2005 Ford E Series Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford E Series, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The vehicle, a Ford e350 6.0l diesel would lose power while on the highway and come to a complete stop in the middle of the road. After waiting about 20 minutes, sometimes would start up but most of the time would have to be towed. This would occur whenever the vehicle is driven for more than 20-40 miles when the engine is warmed. This has occurred a total of over 15 times, each failure having a smaller time in between than the one previous. Very dangerous. Almost hit a car trying to get on the shoulder before a complete failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246973, filed 2008-10, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford econoline. The contact stated that she could smell fuel inside the vehicle and smoke escaped from the tailpipe. The dealer replaced the liner on the fuel tank twice. The dealer stated that the diesel fuel ate through the lining. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10368297, filed 2010-11, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford econoline 350. While driving approximately 65 MPH up a hill the vehicle lost power and it became difficult to accelerate. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven in the last two weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the failure was due to delamination in the gasoline tank and that the fuel pump, oil and fuel filters would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10376216, filed 2011-01, 69,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford E Series
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford E Series
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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