2005 Ford E-250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Ford E-250, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford E-250. The contact stated that once starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated for almost two weeks. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10396020, filed 2011-04, 40,000 miles“Dt: contact's vehicle was involved in an accident on july 18, 2005. The vehicle did not belong to the contact, but was a company vehicle. The vehicle struck a pole from the right front passenger side. The vehicle rolled over and caught on fire. The driver or passenger side air bag deployed. The vehicle is in possession of the insurance company. The consumer did contact the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10129719, filed 2005-07“2005 Ford e250 conversion van. Consumer writes regarding air bag warning light illuminating.* tgw the consumer stated he paid for the repairs at his expense, after he was told the warranty had expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10359730, filed 2010-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 2 | 33% |
| 2005 | 3 | 27% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 2 | 12% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E-250
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford E-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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