2005 Ford E-550 recalls & problems

The 2005 Ford E-550 has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 06E056000 · Jun 13, 2006 · 58,640 vehicles

Problem: 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 CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine cooling	1	—
Electrical system Ignition	1	—
Fuel system, diesel	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

May 1, 2015 · 23,000 milesFuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-550. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE FUEL TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CORRODED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Jul 15, 2010 · 15,000 milesFuel system, diesel
FORD 650 TRUCK, YEAR 2005, TOTAL MILES 15,000. PROBLEM; RUSTING FUEL TANK CLOGGING FILTERS AND FUEL INJECTORS. *TR
Nov 20, 2006 · 1,500 milesElectrical system › Ignition
I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD ESCAPE JANUARY 15, 2005. IN APRIL THAT SAME YEAR WAS THE FIRST TIME I ATTEMPTED TO START MY BRAND NEW TRUCK AND IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WILL CRANK BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES AND EACH TIE THEY TELL ME THEY CAN'T FIND ANY REASON THAT IT WOULD BE DOING THIS. THE LAST TWO TIMES IT HAPPENED I RECALL THAT IT HAD BEEN RAINING IN MY AREA SO I DON'T KNOW IF THAT IS A FACTOR OR NOT BUT THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS JUST BEFORE THANKSGIVING 2006. *NM
Jan 1, 2006 · 36,000 milesEngine and engine cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE DEALER REPLACED 4 FUEL INJECTORS, 2 OIL LINES, AND 2 OIL PUMPS. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS UNSURE HOW TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN GEAR, WHETHER ACCELERATING OR NOT.

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.