CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ford E-450 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2005 Ford E-450 recalls
Backup Camera Image May Show Reversed, Risking Crashes
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists is recalling certain ambulances built on Ford and Chevrolet chassis that use ASA Electronics Voyager monitors to display the backup camera image.
Most common 2005 Ford E-450 problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THIS VEHICLE IS A MOTORHOME, BUILD ON THE 2005 E450 CAB/CHASSIS WITH A GAS V10 ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE CONSTRUCTION ZONE ON THE INTERSTATE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM FAILED, AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO A VERY VERY LOW SPEED (A FEW INCHES PER SECOND). AS TRAFFIC APPROACHED AND BUILT UP BEHIND I INCHED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER ANY FURTHER AND REQUIRED A TOW. IT WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON A CROWDED HIGHWAY, IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, WITH MY FAMILY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-450 CHINOOK MOTORHOME EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S2 TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER OUTSIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR OTHER TIRES ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER (500 DEINHARD LN, MCCALL, ID 83638, (208) 634-6042) AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,004 AND THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
2013 DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT REAR STUCK HOLDING THE BRAKE PADS AGAINST THE DISK. I NOTICED IT WHEN STOPPING FOR GAS. AS I REMOVED THE GAS CAP I SAW CONSIDERABLE SMOKE RISING AROUND THAT LEFT DUAL WHEEL. THE WHEEL AND TIRE WAS TOO HOT TO TOUCH. SMOKE GOT WORSE AND AFRAID OF THE HEAT AND PROXIMITY OF THE GAS PUMP I MOVED THE RV A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY. I HAD THE CALIPER, PADS, AND DISC REPLACED. LATER ON A TRIP AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE I HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON LEFT INSIDE WHEEL. WHEN THE TIRE WAS REMOVED I SAW THAT IT HAD BEEN DAMAGED FROM THE EXTREME HEAT. ON THE WAY HOME FROM OUR 2015 CHRISTMAS TRIP I FELT AS THOUGH THE RV WAS NOT ACCELERATING AS IT SHOULD BUT T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FICM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX DAYS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,213.
2005 FORD E-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED, WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 682.
2005 Ford E-450 questions
Does the 2005 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford E-450: Backup Camera Image May Show Reversed, Risking Crashes; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford E-450?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Power Train (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford E-450 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.