2005 Ford E-450 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Ford E-450, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 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.
“This vehicle is a motorhome, build on the 2005 e450 cab/chassis with a gas v10 engine. While driving in a single lane construction zone on the interstate the electronic throttle body system failed, and the engine suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator pedal. As a result the vehicle suddenly lost power and slowed to a very very low speed (a few inches per second). As traffic approached and built up behind I inched the vehicle onto the shoulder. The vehicle was unable to move under it's own power any further and required a tow. …”
NHTSA complaint #11109624, filed 2018-07, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford E-450 van. The contact stated that anti-freeze was leaking onto the engine. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he was advised that the coolant hose was fractured at the connection to the engine and cylinder heads. The mechanic could not replace the hose due to the part being on back order. The mechanic had to weld the hose to stop the leak but the repair did not remedy the issue. The manufacturer had not produced the part in over a year. The failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10494448, filed 2013-01, 115,000 miles“2005 Ford E-450. Consumer writes in regards to throttle body failure. The consumer stated the throttle body failed, without warning and there was no acceleration. Also, the check engine light illuminated. The throttle body was replaced at a cost of $ 682.”
NHTSA complaint #10618557, filed 2014-08Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 15% |
| 2021 | 6 | 22% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E-450
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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