2005 FORD F-350 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

269

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 8 Fires 1 Death

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 FORD F-350 SD

The 2005 FORD F-350 SD has received a total of 269 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (34 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (23 complaints), and Suspensionfront (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD, potentially affecting up to 312,515 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 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-350 SD

269 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 34
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 23 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 22 1 Crash
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 21 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 16 2 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 11
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 10
Suspension
Complaints: 10
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9
Engine
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11182761 | TIRES | | 230,000 miles
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
#11124008 | STEERING | | 143,000 miles
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 DANGEROUS SITUATION AT 60MPH+ OR ANY SPEED REALLY.
#10909134 | ENGINE | | N/A miles Fire
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
#10824888 | STEERING | | 170,000 miles
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 35-40 ON A CITY STREET AND 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. THIS IS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. THE WOBBLE WAS SO BAD THAT IT LOOSENED THE TRACK BAR AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE POWER STEERING HARD LINE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING FLUID WITHIN SECONDS. I HAVE RESEARCHED IT, TRIED REPLACING SEVERAL PARTS, LIKE TIE-RODS, AND IT HAS LESSENED A LITTLE BIT, BUT IF I HIT A BUMPY ROAD OR EVEN JUST A PATCH OF NEW PAVEMENT, IT STARTS SHAKING. I HAVE READ A LOT OF OTHER FORD OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR TRUCKS.
#10824888 | SUSPENSION | | 170,000 miles
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 35-40 ON A CITY STREET AND 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. THIS IS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. THE WOBBLE WAS SO BAD THAT IT LOOSENED THE TRACK BAR AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE POWER STEERING HARD LINE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING FLUID WITHIN SECONDS. I HAVE RESEARCHED IT, TRIED REPLACING SEVERAL PARTS, LIKE TIE-RODS, AND IT HAS LESSENED A LITTLE BIT, BUT IF I HIT A BUMPY ROAD OR EVEN JUST A PATCH OF NEW PAVEMENT, IT STARTS SHAKING. I HAVE READ A LOT OF OTHER FORD OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR TRUCKS.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FORD F-350 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD

Ford Motor Company has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

19015 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT

18635 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

HIGH PRESSURE PUMP O-RING AVAILABLE FOR CONCERN RELATED TO A HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OIL LEAK. *TT

0544 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

6.0 ENGINE OVERHEATING WITH A SNOW PLOW INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE. *TT

18393 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

FRONT END BOTTOMS OUT - HITS JOUNCE BUMPERS. *TT

05148 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOW POWER-COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED-OIL LEAK AT CAC CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES BUILT 4/1/2004 THROUGH 2/15/2005. *SC

062211 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT JUMPER LINE TO HYDROBOOST CONNECTION. *KB

06152 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 5.4 3V. *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FORD F-350 SD

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

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