2005 Ford E-450 Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford E-450. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- EquipmentCovers: Ford E-450 2005–2006, 2009–2010, 2014, 2016, E-350 2014, 2017, F-450 2015, 2017 +4 more
Reported issue: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the…
Possible consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2005–2007, E-350 2005–2007
Reported issue: Starcraft is recalling 814 my 2005-2007 ford e-350 starlite, ford e-350/e-450 allstar, and gm 3500 allstar trucks built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Starcraft is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or starcraft at 574-642-3112.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2005
Reported issue: New york bus sales is recalling 1 ricon wheelchair lift which it installed on a ford school bus, model e450. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the…
Possible consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: New york bus sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or new york bus sales at 1-315-687-3969.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2005
Reported issue: New york bus sales is recalling 1 ricon wheelchair lift which it installed on a ford school bus, model e450. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Possible consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: New york bus sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or new york bus sales at 1-315-687-3969.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2000, 2005, E-350 2000, 2004–2006, E-250 2005–2006 +4 more
Reported issue: Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Ford E-450 2004–2007, E-350 2004–2007
Reported issue: On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Corrosion may occur on the anl 400 amp fuse due to exposure to calcium chloride elements…
Possible consequence: The deterioration of the fuse can cause a disruption of power resulting in loss of service in the patient compartment.
Remedy: Retrofit kits and installation instructions will be mailed to customers free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2008. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 800-932-7077.
- Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford E-450 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Reported issue: Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Possible consequence: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Ford E-450 2005
Reported issue: Certain cut-away incomplete trucks equipped with lt225/75r16e tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.
Possible consequence: At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.
Remedy: Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. The recall began on january 11, 2005. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.