2005 Ford F-550 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, diesel (47% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was driving my truck and it started to lose power like it was running out of fuel. Then all of a sudden the truck just shut off. I couldn't get the truck to restart at all. The truck was towed to a garage. When I looked in to the fuel tank I found the inside of it was peeling apart. I checked the filter and they both were clogged with the lining of the fuel tank. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. *tr”Owner report · Engine · May 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-550 sd. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the failure was caused by a clogged fuel filter. The fuel tank coating peeled off and obstructed the fuel filter. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the fuel tank and the fuel filter. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2013
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-550. The contact stated that while parking, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact had to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were going to look into the failure. The failure mileage was 115.000 and the current mileage was 120,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2012
“Tl*the 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 told by the manufacturer that their vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 148,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. Fuel injection control module was replaced. Updated 08/31/2011 *ln”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-550 super duty. While having the vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer for engine failures, the contact was told the fuel tank was rusting from the inside out. The contact was also informed that the rusting of the fuel tank was causing the engine failures. The vehicle was experiencing troubles starting the vehicle as well as a loss of power while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Feb 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure would occur on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that she would need to replace the fuel injector control module and regulator. The fuel injector control module and regulator were repaired. The failure recurred intermittently following repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 123,981.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2010
“Truck stalled I check it fuel pump had stop working took to dealer, next time the ficm went bad I replaced it drove good for 1500 or so miles then problems again ford said fuel tank rusting causing ficm to go bad and clog injectors ford fixed I asked about use of coolent they could not find any problem but I have to add one galion every week and truck is starting to smoke! *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2010
“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 warranty. The failure and current mileage were 50,000..mr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f550 sd. The contact stated because the lining in the fuel tank has become lamented, it clogs the fuel filter. As a consequence fuel not only leaks, but the engine intermittently stalls. He contacted the dealer, and was advised by a technician that he would have to pay $900.00 to replace the fuel tank. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Sep 2009
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2005 Ford F-550 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD. The most complained-about area is fuel system, diesel (47% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Ford F-550 SD problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 47,500 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Ford F-550 SD have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.