Does the 2005 Ford E-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Ford E-150, the most recent reported on March 27, 2009 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford E-150?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (4 complaints), followed by air bags (3).

How many 2005 Ford E-150 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Ford E-150 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford E-150.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Ford E-150 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V100000 · reported March 27, 2009 · VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. · 52 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: 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.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V102000 · reported March 27, 2009 · VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. · 74 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine4
Air bags3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Electrical system2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment1
Service brakes1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 27, 2023 · Engine
After driving lightning, it loses power and a wrench appears, I already changed the gasoline pump, gasoline pump module, injection rail regulator, and it remains the same

Mar 23, 2018 · Service brakes
2005 FORD E-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.

Dec 21, 2016 · Engine · 134,000 miles
I WAS CRUSHING AT 55 MPH AND I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT WAS FOLLOWED BY A CONTINUOUS POPPING OBVIOUSLY FROM LOST COMPRESSION. I TOOK TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS TYPE OF MOTOR TO "BLOW SPARK PLUG". THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND IS NOW A HARDSHIP FOR ME

Dec 19, 2016 · Steering · 94,000 miles
THE CAR STEERING BOX SEEMS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO GO INTO THE DITCH. COULD HAVE BEEN WORST.

Aug 14, 2015 · Engine · 122,010 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HAND BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START WHILE THE GEAR WAS IN…

E-150 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	3	28	1	3
2003	5	21	3	1
2004	5	33	2	0
2005	2	16	2	0
2006	14	17	0	1
2007	18	12	0	0
2008	17	11	0	1

Across all years, the 2000 E-150 has the most complaints (50). All Ford E-150 years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford E-150 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Ford E-150, the most recent reported on March 27, 2009 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford E-150?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (4 complaints), followed by air bags (3).
How many 2005 Ford E-150 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 27, 2023.