CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ford F-550 SD has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (17 reports).
2005 Ford F-550 SD recalls
Most common 2005 Ford F-550 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED, HESITATED, AND STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED OVER THE COURSE OF 7 YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE INJECTORS, OIL PUMP, INTAKE GASKET, CRANK SHIFT, AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
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.
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
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.
2005 Ford F-550 SD questions
Does the 2005 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Electrical System:Wiring; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford F-550 SD?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford F-550 SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.