2005 FORD F-250 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

381

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 7 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

16

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 FORD F-250 SD

The 2005 FORD F-250 SD has received a total of 381 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (68 complaints), Steering (65 complaints), and Suspension (46 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD, potentially affecting up to 312,853 vehicles.

Recall 20E090000 — EQUIPMENT

| 102 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 20E090000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

| 102 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 20E090000 — STEERING

| 102 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 11V352000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

| 26,715 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

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Recall 11V352000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

| 26,715 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

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Recall 08E026000 — EQUIPMENT

| 338 vehicles affected

Defect: TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL...

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE.

Remedy: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRUXXX AT 1-800-381-8320.

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Recall 05V270000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 180,104 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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.

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Recall 05V266000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 78,675 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD

381 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfront
Complaints: 68 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 65 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 46 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 21 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 13
Engine
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8 2 Fires 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 4
Structure
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11156780 | ENGINE | | 220,000 miles
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 WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
#11071927 | STEERING | | 35,000 miles
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, LAWTON, OK 73505, (580) 536-3325) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED MANY TIMES AND ADVISED HIM TO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SPEAK WITH THE OWNER OF THE DEALER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED FORD ACTION BULLETIN NUMBER: 09L02 (STEERING: WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR, TIRES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
#11044132 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 43,000 miles
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???
#11044132 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 43,000 miles
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???
#10971695 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 54,000 miles
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. AT 54,000, I MAKE A 100 MILE TRIP AND THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER STARTED DRAGGING. I AM NOT SURE HOW TO FIX THIS SINCE NO ONE HAS THE SOLUTION.ADDITIONALLY, I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THIS COULD CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE RESULTING IN FATALITIES.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FORD F-250 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD

Ford Motor Company has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-09-20-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD: SOME SUPER DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L 3V OR 6.8L 3V ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF OF THE FUEL FILL NOZZLE. *PE

0727 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

6.0L - REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE - HIGH ALTITUDE. *KB

0592 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT (HITTING THE JOUNCE BUMPERS) AND/OR MAKING A BANGING/CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. *TT

052615 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MIL ON WITH DTC P0460 -- 6.0L. *TT

18999 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

BEARING & SENSOR ASSEMBLY - ABS SENSOR IS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE - BASE PART NUMBER 2C204. *TT

06311 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN - 6.0L. *TT

06510 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P0460. *TT

051018 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

STEERING GEAR NOISE. MOAN/GRUNT NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY DURING LEFT TURNS. VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/24/2004 - 5.4L AND 6.8L ENGINE. *TT

0512 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT. *TT

18370 — SEATS

PASSENGER SEAT SLIGHTLY TILTED. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FORD F-250 SD

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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