2005 Ford E Series Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford E Series. 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.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E Series 2005–2007
Reported issue: New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. These vehicles fail 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…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: New england wheels 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 england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E Series 2005–2006, Chevrolet Express 2005–2006
Reported issue: Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on 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…
Possible consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: Mobility 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E Series 2005–2006, Chevrolet Express 2005–2006
Reported issue: Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express 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 system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Mobility 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E Series 2005–2006
Reported issue: American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within…
Possible consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E Series 2005–2006
Reported issue: American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on ford 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 wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.
- Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E Series 2005–2007
Reported issue: New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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 wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of…
Possible consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: New england wheels 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 england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
← 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.