KnownCarProblems2005 Ford F-450 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the fuel system (60% of complaints, typically around 46,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about F-450 SD model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2005 Ford F-450 SD problems
Fuel system
24 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that the fuel tank was delaminating and causing fuel to become clogged. The dealer was contacted and denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while attempting to merge into traffic the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the inside of the fuel tank was delaminating and as a result, the fuel system needed to be replaced. The…
Engine
9 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 Ford f-450. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle expelled excessive white smoke from the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failures. The failure was contributed to the engine in…
I own seven 2004 and 2005 Ford f-550 and f-450 trucks with diesel engines that I use for my business. Everyone of these vehicles has broken down on the side of the road with the same problem-leaking head gaskets. Here is a list of the mileages that the failures occurred: vehicle #1 - 96,914 & 100,023 vehicle #2 -…
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-450 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.
Steering: shaft pitman
Risk: If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.
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.
Questions about the 2005 Ford F-450 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-450 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (24 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 4 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-450 SD?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about F-450 SD model year since 2000, with 40 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.