2005 Ford E-450 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,921miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Ford E-450, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,921 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 2005 Ford e450 cutaway 6.0l diesel engine and it will shutdown completely during normal driving conditions. This condition was diagnose by a certified mechanic as a problem w/ ficm & PCM computers both where replaced by us. The problem continues and after long hours of research found recall campaign (05v270000) call Ford and they informed me this vehicle was not included in the recall. This failure occurs aprox. 15 min after driving at normal speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269483, filed 2009-05, 78,690 miles“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 has happened numerous times.”
NHTSA complaint #10177387, filed 2006-12, 1,997 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10219326, filed 2008-02, 75,011 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10503708, filed 2013-03, 56,831 miles“2005 Ford cutaway e450. Insurance company sent correspondence on behalf of consumer related to a fire and total loss of vehicle the consumer stated the running lights and the cargo lights were coming on and going off for no reason. He stated at times, there was an odor coming from the vehicle. The day of the fire, the consumer had driven the vehicle for approximately two hours and had been sitting for approximately two hours when the horn started blowing. The consumer then realized the vehicle was on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396316, filed 2011-04Related recalls
- 07V569000Dec 15, 2007On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland…Covers: Ford E-450 2004–2007, E-350 2004–2007
- 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may…Covers: Ford E-450 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10178768Jul 8, 2020These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads…
- 10096432Jun 7, 2007On 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…
- 10019810Apr 29, 2006Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795Apr 28, 2006P0404 SERVICE TIP.
- 10020136Jan 1, 20066.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, p2140.
- 10019949Jan 1, 2006Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
- 10019079Jan 1, 2006Low battery voltage - 6.0l diesel with single alternator.
- 10018765Nov 4, 2005Ford-installed alternators. Thomas built buses.
- 10017921Jun 7, 2005Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling.
- 10013246Aug 1, 2004Various 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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 29% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 15% |
| 2005 | 5 | 15% |
| 2004 | 5 | 19% |
| 2002 | 3 | 23% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E-450
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology