2005 Ford E-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 29%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,760miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Ford E-350, 29% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,760 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2005 Ford E-350 ambulance was driving with lights and sirens to a 911 call when the engine died. The crew was barely able to control the vehicle to a stop. This has happened 2 times before, both times the vehicle was sent to a Ford dealership service center and they have been unable to find a solution to the problem. They are unwilling to replace the engine and all drivetrain systems.”
NHTSA complaint #10131423, filed 2005-08, 27,215 miles“The agency for community transit provides services for madison county mass transit district who is responsible for public transportation services in the madison county, illinois and metropolitan st. Louis, mo. Area. We have approximately 48 Ford e450 van cutaway chassis equipped with turtle top bus bodies, all equipped with 6.0l diesel engines. Buses are 2004 & 2005 model years. Coking (un-combustion) deposits form on the EGR valve causing drivability issues such as lack of power, surges, and stalling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166349, filed 2006-08, 28,305 miles“2005 Ford E-350 had a wiring harness defect which caused the vehicle to run trough. The serpentine belt was replaced, the check engine light illuminated and the engine had to be rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #10165828, filed 2006-08, 5,050 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford e350 super duty. The contact stated that he would have to wait hours for the engine to cool down before the vehicle could be started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine oil cooler, injectors and the EGR cooler would all need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 79,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483539, filed 2012-11, 79,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford econoline e350. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off completely and lost power steering ability. The Ford dealer and manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was towed and it was discovered that the interior of the fuel tank had delaminated and caused the engine to lose power. The dealer would not repair the vehicle under the three year, 36,000 mile warranty or under a recall. The contact was not informed if his vehicle was included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10211546, filed 2007-12, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: 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…
- 10039130Nov 17, 2010Ford: there may be a lack of rpm, hesitation, or rough running concerns when the vehicle is in idle. There may be two trouble codes stored. The problem may be caused by…
- 10029205Jun 1, 2009Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less…
- 10028826Jun 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378…
- 10028730May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge.
- 10028284Mar 20, 2009Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms.
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10027985Sep 1, 2008Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 13 | 25% |
| 2005 | 16 | 29% |
| 2004 | 10 | 22% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 30% |
| 2001 | 14 | 27% |
| 2000 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 | 12 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 19% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 16% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E-350
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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