Eight problems related to diesel engine have been reported for the 2005 Ford E-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This bus is owned by first baptist church of grant, al. About one year ago we started having times when the bus would crank but not start. Our mechanic has checked it four different tlimes, however, every time except this time (5th time) it started when he went to check it. This time we were taking our seniors on a trip, but when we went to crank it, it cranked but would not start. We had it towed to woody anderson Ford in huntsville, al. I spoke with the truck service manager today and he told me the engine wiring harness was bad. This bus only has 30,000 miles on it. It has been at woody anderson Ford 4 days. I know recalls are based on the VIN number primarily. This is a like new bus and already had to replace the fuel injectors, turbo charger, and a couple of different sensors. Anyone with any common sense knows that it is not normal for an engine wiring harness to go bad. Ford motor company needs to be held accountable and responsible for replacing an engine component that should last as long as you own the vehicle. There is a recall on some vehicles with a 6. 0l diesel engine with problems like ours, it is recall # 05s34. The Ford dealership said it would cost $3000. 00 to replace the wiring harness. This should be a Ford motor company problem. Thanks for reading and considering my complaint. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My name is steve stanfield. I am the pastor. My email is [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
2005 Ford E-350's a/c compressor failed and check engine light illuminated.
2005 Ford E-350 turbo charger problems, egr valve problems.
2005 Ford E-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving. The Ford dealership service center diagnosed an oil pump failure as the cause and replaced it under warranty. This vehicle also suffered a total ac system failure that was replaced under warranty. This is compliant #6 of 6. All of the 2005 Ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. In addition 3 of 6 have needed new ac systems as well. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6. 0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.
2005 Ford E-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving to a 911 call. The Ford dealership service center diagnosed an oil pump failure as the cause and replaced it under warranty. This is compliant #5 of 6. All of the 2005 Ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. In addition 3 of 6 have needed new ac systems as well. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6. 0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.
2005 Ford E-350 ambulance had a total engine failure while driving to a 911 call. The Ford dealership service center diagnosed an oil pump failure as the cause and replaced it under warranty. This is compliant #2 of 6. All of the 2005 Ford ambulances we purchased have suffered total engine failures from either the oil pumps or the wiring harness systems. Ford is unwilling to replace these parts on the other units until they fail. They are placing numerous lives in extreme jeopardy and refuse to admit there are major problems with the 6. 0 l diesel engine in the 2005 series ambulance chassis.
2005 Ford E-350 ambulance was driving with lights and sirens to a 911 call when the engine died. The crew was barely able to control the vehicle to a stop. This has happened 2 times before, both times the vehicle was sent to a Ford dealership service center and they have been unable to find a solution to the problem. They are unwilling to replace the engine and all drivetrain systems.
The agency for community transit provides services for madison county mass transit district who is responsible for public transportation services in the madison county, illinois and metropolitan st. Louis, mo. Area. We have approximately 48 Ford e450 van cutaway chassis equipped with turtle top bus bodies, all equipped with 6. 0l diesel engines. Buses are 2004 & 2005 model years. Coking (un-combustion) deposits form on the egr valve causing drivability issues such as lack of power, surges, and stalling. This condition is especially dangerous when the bus develops this condition when crossing intersections, railroad tracks etc and is transporting passengers both mobile and handicapped. Drivers have voiced their concern over this condition as they believe it is unsafe for them and their passengers. Ford motor company has replaced egr valves (approx. 36-40) or recommends a fuel additive to try to take care of the problem but it does not repair the problem as it eventually returns once the replacement egr builds up coking deposits. We have been in contact with Ford but have been informed there are no current plans to permanently correct the problem. We have been in touch with Ford field service engineers and engineers in michigan but to no avail. Previously we had similar Ford vehicles with 7. 3l diesel engines operating under identical conditions with no problems. These problems occurred when the 6. 0l diesel was introduced into the fleet as the 7. 3l previously used was discontinued.