE TRAILER I AM SURE THE OUTCOME WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT. SO I SEE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE SO WHAT IS TAKING THE FORD … Look up ODI 11131154 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11197160 · 1,300 mi SEVERE OVERSTEER, SWAYING AND STABILITY AT 55MPH. THIS IS A CLASS C RV ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. IN SHORT, THE RV IS ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SUSPENSION UPGRADE. Look up ODI 11197160 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	627.3% ODI 11459276 · 22,000 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-350. The contact's wife was driving into a parking lot at approximately 5 MPH when the power steering and the brakes failed. The contact's wife was able to safely stop the vehicle. The contact stated that his wife had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact's wife examined the vehicle and noticed that there was red fluid puddling on the ground and a hissing sound coming from the driver’s side under the engine. The vehicle had not been towed to a dealer and had not been diagnosed or repaired.… Look up ODI 11459276 at NHTSA ↗	642.9% ODI 11445045 Without warning my brakes and steering failed on a Freedom Elite RV on a Ford Motor chassis. The vehicle only had 2396 miles on it at the time of occurrence. It turned out to be a pressure hose that broke. Luckily I was in a residential neighborhood with no traffic and driving very slowly when it happened. I shudder to think what would have happened on a hill or in traffic. Look up ODI 11445045 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	215.4% ODI 10705377 · 98,000 mi SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR Look up ODI 10705377 at NHTSA ↗	317.6% ODI 10684334 · 27,280 mi 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. Look up ODI 10684334 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	215.4% ODI 11207455 · 45,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD E -350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS JUMP STARTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUTDOWN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER GRIECO FORD (1651 NEW STATE HWY, RAYNHAM, MA 02767 [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUSTER MODULE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER THERE WAS SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE STEP WELL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. Look up ODI 11207455 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1150.0% ODI 11421609 The contact owns a 2021 FORD E-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V795000 (ENGINE) however, the dealer informed the contact that only one part of the remedy, mentioned on the manufacturer's website, was available and not the other. The contact received the reprogramming (UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CALIBRATION) mentioned on the Ford website but not the other portion of the repair mentioned on the website (INSTALL ENGINE COVER INSULATION PATCHES IN THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND INNER LOWER CORNERS OF THE ENGINE COVE). … Look up ODI 11421609 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11615330 failures of Ford engine 7 .3L VS 350 and we have 67000 there have been multiple cases of this engine ceasing at this mileage,. The warranty should be 100,000 especially if its a fleet vehicle and used for purposes like fedex. Look up ODI 11615330 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11644700 56k miles - engine failure. Cylinder 1. Knocking - engine replacement. Look up ODI 11644700 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Tires:Tread/Belt	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Diesel	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	14.5% ODI 11472024 · 13,667 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with loosened brake line fittings and an unknown fluid leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V013000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximat… Look up ODI 11472024 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	17.7% ODI 10705377 · 98,000 mi SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR Look up ODI 10705377 at NHTSA ↗	211.8% ODI 10722657 · 1,180 mi 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… Look up ODI 10722657 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	17.7% ODI 11624618 Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM. Upon inspection by a certified Mechanic , BCM and wiring was wet. BCM also had apparent corrosion.11 Look up ODI 11624618 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11185577 THIS VEHICLE HAS A 12,500 GVWR. WE RECENTLY HAD THIS AT A FORD DEALER FOR A BROKEN LEFT REAR SUSPENSION. THE DEALER WEIGHED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE TARE WEIGHT TO BE 11,200 LBS. THIS IS A CLASS-C MOTORHOME AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY OF ANY AND ALL CARGO, NO LIQUIDS, WHICH IS CAPABLE OF CARRYING 40 GALLONS OF WATER AT 8.3 GALLONS PER POUND. THERE WAS LESS THAN 1/4 OF A TANK OF FUEL, OF A 55 GALLON TANK AND THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS IS A 4 PASSENGER VEHICLE. WITH THE MATH WE HAVE DONE, OF 40 GALLONS OF WATER AT 333.60 LBS A… Look up ODI 11185577 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	12,823–28,479 mi	21,808 mi	8	ODI 10131423 · 27,215 mi 2005 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE WAS DRIVING WITH LIGHTS AND SIRENS TO A 911 CALL WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. THE CREW WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES BEFORE, BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE UNWILLING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND ALL DRIVETRAIN SYSTEMS. NM Look up ODI 10131423 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165827 · 16,400 mi 2005 FORD E-350'S A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165827 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165828 · 5,050 mi 2005 FORD E-350 HAD A WIRING HARNESS DEFECT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN TROUGH. THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT. KB *NM Look up ODI 10165828 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel	39,460–111,290 mi	80,787 mi	10	ODI 10168268 · 37,000 mi CARTER COUNTY EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE HAS A TOTAL OF 10 FORD E350 FORD AMBULANCES. THREE OF THE 2005 THAT WE PURCHASED LAST JULY BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND INJECTORS, THREE AMBULANCES AND A TOTAL OF 220 DAYS OF DOWN TIME ON THIS PROBLEM. (TRIED TO GET HELP FROM FORD BUT TO NO VAIN.) ALL TEN OF OUR AMBULANCES ARE FORDS BUT THE THREE 2005 MODELS ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT HAVE GIVEN US ANY TROUBLE. JB Look up ODI 10168268 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10252367 · 46,838 mi VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY MAINTAINED BE AN OWNER WHO HAS HAD EXPERIENCE WITH AND OWNED DIESEL VANS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN AVERAGE SPEEDS ARE AROUND 60 MPH AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGINS TO STEADILY LOSE POWER AND SPEED CONSISTENTLY DECREASES. THIS WILL LEAD THE DRIVER TO HASTILY CHANGE LANES TO ATTEMPT TO GET TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE VAN STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. ONCE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS COME TO A S… Look up ODI 10252367 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	15,238–75,000 mi	26,500 mi	6	ODI 10134010 · 5,000 mi DT: THE VEHICLE IS NEW AND IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CONTACTED FORD , AND THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW. THEY HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED WHAT IWASWRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 15, 2005. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR LIGHTS THAT CAME ION N THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT SHUT OFF. AK Look up ODI 10134010 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165829 · 12,650 mi 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, A SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD WIRING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165829 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10207884 · 23,000 mi FORD 2005 E350 DIESEL BOTH NEW STILL UNDER WARRANTY BREAKDOWN OVER A DOZEN TIMES WOULDN'T START SOMETIMES AFTER 20 MIN. TRYING IT STARTS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. TOW IT 5 TIMES TO DIFFERENCE FORD CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN THEY CHANGE PARTS BUT SAME PROBLEM IT STALL ONCE MY DAD HIT A PARKED TRUCK DAMAGE HOOD AND FENDER I CAN CONTACTED FORD MANY TIMES I GOT TWO LETTERS FROM (WE ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING FOR YOU ) I PAID $35 K W/EXTENDED WARRANTY AND STILL MAKING PAYMENTS I AM VARY UPSET. JB Look up ODI 10207884 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	45,000–141,008 mi	72,500 mi	5	ODI 10513430 · 158,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FILTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE HAD BECOME CLOGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000. Look up ODI 10513430 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10546493 · 72,500 mi DRIVING UPHILL ON I-70 EASTBOUND BY SILVERTHORNE, CO THE ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT. LIMPED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO RESTART - NOTHING. BATTERIES ARE NEW, ETC JUST NO TURNING OVER OF THE ENGINE. THOUGHTS ARE A BAD FICM, WHICH THERE IS SUPPOSEDLY A RECALL BUT FORD DENIED THAT WHEN I CALLED THIS MORNING. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP IN ARVADA, CO FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. SOUNDS LIKE THE EGR SYSTEM IS ABOUT TO GO, THE FICM IS SHOT AND WIRING HARNESS FOR COMPUTER IS GONE - ALL THINGS FORD IS AWARE OF BUT ADAMANTLY REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT. … Look up ODI 10546493 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10553482 · 30,000 mi THIS BUS IS OWNED BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRANT, AL. ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO WE STARTED HAVING TIMES WHEN THE BUS WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. OUR MECHANIC HAS CHECKED IT FOUR DIFFERENT TLIMES, HOWEVER, EVERY TIME EXCEPT THIS TIME (5TH TIME) IT STARTED WHEN HE WENT TO CHECK IT. THIS TIME WE WERE TAKING OUR SENIORS ON A TRIP, BUT WHEN WE WENT TO CRANK IT, IT CRANKED BUT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD IT TOWED TO WOODY ANDERSON FORD IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. I SPOKE WITH THE TRUCK SERVICE MANAGER TODAY AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS BAD. THIS… Look up ODI 10553482 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel	Too few reports for a range	12,277 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10165831 · 12,881 mi 2005 FORD E-350 VALVE ASSEMBLY MODULATOR PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165831 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165835 · 11,672 mi 2005 FORD E-350 ALTERNATOR FAILED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165835 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator	Too few reports for a range	16,780 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10163095 · 16,780 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON 07/12/06. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER ON 07/21/06, A BAD SMELL BEGAN ESCAPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM SEIZED AND ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. Look up ODI 10163095 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165835 · 11,672 mi 2005 FORD E-350 ALTERNATOR FAILED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165835 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner	Too few reports for a range	16,400 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10165827 · 16,400 mi 2005 FORD E-350'S A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165827 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	88,500 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10483617 · 82,867 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK LINER HAD DETERIORATED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL FILTERS WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,867. Look up ODI 10483617 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10659991 · 141,008 mi WHILE DRIVE ON HIGHWAY,VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER WHEN I ENCOUNTERED A HILL. IT BOGGED DOWN AND STRUGGLED TO MAKE IT TO TOP OF HILL AND LOST SPEED DOWN TO 30 MPH OR LESS AND THEN DIED. IT WOULD NOT START RIGHT AWAY, BUT AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR 15 MINUTES, IT STARTED AND HAD REGAINED POWER AND I DROVE IT TILL I GOT TO THE NEST HILL AND DID THE SAME THING SEVERAL TIMES TILL I MADE IT HOME 3 HOURS LATER FOR A 10 MILE TRIP. I CHECKED ONLINE ON THE VEHICLE FOR FORD OWNERS FORUM AND SAW THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND DESCRI… Look up ODI 10659991 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10913614 · 90,000 mi 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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELEC… Look up ODI 10913614 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 12 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	6	8	12
2023	0	0	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	13	0	1
2023	2	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	Fuel System, Diesel	Electrical System	Engine	Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel	Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator	Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner	Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	—	2 ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10483539 · 79,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT HOURS FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER, INJECTORS AND THE EGR COOLER WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000. UPDATED 1/7/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEA… Look up ODI 10483539 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10165829 · 12,650 mi 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, A SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD WIRING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165829 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10165831 · 12,881 mi 2005 FORD E-350 VALVE ASSEMBLY MODULATOR PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165831 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10165830 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165830 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 *JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10165827 · 16,400 mi 2005 FORD E-350'S A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165827 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165830 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165830 at NHTSA ↗	0
Fuel System, Diesel	2 ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10483539 · 79,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT HOURS FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER, INJECTORS AND THE EGR COOLER WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000. UPDATED 1/7/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEA… Look up ODI 10483539 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 *JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 10165829 · 12,650 mi 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, A SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD WIRING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165829 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 10553482 · 30,000 mi THIS BUS IS OWNED BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRANT, AL. ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO WE STARTED HAVING TIMES WHEN THE BUS WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. OUR MECHANIC HAS CHECKED IT FOUR DIFFERENT TLIMES, HOWEVER, EVERY TIME EXCEPT THIS TIME (5TH TIME) IT STARTED WHEN HE WENT TO CHECK IT. THIS TIME WE WERE TAKING OUR SENIORS ON A TRIP, BUT WHEN WE WENT TO CRANK IT, IT CRANKED BUT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD IT TOWED TO WOODY ANDERSON FORD IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. I SPOKE WITH THE TRUCK SERVICE MANAGER TODAY AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS BAD. THIS… Look up ODI 10553482 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10913614 · 90,000 mi 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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELEC… Look up ODI 10913614 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	0	0	1 ODI 10553482 · 30,000 mi THIS BUS IS OWNED BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRANT, AL. ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO WE STARTED HAVING TIMES WHEN THE BUS WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. OUR MECHANIC HAS CHECKED IT FOUR DIFFERENT TLIMES, HOWEVER, EVERY TIME EXCEPT THIS TIME (5TH TIME) IT STARTED WHEN HE WENT TO CHECK IT. THIS TIME WE WERE TAKING OUR SENIORS ON A TRIP, BUT WHEN WE WENT TO CRANK IT, IT CRANKED BUT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD IT TOWED TO WOODY ANDERSON FORD IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. I SPOKE WITH THE TRUCK SERVICE MANAGER TODAY AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS BAD. THIS… Look up ODI 10553482 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10659991 · 141,008 mi WHILE DRIVE ON HIGHWAY,VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER WHEN I ENCOUNTERED A HILL. IT BOGGED DOWN AND STRUGGLED TO MAKE IT TO TOP OF HILL AND LOST SPEED DOWN TO 30 MPH OR LESS AND THEN DIED. IT WOULD NOT START RIGHT AWAY, BUT AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR 15 MINUTES, IT STARTED AND HAD REGAINED POWER AND I DROVE IT TILL I GOT TO THE NEST HILL AND DID THE SAME THING SEVERAL TIMES TILL I MADE IT HOME 3 HOURS LATER FOR A 10 MILE TRIP. I CHECKED ONLINE ON THE VEHICLE FOR FORD OWNERS FORUM AND SAW THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND DESCRI… Look up ODI 10659991 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel	1 ODI 10165831 · 12,881 mi 2005 FORD E-350 VALVE ASSEMBLY MODULATOR PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165831 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	1 ODI 10165835 · 11,672 mi 2005 FORD E-350 ALTERNATOR FAILED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165835 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator	2 ODI 10165830 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165830 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 *JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10189128 · 29,000 mi 6.0 POWER STROKE, MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW . PURCHASED IN AUG, 05 *JB Look up ODI 10189128 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10165835 · 11,672 mi 2005 FORD E-350 ALTERNATOR FAILED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB JB Look up ODI 10165835 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10165830 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165830 at NHTSA ↗	0
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner	2 ODI 10165827 · 16,400 mi 2005 FORD E-350'S A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165827 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10165830 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165830 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10165830 2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, THE A/C COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. KB NM Look up ODI 10165830 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	1 ODI 10913614 · 90,000 mi 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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELEC… Look up ODI 10913614 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10659991 · 141,008 mi WHILE DRIVE ON HIGHWAY,VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER WHEN I ENCOUNTERED A HILL. IT BOGGED DOWN AND STRUGGLED TO MAKE IT TO TOP OF HILL AND LOST SPEED DOWN TO 30 MPH OR LESS AND THEN DIED. IT WOULD NOT START RIGHT AWAY, BUT AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR 15 MINUTES, IT STARTED AND HAD REGAINED POWER AND I DROVE IT TILL I GOT TO THE NEST HILL AND DID THE SAME THING SEVERAL TIMES TILL I MADE IT HOME 3 HOURS LATER FOR A 10 MILE TRIP. I CHECKED ONLINE ON THE VEHICLE FOR FORD OWNERS FORUM AND SAW THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND DESCRI… Look up ODI 10659991 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

6 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

16 mentions · 29.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 57,066 mi (16 usable records).

ODI 10163095 · 16,780 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON 07/12/06. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER ON 07/21/06, A BAD SMELL BEGAN ESCAPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM SEIZED AND ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

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ODI 10166349 · 28,305 mi

THE AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY TRANSIT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR MADISON COUNTY MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MO. AREA. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 48 FORD E450 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TURTLE TOP BUS BODIES, ALL EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES. BUSES ARE 2004 & 2005 MODEL YEARS. COKING (UN-COMBUSTION) DEPOSITS FORM ON THE EGR VALVE CAUSING DRIVABILITY ISSUES SUCH AS LACK OF POWER, SURGES, AND STALLING. THIS CONDITION IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS…

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ODI 10198070 · 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THREE OCCASIONS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CAM SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STALLED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE STARTED THE FOLLOWING DAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE DEALER AS OF JULY 27, 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT…

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

12 mentions · 21.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 16,400 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10165827 · 16,400 mi

2005 FORD E-350'S A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB *NM

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ODI 10165828 · 5,050 mi

2005 FORD E-350 HAD A WIRING HARNESS DEFECT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN TROUGH. THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT. *KB *NM

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ODI 10165829 · 12,650 mi

2005 FORD E-350 HAD ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS, A SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD WIRING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB *NM

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

3 mentions · 5.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 31,681 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10218289 · 31,681 mi

2005 FORD E350 WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS. ENGINE WOULD NOT START, FUEL LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, FUEL LEAKING FROM THE INJECTORS AND FUEL RAIL LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *KB THE FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED. *JB

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ODI 10553482 · 30,000 mi

THIS BUS IS OWNED BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRANT, AL. ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO WE STARTED HAVING TIMES WHEN THE BUS WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. OUR MECHANIC HAS CHECKED IT FOUR DIFFERENT TLIMES, HOWEVER, EVERY TIME EXCEPT THIS TIME (5TH TIME) IT STARTED WHEN HE WENT TO CHECK IT. THIS TIME WE WERE TAKING OUR SENIORS ON A TRIP, BUT WHEN WE WENT TO CRANK IT, IT CRANKED BUT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD IT TOWED TO WOODY ANDERSON FORD IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. I SPOKE WITH THE TRUCK SERVICE MANAGER TODAY AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS BAD. THIS…

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ODI 10659991 · 141,008 mi

WHILE DRIVE ON HIGHWAY,VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER WHEN I ENCOUNTERED A HILL. IT BOGGED DOWN AND STRUGGLED TO MAKE IT TO TOP OF HILL AND LOST SPEED DOWN TO 30 MPH OR LESS AND THEN DIED. IT WOULD NOT START RIGHT AWAY, BUT AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR 15 MINUTES, IT STARTED AND HAD REGAINED POWER AND I DROVE IT TILL I GOT TO THE NEST HILL AND DID THE SAME THING SEVERAL TIMES TILL I MADE IT HOME 3 HOURS LATER FOR A 10 MILE TRIP. I CHECKED ONLINE ON THE VEHICLE FOR FORD OWNERS FORUM AND SAW THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND DESCRI…

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Matching rule

Fuel smell or leak mentions

3 mentions · 5.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 103,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10218289 · 31,681 mi

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ODI 10314676 · 130,000 mi

SUDDEN FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL FILTER MOUNTING HOUSING RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT DOWN TIME AND EXPENSE. *TR

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ODI 10524948 · 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THE FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS CORRODING AND LEAKING FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. *TR

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 3.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 97,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10300290 · 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350 ONE TON CARGO VAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL 2005. THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH WHEN HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY FAILED TO ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ONCOMING VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. NO FURTHER REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE TO DATE. THE F…

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ODI 10368998

2005 FORD E-350. CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VAN'S BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE CAUSING A COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VACUUM PUMP ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE FAILED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE, WAS A MAJOR COMPONENT THAT FAILED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING OF A FAILURE. UPDATE 01/13/14

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Matching rule

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 35,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10211546 · 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ECONOLINE E350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND LOST POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE FORD DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE FUEL TANK HAD DELAMINATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE THREE YEAR, 36,000 MILE WARRANTY OR UNDER A RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 35,000.

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b