KnownCarProblems2005 Ford F-550 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-550 SD, most often about the fuel system (63% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 5th of 26 F-550 SD model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2005 Ford F-550 SD problems
Fuel system
20 complaints · 63%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
2005 Ford f-550 fuel tank liner failures. Tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter.
1. 2005 Ford f550 diesel truck stalling, rough idle, loss of power completely. 2. The diesel fuel tank is delaminating and has caused $6,000 worth in damages. My truck stopped working completely and was towed to a Ford dealership here in hawaii for diagnosis. My f550 is currently covered with a super duty diesel…
Engine
7 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
- at a stop sign the contact was getting ready to accelerate across a main road with this 05 Ford f-550 super duty. While accelerating the vehicle completely lost power, stalling in the middle of the road. Before vehicle completely stalled, the check engine warning light came on within a second after the engine light…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f-550. She stated that on june 1, 2010, while driving 20 MPH, the engine overheated and contact had to stop the vehicle and replaced the coolant fluids. The dealer and manufacturer was contacted and advised that they were not able to repair the failure because it was no longer under…
Electrical
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
1. 2005 Ford f550 diesel truck stalling, rough idle, loss of power completely. 2. The diesel fuel tank is delaminating and has caused $6,000 worth in damages. My truck stopped working completely and was towed to a Ford dealership here in hawaii for diagnosis. My f550 is currently covered with a super duty diesel…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford f550. The contact stated the vehicle started loosing power and stalling while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the injection control pressure sensor failed. The contact reviewed NHTSA recall campaign number 05v270000 (electrical system: wiring), but was…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, sidewall.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford f550. For several months the drivers side rear tire slowly developed a blister on the sidewall. The tire blew out while driving 65 MPH on the highway. The weather was not a factor. The failure mileage was 6000 when the blister appeared, and at 7,000 when the tire blowout occurred. The…
I have a 2005 Ford f550 crew cab with 36,000 miles. The vehicle is for personal use only and has never had a heavy load on it. My vehicles are meticulouly maintained and tire pressure checked monthly and prior to any longer trip. Tire pressure was checked the day prior to this incident. While driving approximately 70…
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-550 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-550 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-550 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (20 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); engine (7 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?
- It is 5th of 26 F-550 SD model years by number of complaints, with 32 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.