2005 Ford E-350 engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Ford E-350 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e350 super duty. The contact stated that he would have to wait hours for the engine to cool down before the vehicle could be started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine oil cooler, injectors and the egr…”
filed Nov 6, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350 diesel. While driving approximately 35 mph and exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle as it coasted off the ramp and onto a second highway where the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The…”
filed Mar 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: there may be a lack of rpm, hesitation, or rough running concerns when the vehicle is in idle. There may be two trouble codes stored. The problem may be caused by aftermarket generators installed or modifications…
TSB-10-23-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2010Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe
TSB-08-26-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *pe
TSB-08-16-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2009Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe
TSB-08-20-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2009
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other E-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E-350 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 E-350 | 13 | 25% |
| 2004 E-350 | 10 | 22% |
| 2003 E-350 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 E-350 | 16 | 30% |
| 2001 E-350 | 14 | 27% |
| 2000 E-350 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 E-350 | 12 | 17% |
| 1998 E-350 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 E-350 | 15 | 19% |
| 1996 E-350 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 E-350 | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford E-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.