2005 Ford E Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2005 Ford E Series, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford E Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Ford E Series have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,707 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Total failure of diesel engine. Apparent defective engine design in the ford/navistar 6l powestroke across several model years has been reported on internet. *js”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2012 · Engine and engine cooling
“The paint on the back of the van from the top to the bumper in an approximate 1 foot swath has peeled off. A body shop guy said that they didn't put a thick enough coat on or that the base was faulty.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2012 · Structure
Compare Ford E Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 Ford E Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford E Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford E Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Ford E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford E Series | 1 | 16 |
| 1998 Ford E Series | 1 | 13 |
| 1999 Ford E Series | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 Ford E Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 Ford E Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 Ford E Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 Ford E Series | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 Ford E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Ford E Series | 6 | 10 |
| 2006 Ford E Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford E Series | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2005 Ford E Series
How do I know if my 2005 Ford E Series has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2005 Ford E Series; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V689000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.