2005 Ford e-150
1FTRE14W55HA84516
Vehicle history report for the 2005 Ford e-150 (VIN 1FTRE14W55HA84516). Title: Clean. 149,591 mi reported. Registered in Ct. 4 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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What a full report checks for VIN 1FTRE14W55HA84516
A full report searches national title databases (NMVTIS) and licensed history providers for this VIN and shows whatever records are on file — not every vehicle has every record type. The decode, safety recalls and owner complaints above are always free.
Safety recalls 4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-800-232-5952.
NHTSA Campaign #11E047000 · 08/11/2011EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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…
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #09V102000 · 27/03/2009EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 W…
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #09V100000 · 27/03/2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #06E056000 · 13/06/2006We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford e-150, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 26
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Ford e-150.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA ODI #11541062SERVICE BRAKES
2005 FORD E-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL PROBLEMS. *SMD 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.*JS
NHTSA ODI #10693521ENGINE
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
NHTSA ODI #10936808STEERING
THE CAR STEERING BOX SEEMS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO GO INTO THE DITCH. COULD HAVE BEEN WORST.
NHTSA ODI #10936202POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
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 PARK UNTIL IT WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. …
NHTSA ODI #10748687AIR BAGS
I WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION. I WAS ABOUT TO REVERSE AND MY AIRBAG EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. I FILLED A POLICE REPORT WITH WITNESSES. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND WAS INFORMED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. THEY STATED THEY HAVE SENT LETTERS TO AN UNDISCLOSED ADDRESS. I STATED I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER AND I HAVE LIVED AT …
NHTSA ODI #10743928ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRIVING AT 35MPH, VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A BACKFIRING SOUND AND LOSING POWER. PULLED VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER. FORD SERVICE ADVISER SAID #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. HE HAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN PULL OTHER PLUGS AND CHECKED GAP ON PLUGS TO FIND ALL PLUGS WERE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10504155ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
NHTSA ODI #10455536+ 18 more complaints on record.
