2005 Ford E-450 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
21,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 34 complaints (8.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 11.8% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 11.8% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 8.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Engine: 3; Tires: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 7 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2005: 7; 2006: 5; 2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2011: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 6; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10148705 · 2006-01-23 (January 23, 2006)
2005 E450 SUPER DUTY VAN STALLED RESULTING IN A AUTO CRASH WITH SERIOUS INJURIES. *TS ATTORNEY IS INVESTIGATING AN ACCIDENT ON BEHALF OF AN INJURED PASSENGER WHO WAS RIDING IN THE VEHICLE THAT CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A LIGHT POLE AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE ATTORNEY FOUND RECALL 05S34 WHICH INDICATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON ENGINE BOLT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN ELECTRIC SHORT. THE ATTORNEY IS TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER OR OPERATOR EVER RECEIVED THE RECALL, …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10148705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10503708 · 2013-03-20 (March 20, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56, 831.
Owner-reported narrative. 56,831 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130554 · 2005-07-29 (July 29, 2005)
DT: THIS IS MOTOR HOME, HAD A STEERING PROBLEM. TURNED LEFT AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE STEERING PULLED TO THE LEFT, HAD TO TURN HARD RIGHT IN ORDER TO GET IT TO GO STRAIGHT. IT DID THIS FOR ABOUT 3 MILES. SUDDENLY SOMETHING IN THE STEERING LET IT JERK VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT, ALMOST CONSUME R LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL FOR THE NEXT 400 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 26, 2005. THE FORD DEALERWAS GOING TO LOOK AT THIS ON MONDAY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108367 · 2005-02-01 (February 1, 2005)
2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (POLICE VEHICLE) PURCHASED JANUARY 14, 2005 WITH 600 MILES SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WHILE THE OFFICER WAS STOPPED WITH HIS FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. TOOK CRUISER OUT OF SERVICE AND HAD TOWED TO DEALER WHERE PURCHASED. A SECOND 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA PURCHASED ON JANUARY 14, 2005 (APPROX. 550 MILES)DID THE SAME THING BY ACCELLERATING WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON THE ACCELLERATOR PEDAL. IN THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE LURCHED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS DOOR. TOND VEHICLE WAS ALSO PUT OUT OF SERVICE AND TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108367 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159593 · 2006-06-12 (June 12, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE OIL IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. THE DEALER DETERMINED BECAUSE OF THE USE OF THE VEHICLE AS A SHUTTLE BUS, THE BRAKE PADS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED MORE OFTEN. UPDATED 6/30/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177387 · 2006-12-30 (December 30, 2006)
I BOUGHT A NEW 2005 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME ON A FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND THE BATTERY GOES TOTALLY DEAD AFTER SITTING FOR TWO OR THREE WEEKS. THE DEALER AND FORD TELLS ME THIS IS NORMAL, YET I HAVE HAD 5 OTHER MOTOR HOMES ON FORD CHASSIS AND LEFT THEM OUT ALL WINTER AND THE BATTERIES WERE STILL CHARGED IN THE SPRING. THIS PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND NO WHERE IN THE FORD LITERATURE OR WINNEBAGO LITERATURE DOES IT MENTION THIS. A MOTORHOME IS NOT A VEHICLE THAT YOU DRIVE EVERY DAY AND THIS COULD END UP LEAVING YOU STRANDED IN THE MOUNTAINS. THIS H…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,997 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177387 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219326 · 2008-02-27 (February 27, 2008)
FIRE IGNITED AT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS, RIGHT GLOW PLUG WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS AND FIRE DAMAGED HOSES AND BELTS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 75,011 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107673 · 2005-01-21 (January 21, 2005)
TRUCK LOST POWER AND STOPPED RUNNING. HAD TO BE TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND A SMALL PIN THAT LETS THE GEARS CHANGE BROKE AND ALSO THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT. FORD WOULD NOT SEND THEM A NEW TRANSMISSION AND MADE THEM REBUILD THE OLD ONE. TORQUE CONVERTER ON BACK ORDER - ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE WAS FEBRUARY 25. OUR PROBLEM OCCURRED ON JANUARY 12. THE TRUCK ONLY HAD 3,600 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,688 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130747 · 2005-08-01 (August 1, 2005)
VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STOPPED RUNNING WHILE MOVING AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH. VEHICLE DANGEROUSLY SKID TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY, UNABLE TO DRIVE ONTO SHOULDER. HAD TO BE TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE PURCHASED ON 06/14/2005 FOR $58,000, INCIDENT HAPPENED 07/08/2005, AND VEHICLE IS STILL IN SHOP AS OF 08/01/2005. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 3,700 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. DEALERSHIP SAID THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT. THIS VEHICLE WAS TO BE USED TO TRANSPORT TOURIST SAFELY TO AND FROM OUR TOUR LOCATION. I PURCHASED THIS NEW…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130747 at NHTSA ↗