2005 FORD E-150

4 recalls, 24 complaints - 52 TSBs

11E047000 Nov 8, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-800-232-5952.
17 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
09V100000 Mar 27, 2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 LI... Read more
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.
52 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.
09V102000 Mar 27, 2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
74 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
58,640 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA

Complaint Statistics

24 total complaints 3 crashes 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
AIR BAGS2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
POWER TRAIN2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 27, 2023
Incident date: Aug 27, 2023
My truck does this during, gears shifts 3-4- them 3,4,t complete gri g like people noise somewhere around 15 mph - 20 mph. Happens 80% of the time when I'm slowing down coming around a curve on a slight inclin, 5gear sounds like it's grinding in then it dowm shifts to 4th and slows down very fast.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 27, 2023
Incident date: Aug 27, 2023
My truck does this during, gears shifts 3-4- them 3,4,t complete gri g like people noise somewhere around 15 mph - 20 mph. Happens 80% of the time when I'm slowing down coming around a curve on a slight inclin, 5gear sounds like it's grinding in then it dowm shifts to 4th and slows down very fast.... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 27, 2023
Incident date: Aug 27, 2023
My truck does this during, gears shifts 3-4- them 3,4,t complete gri g like people noise somewhere around 15 mph - 20 mph. Happens 80% of the time when I'm slowing down coming around a curve on a slight inclin, 5gear sounds like it's grinding in then it dowm shifts to 4th and slows down very fast.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 23, 2018
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
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
ENGINE Dec 21, 2016
Incident date: Dec 21, 2016
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 ... Read more
STEERING Dec 19, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2016
THE CAR STEERING BOX SEEMS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO GO INTO THE DITCH. COULD HAVE BEEN WORST.
POWER TRAIN Aug 14, 2015
Incident date: Feb 28, 2014
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 WH... Read more
ENGINE Aug 14, 2015
Incident date: Feb 28, 2014
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 WH... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jul 23, 2015
I WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION. I WAS ABOUT TO REVERSE AND MY AIRBAG EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. I FILLED A POLICE REPORT WITH WITNESSES. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND WAS INFORMED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. THEY STATED THEY HAVE SENT LETTERS TO AN UNDISCLOSED ADDR... Read more
ENGINE Mar 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 21, 2013
DRIVING AT 35MPH, VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A BACKFIRING SOUND AND LOSING POWER. PULLED VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER. FORD SERVICE ADVISER SAID #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. HE HAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN PULL OTHER PLUGS AND CHECKED GAP ON PLUGS TO FIND ALL PLUGS WERE ORIGIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 21, 2013
DRIVING AT 35MPH, VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A BACKFIRING SOUND AND LOSING POWER. PULLED VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER. FORD SERVICE ADVISER SAID #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. HE HAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN PULL OTHER PLUGS AND CHECKED GAP ON PLUGS TO FIND ALL PLUGS WERE ORIGIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 21, 2013
DRIVING AT 35MPH, VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A BACKFIRING SOUND AND LOSING POWER. PULLED VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER. FORD SERVICE ADVISER SAID #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. HE HAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN PULL OTHER PLUGS AND CHECKED GAP ON PLUGS TO FIND ALL PLUGS WERE ORIGIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 18, 2012
Incident date: Jan 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LINE LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE A STATE INSPECTION COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON SITE FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 18, 2012
Incident date: Jan 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LINE LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE A STATE INSPECTION COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON SITE FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. TH... Read more
EQUIPMENT Feb 6, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
I OWN A 2005 FORD F-150. ON ONE OCCASION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED INTO THE DOOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED INTO THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. BOTH OF THESE EVENTS COULD HAVE HAD SERIOUS RAMIFIC... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jan 4, 2010
Incident date: Jan 3, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-150 I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THREE OF THE WINDOWS NOW FALLING DOWN INTO THE DOOR BECAUSE THE CLIP ON THE WINDOW REGULATORS KEEP BREAKING. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD AS ONE TIME I EVEN HAD THE GRANDKIDS IN THE BACKSEAT AND DID NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND COULD THEN NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 16, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-150. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. HE HAD TO REPEATEDLY APPLY PRESSURE TO RELEASE THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jun 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 15, 2008
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL AND MY BRAKES FAILED TOTALLY. I RAN HEAD ON INTO A TREE WHICH CAUSED ME TO BLACKOUT. ONCE RESCUED FROM TRUCK I WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. SO I FEEL THERE ARE TWO FAILURES HERE THE BRAKES AND THE AIR BAG. *TR
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 15, 2008
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL AND MY BRAKES FAILED TOTALLY. I RAN HEAD ON INTO A TREE WHICH CAUSED ME TO BLACKOUT. ONCE RESCUED FROM TRUCK I WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. SO I FEEL THERE ARE TWO FAILURES HERE THE BRAKES AND THE AIR BAG. *TR
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 20, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR IN REVERSE BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 26, 2007
Incident date: Feb 25, 2007
I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 FORD PASSENGER VAN IN MAY 2006 I HAVE SINCE PUT 45,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE POOR GAS MILAGE APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES TO THE GALLON PULLING A TRAILER. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WOULD GET AT LEAST 11. I HAVE BLACK SMOKE BLOWING OUT THE TAILPIPE. AND I HAVE HAD BRAKE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 26, 2007
Incident date: Feb 25, 2007
I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 FORD PASSENGER VAN IN MAY 2006 I HAVE SINCE PUT 45,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE POOR GAS MILAGE APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES TO THE GALLON PULLING A TRAILER. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WOULD GET AT LEAST 11. I HAVE BLACK SMOKE BLOWING OUT THE TAILPIPE. AND I HAVE HAD BRAKE... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 25, 2006
Incident date: Sep 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY, A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK JACKKNIFED AND THE CAB OF THE TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE THREE PEOPLE INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. SE... Read more
Crash 3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 26, 2005
Incident date: Nov 22, 2005
TRUCK ENGINE DIES WHILE GOING UP A HILL CAUSING TRUCK TO ROLL BACKWARDS.. NO BRAKES TO STOP THE TRUCK. NO POWER STEERING. *NM

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FORD E-150

52 manufacturer communications from 50 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE9
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL4
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM3
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
SSM 51909 Sep 7, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-J
ASI-44534 May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
ASI-44404 Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY,
ASI-44404 Feb 1, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY,
TSB T2007-02 Jun 7, 2007
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE TRANSITIONS FROM ITS POWER DOWN MODE (IGNITION OFF) TO ITS POWER UP MODE (IGNITION ON) THE MODULE MAY NOT WAKE UP. IF THIS ACTION OCCURS, THE MODULE'S LED DISPLAY PANELS WILL NOT PROVE-OUT AND T
19728 Apr 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19621 Feb 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19527 Dec 1, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. *KB
19375 Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
19247 Jun 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB
TSB T2006-01 Apr 6, 2006
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
GTWY501-AI MODULE REPEATEDLY RESETS DUE TO EXCESSIVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 150 F OR HIGHER, MODULE WILL NOT FUNCTION AND ALL LED'S FLASH REPEATEDLY.
19015 Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
052625 Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT
06310 Jan 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT
0646 Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L FOR A HARD START/LONG CRANK OR NO START CONDITION DUE TO LOW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). *TT
052623 Jan 1, 2006
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L. *TT
19019 Jan 1, 2006
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - 6.0L DIESEL WITH SINGLE ALTERNATOR. *TT
05254 Jan 1, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
EXHAUST SMOKE AND/OR SMELL, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS -- 6.0L. *TT
05254 Jan 1, 2006
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SMOKE AND/OR SMELL, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS -- 6.0L. *TT
04194 Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT
041601 Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05215 Oct 31, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK OR SURGE - 6.0L VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/22/2005. *TT
051713 Oct 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
18884 Oct 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START, NO START AND/OR OTHER SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY A HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM LEAK - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18845 Sep 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FLUTTER NOISE ON DECELERATION. *TT
18822 Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT
18749 Jul 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK AT AN INJECTOR. A HARD START, OR NO START CONDITION WITH LOW OR NO INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18735 Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
0582 Jun 7, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AND A/C NOT COOLING. *TT
18694 Jun 1, 2005
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18525 Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT
0531 Feb 21, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
18397 Feb 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT
17467 Jan 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
05121 Jan 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINE QUITS UPON DRIVE OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENT, OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP-TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *SC
05139 Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC
05249 Jan 1, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05248 Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
042518 Dec 27, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK NO START, HARD START, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE - 6.0L ENGINE. *TT *SC
18293 Nov 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START/LONG CRANK WITH LOW ICP, NO START, OR A ROUGH IDLE. *TT
18115 Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS HARD START, NO START, HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH, ERRATIC SHIFTS, AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. WIRING HARNESS CHAFING. *TT
18101 Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSUFFICIENT CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT FOR MODIFIED VEHICLE USE. *TT
18069 Aug 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT
06189 Feb 26, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL ON WITH P0172 OR P0175 - 6.8L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 08-22-06. *KB
061611 Feb 27, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DTC P0172/P0175 AND/OR DOWNHILL ENGINE SURGE WITH 5.4L ENGINE - HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT, SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION IN REVERSE AND/OR SHIFT BUSYNESS WITH 5.45L ENGINE AND TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *KB
06227 Dec 20, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UN-COMMANDED TCC APPLY ON THE 1-2 SHIFT CAUSING PERCEPTION OF HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER DURING SHIFT. *KB
062318 Dec 20, 2006
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SLOW FUEL FILL ON VEHICLES WITH A 4.6L OR 5.4L ENGINE AND MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. *KB
06176 Mar 23, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L ENGINES. *KB
071110 Sep 19, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
19082 Apr 28, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER OR MIL ON - TURBOCHARGER STICKING - REVISED DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
19099 Apr 28, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT
06213 Mar 13, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-150

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE96072 Opened: Dec 5, 1996 , Closed: Apr 29, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE93015 Opened: Mar 9, 1993 , Closed: Jul 27, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

FORD E-150 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD E-150 across all model years (1991, 2023).

169 Total Recalls
1,311 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
81 Reported Crashes
68 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

FORD E-150 - Year by Year

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2012 7 19 View
2011 12 30 View
2010 8 14 View
2009 13 10 View
2008 17 12 View
2007 18 15 View
2006 15 22 View
2005 (current) 4 24
2004 6 36 View
2003 6 31 View
2002 3 37 View
2001 4 52 View
2000 5 61 View
1999 5 115 View
1998 4 81 View
1997 5 122 View
1996 3 81 View
1995 3 104 View
1994 7 180 View
1993 4 95 View
1992 4 86 View
1991 1 20 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 0 2 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View