2005 Ford F-250 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 13%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 13% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,550 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2005 Ford f-250 super duty I have been having problems with this truck since jan of 2206 I brought it in for an update and it hasn't run right since then. It first started with speed bucking. So brought it back they said it was fixed on my way home it started again then in has no power than it wont shift .. This has been going on and on .. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204495, filed 2007-09, 22,000 miles“While on vacation truck started losing power then started blowing coolant from the exhaust pipe. Called aaa had truck towed to Ford dealership where they told me truck had bad EGR cooler. Not only that but my truck was 8 months out of warranty. Dealership repaired truck, cost was over $2,500. Not only did I have to travel 2 hours to pick my truck up 3 days later after repair, but found online they are a lot of 6.0 power stroke customers having same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435979, filed 2011-11, 69,000 miles“Ford f-250 with the 6.0l diesel motor has a recurring issue of a failing EGR cooler. The failure of their cooler can result in coolant entering the engine and creating a motor failure. At 99,000 miles I had a EGR and oil cooler replaced. At 113,000 miles I have had another failure. The cost to the consumer to repair this problem is at a minimum of $2,500. Ford is aware of this problem (ask any Ford service technician) and refuses to provide a permanent resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10345224, filed 2010-07, 113,000 miles“I have a 2005 Ford f-250 super duty which I bought in july of 2005 (own it for 27 months) brand new. Recently (3 months ago) the check engine light came on and I took it to the dealer and they said that they could not find anything wrong and that they reset the computer. At that time my vehicle was under warranty. My check engine light came on again last week and once again I took it in to the dealership. Now the vehicle has 40000 mile and it is past the warranty period (36000). …”
NHTSA complaint #10205375, filed 2007-10, 40,100 miles“I could have been killed. In sept. 2005 I leased a f250 and since it has given me nothing but trouble. Exhaust problems (3 times for that) injector failed, many little bugs that the dealer cant fix. On 6-24-06 on I-94 doing a 65-68 MPH, the engine hesitates for a second then suddenly the wheels locked up and I lost control, skidding almost hitting 3 other cars and the wall on the shoulder. Finally after steering to the shoulder - stopped and basically had a panic attack, saw my life flash before my eyes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162167, filed 2006-07, 4,869 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10032613Apr 1, 2010Ford: 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.
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10027985Sep 1, 2008Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10024865Apr 1, 20081999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip.
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10022293Jul 25, 20076.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021464Apr 27, 20076.0l oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021462Apr 27, 2007Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 7 | 12% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 34% |
| 2009 | 5 | 22% |
| 2008 | 33 | 23% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 7% |
| 2005 | 37 | 13% |
| 2004 | 101 | 40% |
| 2003 | 72 | 40% |
| 2002 | 101 | 41% |
| 2001 | 91 | 32% |
| 2000 | 69 | 30% |
| 1999 | 95 | 38% |
| 1997 | 11 | 28% |
| 1996 | 4 | 36% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsElectrical system
32 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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