2005 Ford F-250 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 11%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ficm had to be replaced after many repairs to my f250 Ford pick up 6.0 diesel NHTSA#05v270000 recall my truck broke down on the freeway I paid $1,115.00 to fix the problem the dealer told me that it was not a warranty problem all though my truck has had this problem for a long time please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10217320, filed 2008-02, 17,000 miles“I was heading down my street in my neighborhood and just before the street bends to the left my truck stalled and I lost my power brakes and power steering. Doing the best I could I turned the wheel just enough to avoid the car parked on the side of the street then I proceeded to run through my neighbor's wrought iron gate and plaster coming to rest on the hill in his front yard. After assessing the damage, I tried to start my truck to see if I could move it. It started and I moved it to my driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667185, filed 2014-12, 344,000 miles“It took several times before I could crank my truck and once it was started it smoked badly but did eventually clear up. It spit and sputtered on the way to work so I dropped it off at the mechanics shop. The mechanic inspected it and the fuel injector module was bad. I researched the recall list and called the Ford dealership in mobile, al based on the recall list to have the problem repaired; gave them my VIN and was told that my vehicle was not included in any recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460354, filed 2012-06, 283,000 miles“I take my truck to dealer: salinas valley Ford with address on 1100 auto center cir salinas ,ca for the recall posted on your ad with # 05v270000 and dealer told me that the computer don't show any recall or job about this and they can't do anything. They explained to me that recall posted on web pages not always are true. So who's is telling the truth dealer or NHTSA?”
NHTSA complaint #10134900, filed 2005-08, 4,980 miles“I have a 2005 Ford f-250 6.0 diesel purchased in february 2005. Over the last year or so the truck has intermittent loss of power. This mostly occurs during take off from a stop. It has resulted in several near crashes due to faltering in the middle of an intersection. The NHTSA has a recall for this issue (05v270000) which Ford acknowledges. Ford however refuses to cover the repairs for this because my VIN is outside of the VIN specific recall. Even thought this recall effects my vehicle's model year and trouble code.”
NHTSA complaint #10374061, filed 2011-01, 55,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10178810Jul 8, 2020These 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…
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative…
- 10022673Sep 19, 2007Stuck or jumping/bouncing/erratic speedometer and/or tachometer.
- 10019810Apr 29, 2006Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795Apr 28, 2006P0404 SERVICE TIP.
- 10020135Jan 1, 20066.0l - mil on with dtc p0460.
- 10019378Jan 1, 2006Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
- 10018957Jan 1, 2006Mil on with dtc p0460 -- 6.0l.
- 10017928Jan 1, 2006Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse.
- 10017877Apr 1, 2005The normal output voltage from the ford trailer brake controller on certain vehicles built after 3/23/05 has changed.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 10 | 25% |
| 2023 | 14 | 32% |
| 2022 | 19 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 22% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology