2005 Ford E-550 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
What could happen: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2005 E-550.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 06E056000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2005 Ford E-550 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Diesel (1), Electrical system (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
05/01/2015 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-550. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE FUEL TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CORRODED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23…
08/02/2010 · Fuel system
FORD 650 TRUCK, YEAR 2005, TOTAL MILES 15,000. PROBLEM; RUSTING FUEL TANK CLOGGING FILTERS AND FUEL INJECTORS. *TR
12/15/2006 · Electrical system
I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD ESCAPE JANUARY 15, 2005. IN APRIL THAT SAME YEAR WAS THE FIRST TIME I ATTEMPTED TO START MY BRAND NEW TRUCK AND IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WILL CRANK BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES AND EACH TIE THEY TELL ME THEY…
10/02/2006 · Engine
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE DEALER REPLACED 4 FUEL INJECTORS, 2 OIL LINES, AND 2 OIL PUMPS. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS UNSURE HOW TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN GEAR, WHETHER ACCELERATING OR NOT.