2005 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 3rd out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (48 complaints, 22%), typically at around 39,150 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 8 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 217owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford F-350 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 22% | 39,150 | — | — |
| Steering | 38 | 18% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 38 | 18% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 28 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 21 | 10% | 70,849 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 7% | 18,413 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 7% | 33,140 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 6% | 33,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 2% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 13,115 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 69,873 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 950 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 147,008 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 19,456 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0% | 170,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford F-350 SD recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: 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.
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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Violent front end oscillation (EA08007) — opened Mar 14, 2008, closed Mar 31, 2009.
- Violent front end oscillation (PE07057) — opened Nov 15, 2007, closed Mar 14, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving on interstate i-85 in north ga on sunday, february 24th traveling 65mph. Rear driver side tire tread flies off. Truck rocks and makes a lot of noise. Able to maintain control of vehicle and move to emergency lane. Tire appears to have peeled apart like a banana. *dt*jb
Driving down the highway i hit a small bump at 65mph and the entire front end started violently shaking like it was going to fall apart. Has happened to me 3 times now and to my pregnant wife 3 times in one trip! Very scary and a serious issue that should be rectified immediately. Extremely…
2005 ford f-350. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine fire. *smd attorney sent additional correspondence. *ld updated 07/18/2017 *js
I was driving on a two lane back road around 45 to 50 mph, and my truck started violently shaking and i lost all control of steering. I went into the oncoming lane, luckily no one was coming, and had to hit my brakes hard to get the shaking to stop. It has also happened while driving at speeds of…
Vehicle stall/die while driving without any warning. When the vehicle dies, unable to turn the steering wheel and no power at all. Have a recall number 05s34, but ford dealership won't repair it because my vin isn't on recall. What should i do next?
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 2004 F-350 SD · 2006 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 44 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 202 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford F-350 SD?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford F-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.