2005 Ford E-450 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,980miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Ford E-450, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,980 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.
“Spring tower cracking on e350 and e450 Ford cut away school buses noticed cracking during regular maint. I contacted local Ford dealer and was told they had not herd about the problem. We are now having repairs made at a local shop, welding and reinforced, cost $600.00 per unit. Please refer to TSB 05-22-16 I received this TSB on 4-19-2008 from local chp.”
NHTSA complaint #10224824, filed 2008-04, 109,959 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford E-450. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to sway from side to side and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested a sway bar be installed. The manufacturer was not willing to cover the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10459089, filed 2012-05, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 25% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E-450
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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