2005 Ford E-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Ford E-150 recalls

Most common 2005 Ford E-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	4
Air Bags	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Power Train	2
Electrical System	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Visibility	1
Equipment	1

What owners report

2023-08-27, Engine
After driving lightning, it loses power and a wrench appears, I already changed the gasoline pump, gasoline pump module, injection rail regulator, and it remains the same

2018-03-23, Service Brakes
2005 FORD E-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JS

2016-12-21, Engine
I WAS CRUSHING AT 55 MPH AND I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT WAS FOLLOWED BY A CONTINUOUS POPPING OBVIOUSLY FROM LOST COMPRESSION. I TOOK TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS TYPE OF MOTOR TO "BLOW SPARK PLUG". THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND IS NOW A HARDSHIP FOR ME

2016-12-19, Steering
THE CAR STEERING BOX SEEMS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO GO INTO THE DITCH. COULD HAVE BEEN WORST.

2015-08-14, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HAND BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START WHILE THE GEAR WAS IN PARK UNTIL IT WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,010.

2005 Ford E-150 questions

Does the 2005 Ford E-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford E-150: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford E-150?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Air Bags (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford E-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.