KnownCarProblems2005 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the suspension (40% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 5th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Ford F-250 SD problems
Suspension
118 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
While driving at interstate speeds, after driving over a bridge joint or pot hole, the bounce often causes the front end to go into a violent harmonic steering oscillation that only stops when you slow down. You have several seconds to slow down below 35 MPH before the oscillation causes loss of control of the…
2005 Ford f250 sd, gas, front end shakes violently when hitting successive potholes at highway speed, very dangerous, must slam on brakes to get truck to come back under control. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
Steering
67 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, gear box (other than rack and pinion).
When traveling at highway speed and traveling over uneven surfaces or braking from highway speed over uneven surfaces the front end begins to shimmy/oscillate and the steering wheel begins to shake violently. This is occurring more frequently.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f-250 superduty. While driving approximately 70 MPH over a bump, the steering wheel began to vibrate and shake. The contact lost partial control of the steering and the vehicle swayed to the shoulder of the highway. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a…
Engine
46 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f-250 superduty diesel. The contact stated that the EGR cooler was failing and blowing coolant through the engine and throughout the exhaust. The EGR cooler has parts coming off of it because it was defective and it continued to blow articles through the engine which caused it to fail. The…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f-250 superduty. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. Both the power steering and brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they kept it for three weeks; however, it still hesitates slightly while in operation. The dealer had…
Electrical
32 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f-250 superduty. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. Both the power steering and brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they kept it for three weeks; however, it still hesitates slightly while in operation. The dealer had…
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford f250. He states that while driving and with out warning the vehicle starts to stall and shuts off. He then has to pull the vehicle side and wait about 10 minutes and then turn the vehicle back on. When the vehicle is turned back on it drives fine afterwards without a problem. The…
Fuel system
26 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that whenever the air conditioner was operated, he could smell exhaust fumes in the interior of the vehicle. The failure would persist whether driving or sitting idle. When sitting idle, the smell was overwhelming. The contact also stated that when…
2005 Ford f250 super duty / crew cab, 6.0 l diesel / 61,264 miles. Lack of performance(18mos), intermittent engine stumbling(6mos), intermittent white smoke during start-up, hard to start during cold temps(12mos), black smoke during poor performance and stumbling(2mos) and failure to start. Engine diagnostics codes…
Transmission
16 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
2005 Ford f-250 transmission circlip is coming off causing transmission to leak and ultimately fail. We know of 6 people that this has happened to, now US. Ford had a "customer satisfaction bulletin 05b27" that expired at the end of 2006. We found this on our own. Ford is absolutely no help with this issue. Please…
2005 Ford f250 with a cracked transmission. Consumer would like reimbursement for replacing transmission with a rebuilt transmission. The transmission housing cracked and leaked fluid. The transmission had to be replaced at 44,000 miles. The consumer stated Ford knew there was a problem with the internal snap ring…
Brakes
16 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250 SD. While accelerating, the manual lever on the dashboard that was used to lock the brakes failed. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was designed to not have trailer brakes when driving less than 15 MPH. The contact called the manufacturer and was…
My 2005 Ford f-250 has a problem with the ABS system. While driving at highway speed with cruise control on, there is a momentary loss of power, the speedometer and gauges go to 0 and the cruise control is shut down and the ABS light comes on. Vehicle has been to dealers 5 times for repair.
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250 SD harley davidson edition motorcycle. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel was cracked on the outer rim. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure previously and the wheel would cause the tire to lose pressure. The contact had to remove the wheel and…
1) @50,000 miles, normal city driving, speed less than 30 MPH. 2) left tierod broke without warning. The tie rod dropped to the ground and the left front wheel no longer had steering control. The tie rod looks like the castellated nut was over torqued causing the stud to break off and the tapered shaft to fall out of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Ford F-250 SD recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: The fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. If the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall began on june 20, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
This investigation was opened based on 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel oscillations after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven surface.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged loss of control and the loss of control occurredat speeds above 50 miles per hour.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of the tsb 07-10-10 and early warning field reports that discussed the shimmy condition on the subject vehicles.since opening this investigation, odi has confirmed, based on consumer complaints, warranty data, testing conducted by vrtc, and odi inspection of complaint vehicles, that the owners of the subject v
Violent front end oscillation
Summary
Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. The majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 MPH or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of th
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (118 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); steering (67 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles); engine (46 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Ford F-250 SD?
- It is 5th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 295 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.