2005 Ford E-450 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Ford E-450, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
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 own a 2005 f350 power stroke diesel pickup and have been throughly discouraged by Ford lack of admission to the engine problems. I have not been involved in an accident, however, I feel that the consumer needs to know the problems with the 6.0 litre powerstroke. I have heard many stories of consumer problems and yet Ford denies the problems. I think that Ford is trying to make a silent recall because a full recall will hurt them financially. Please investigate as to the problems with this engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10114264, filed 2005-03, 7,500 miles“Metrolift, the award winning transportation services provided for the disabled community of harris county texas by the metropolitan transit authority of harris county, texas (houston metro) has suffered unreasonable reductions in the quality of dependable service provided due to the very high level of engine problems in 2004-2005 Ford e450 vans. Metro has utilized the Ford e-series para transit van as their vehicle of choice for two decades. Until now, past usage history for the e-series van at metro has proven to be generally reliable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173662, filed 2006-11, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford E-450. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ficm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred six days later. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,213.”
NHTSA complaint #10702599, filed 2015-03, 134,213 miles“Wheeled coach type I 4x4 2005 Ford 350e 6 liter turbo diesel. Unable to maintain adequate heat in patient compartment. Compartment measures 80 degrees while temperature from cab measures 190 degrees. Have done 4 tests of radiator fluid that tested positive for oil product in fluid. Have now taken vehicle to 3 different certified Ford service centers with no improvement. Have been dealing with this problem since late october. Neither wheeled coach or Ford want to take responsibility for the problem. This problem is ongoing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188110, filed 2007-04Related 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.
- 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.
- 10021462Apr 27, 2007Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E-450
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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