KnownCarProblems2005 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the engine (26% of complaints, typically around 42,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about F-350 SD model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Ford F-350 SD problems
Engine
56 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Coming home from a camping trip with a 5th wheel camper & truck just stopped working. Come to find out the stc fitting on high pressure oil pump shot apart & cracked rear timing cover. After being stuck on the highway for over 8 hours, stranded at the campground for 4 more days & $3000 to get it fixed, we then finding…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f350 super duty. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine loss complete power with the engine warning light illuminated. There was also a burning odor of coolant. The contact allowed the engine to cool; and was able to start the vehicle the following day. The vehicle…
Suspension
38 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
A worsening lateral shimmy in the front suspension. This is usually brought on when an inconsistence in the road surface is crossed over. Ford has made numerous attempt to correct this on our vehicle, but to no avail. Corrections only last a couple of thousand miles and then return.
This problem is not isolated to a particular day or a particular incident; it is a chronic problem that happens when my vehicle hits a hole in the pavement or a hard bump when traveling at 50 MPH or more. My vehicle is a 2005 Ford f350 4x4 and the front end begins to shake violently and in my opinion could cause a…
Steering
38 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, gear box (other than rack and pinion).
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f-350. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 75 MPH. The vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud explosion from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled and was unable to find any problem with the vehicle. One hour later, the noise recurred without warning. The…
Front end shimmy on Ford f350 4x4 crew cab dully, production year 2005. At about 40 MPH when the vehicle hits a bump the front end starts to shake. The feed back through the steering wheel tries to shake the steering wheel out of the drivers hands. This vehicle has had the front stabilizer shock changed, the left side…
Fuel system
29 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
De-lamination of aluminum coating in fuel tank. This sends silver particles into the fuel filter clogging said filter causing the vehicle to stall out or stop completely. Ford knows there is a problem but refuses to do anything. The vehicle has 72,000 miles. I will have to spend over $1,500 to get the problem fixed.…
My 2005 Ford f350 with the 6.0 litre diesel broke down due to significant leakage in the high pressure oil system. When being repaired, the technician recommended that standpipes and orings be replaced with upgraded parts. This was very costly and could have caused the vehicle to stall and created a dangerous…
Electrical
28 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. This failure occurred on more than one occasion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not always restart. The contact found NHTSA recall campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system) but the manufacturer…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f350 sd. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH on a nine degree upgrade mountainous road. Unexpectedly, the wrench symbol warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel with a reduction in the engine power. Immediately, the vehicle was taken to a nearby dealer for diagnostic…
Wheels and tires
19 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, valve.
Front end shimmy on Ford f350 4x4 crew cab dully, production year 2005. At about 40 MPH when the vehicle hits a bump the front end starts to shake. The feed back through the steering wheel tries to shake the steering wheel out of the drivers hands. This vehicle has had the front stabilizer shock changed, the left side…
We have a 2005 Ford f350 super duty. On vacation in september 2007, we had 2 valve stems fail from cracks which caused flat tires. The first was as the truck was parked. The second failed as we were on the interstate doing about 60 miles per hour. We heard it blow and got pulled over with no problem. We had both valve…
Brakes
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, power assist.
The contact owns a Ford 2005 F-350 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud squeaking noise whenever the brakes were applied, and she would also smell a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Repeated brake caliper problems. Brake pads lock in on position while caliper releases. Result is that one brake pad in a set will quickly become worn while other pad is like new. Failure results when locked pad is undetected, then caliper, rotor and brake line damage result. This has occurred on 3 seperate instances…
Transmission
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 33,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently. The first time the vehicle stalled it immediately restarted. The second time the vehicle stalled it was towed to the dealership. During both incidents the vehicle was traveling at 70 MPH. The dealership replaced the fuel system injectors and modules. After the…
08/2007 at 27,127 miles Ford f350 superduty was taken in to dealer for repair due to the following: hesitation upon acceleration and transmission catching and loud bang, like it is jerking into gear. Dealer repaired under warranty. 08/2008 at 36,800 miles (just out of warranty) taken in again for same problem and…
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-350 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-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (56 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); suspension (38 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); steering (38 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-350 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-350 SD?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about F-350 SD model year since 2000, with 217 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.