2005 Ford E-350: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford E-350. The newest campaign is 11V131000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Feb 2011. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner. NHTSA has 35 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 11V131000, in the NHTSA record

Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on march 17, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or braun at 1-800-the-lift (1-800-843-5438).

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 180,498 units in total.

11V13100024 Feb 2011Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
09V3250003 Aug 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V3260003 Aug 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V30600029 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V27500015 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V27100014 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V10200027 Mar 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V10000027 Mar 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V01600016 Jan 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V01500015 Jan 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V01400014 Jan 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
05V27000010 Jun 2005Electrical System / Wiring

11V131000Received 24 Feb 2011. 185 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Braun is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 paratransit vans built on ford e-350 chassis from april 27, 2005, through july 29, 2010, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (em-1) manufactured from january 1, 2006 through december 2010, containing a delphi pack-con III fuse holder in an allied motion motor assembly; em-1 unit part numbers 77-62112-xx and 77-62512-xx, starting with serial number knt90890232 to serial number nne91230058. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on march 17, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or braun at 1-800-the-lift (1-800-843-5438).
Report filed by BRAUN CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2011.
09V325000Received 3 Aug 2009. 14 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, 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 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Report filed by QUALITY VANS.
09V326000Received 3 Aug 2009. 8 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans 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 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 platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Report filed by QUALITY VANS.
09V306000Received 29 Jul 2009. 6 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Customizers is recalling 6 vans 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 the defined threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Customizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Report filed by THE CUSTOMIZERS INC..
09V275000Received 15 Jul 2009. 4 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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 switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Freewheel 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.
Report filed by FREEWHEEL MOBILITY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jul 2009.
09V271000Received 14 Jul 2009. 4 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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 threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Freewheel 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.
Report filed by FREEWHEEL MOBILITY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jul 2009.
09V102000Received 27 Mar 2009. 74 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans built on ford and GM chassis and 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 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Report filed by VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2009.
09V100000Received 27 Mar 2009. 52 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans 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 wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Report filed by VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2009.
09V016000Received 16 Jan 2009. 14 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 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 switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Leader industries 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 leader industries leader industries at 626-575-0880.
Report filed by LEADER INDUSTRIES. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jan 2009.
09V015000Received 15 Jan 2009. 14 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on ford chassis and 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 threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Leader industries 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 leader industries at 626-575-0880.
Report filed by LEADER INDUSTRIES. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jan 2009.
09V014000Received 14 Jan 2009. 19 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Oneness mobility is recalling 19 my 1998, and 2005-2006 e-350 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 switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Oneness 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 oneness mobility at 1-818-267-3000.
Report filed by ONENESS MOBILITY SERVICES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jan 2009.
05V270000Received 10 Jun 2005. 180,104 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2005.

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Complaints by component

35 complaints, 54 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

2005 Ford E-350
All 2005 vehicles

2005 Ford E-350: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	2005 E-350	All 2005 vehicles	E-350, all years	Mentions
Engine and Engine Cooling	296.3	91.7	163.8	16
Electrical System	259.3	115.9	68.3	14
Fuel System, Diesel	129.6	4.3	47.8	7
Equipment	92.6	21.5	18.2	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	92.6	69.4	185.4	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	55.6	60.7	50.1	3
Power Train	37	115.8	50.1	2
Suspension	18.5	48.1	54.6	1
Tires	18.5	33	157	1

Complaints that report a crash: 1
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 16 Aug 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2005 Ford E-350, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2006, with 13 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2005 Ford E-350
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA10003	Engineering analysis	HVAC Switch Failures	Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash	13 Apr 2010	5 Mar 2012
PE09055	Preliminary evaluation	HVAC Switch Failures	Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash	7 Dec 2009	21 Apr 2010

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 2005 Ford E-350The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 Ford E-350: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/e-350/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BRAUN CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford E-350?: 180,498 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford E-350 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 101 recall campaigns for the Ford E-350, model years 1991 to 2027. 12 of them name the 2005 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2005 Ford E-350 name most often?: Engine and Engine Cooling: 16 of 54 component mentions, or 296.3 per 1,000. For all 2005 vehicles the figure is 91.7 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Ford E-350 open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.