2005 Ford F-250 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (67) · Suspension (41) · Steering (27)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
268 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2020-12-09 · campaign 20E090000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: 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 EQU
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.
Service bulletins (144)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Equipment 2021-01-27 · SSM 49495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2021 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Trailer Hitches 2020-07-08 · DOR-Z2E6B-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are trailer brake control modules. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. the internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and trailer brake controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. this wi
Suspension 2020-01-29 · SSM 48494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005-2020 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. a knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. the kit is designed for sev
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-C2C6H-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Showing the 6 most recent of 144 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-07 · Engine · 220,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle …”
2018-02-09 · Steering · 35,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became very loose. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that this was an ongoing failure with the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and to billingsley ford lincoln of lawton (8209 nw quanah parker trailway bldg. 1,…”
2017-11-07 · Exterior Lighting · 43,000 mi“when stepping on brakes while directional is on the directionals stop functioning while in motion and turning which is a serious safety hazard im wondering why nhtsa 11v352000 is allowing ford to only repair certain vins especially when my year make and model are specified in the summary.with the same exact symptoms???…”
2017-04-10 · Service Brakes · 54,000 mi“on several occasions, my f250, super duty 6.0 diesel became sluggish and gas mileage suffered immensely. then, with only 53,000 miles, my left rear disk brake caliper was dragging and started smoking. at my cost and on the left rear, i had ford replace the caliper, pads, brake line and resurface the rotors. also, the right rear rotor was resurfaced…”
2016-08-10 · Tires · 133,600 mi“tire began to shimmy, pulled over found nothing wrong, 25 miles later tire blew at highway speed causing lose of control. tire belts did extensive damage to vehicle. same tire as nhtsa recall number 15t-061 but manufactured 4 months prior to earliest recall production date. …”
2015-12-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ficm fuel injection control module (ficm) harness needed to be replaced. the…”
2015-10-19 · Electrical System · 141,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle did not restart and was pushed to the residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the dealer informed that the vin was not included i…”
2015-08-26 · Wheels · 112,000 mi“while driving home from work, just leaving town i hit 50 mph and the truck starts to wobble from side to side and vibrate till i slow down to under 40 mph. i got the notice from ford telling me it all had to do with tire pressure. i inflated the tires to the required pressure and it only made things worse. i have contacted them the first time thi…”
2015-03-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 138,576 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing on two separate occasions. the mechanic was unable to locate a failure on each visit. the vehicle was also taken to …”
2015-01-10 · Vehicle Speed Control“when speed control is engaged--sometimes when the decrease button is pushed the speed of vehicle increases. vehicle is 6.0 l diesel. the same events occurred with another '05 f 250 diesel. *tr …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.