2005 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,117miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,117 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Crank, not start. High pressure oil system leak. Pump fitting leaking and ipr damaged. Removed and replaced hp oil pump, quick connect and ipr. Cost $1380.29 after only 705 miles, more repairs needed, of course not covered by warranty again. Why isn't something being done to force Ford to pay for repairs to this junk they put together? Work done by legacy Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10583873, filed 2014-04, 87,231 miles“Crank, no start. Numerous codes. Ficm failed voltage test, power balance test. Replaced ficm w remanufactured module, engine control (eec). Install cac tube. Replace serpentine belt, ato fuse, cae fuse, air inlet connection and aa clamp. Cost $1294.68 why wasn't this under warranty, since so many of these trucks need same repairs? Work done by legacy Ford new owner of Ford of walla walla..”
NHTSA complaint #10583868, filed 2014-04, 86,526 miles“Check gauge light came on. Temperature gauge almost to top. Towed from ontario, or., to baker, or. For repairs. Replaced coolant cap, still not right. Sand degas bottle and retest, still failed. Remove turbo assembly and intake. Pressure test. Egr cooler fails. Replace EGR cooler and install intake. Disassemble turbo and inspect. Carboned up. Replaced center rotating assembly and unison ring. Reassembled and tried to start. Static locked. Removed all glow plugs, crank engine to clear all cylinders and reinstall glow plugs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583652, filed 2014-04, 67,047 miles“Bought vehicle used in nov,2011. About 4 months later started having problems with engine power. Was told by Ford dealership that I bought it from would need to rebuild engine, should be covered under extended warranty (involved EGR, gaskets and bent head bolts). Call Ford extended warranty people. Refused to pay anything. Now truck has about 96000 miles on it and the truck is stalling out while driving down the road, took back to dealership again, was told that the injectors are the problem now. Decided to check out recalls on this veh. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475188, filed 2012-09, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056148May 30, 2014Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 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