2005 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 9%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD, 9% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The truck stalled and skipped on the interstate almost causing a collision on I 85. According to the tech the fuel injection control module goes bad in almost every Ford f250 6.0 diesel engine when you hit this mileage. Not sure how we continue to give Ford a pass on this common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10441942, filed 2011-12, 117,000 miles“My 2005 Ford f250 diesel truck started having problems 2 weeks after warranty went out. The stc(snap-to-connect) fitting in the high pressure oil pump(hpop) has went out. In the stc fitting an o-ring blows in all the 2005-2007 vehicles which when engine is warm, it will not start. And must cool down in order to start. Ford knows of the problem and has put together a replacement for $60. The labor is an additional $1740. I cannot afford this, please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10384622, filed 2011-02, 86,000 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“My 2005 Ford f-250 superduty has had on going problems with the turbo and injection system on the 6.0l diesel. Initially the dealer cleaned the injectors, then at approximately 1000 miles after, at 16k miles the Ford dealership had to replace the entire turbo unit. I was told I need to drive the truck daily, and drive it hard, essentially beat on the truck in order for it to run well. I have started to notice a loss in fuel economy again as well as a decline in power.”
NHTSA complaint #10253735, filed 2009-01, 16,000 miles“This 2005 Ford f250sd I bought 3 years ago has been nothing but trouble. In the first 2 months of owning the vehicle the oil sensor switch went bad leaving me stranded twice. I finally talked Ford into replacing the switch since it had only been 2 months from purchase. Then a year later the fuel control module this site says it is a recall for this year but Ford says it is not. Cost $1200 now again not even 3 years later the oil switch blew out again. Even though a trained Ford mechanic replaced it. It is costing $1500 to have replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10422498, filed 2011-08, 197,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V266000Jun 9, 2005On 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.Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2005, F-350 SD 2005, F-450 SD 2005 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10024141Aug 1, 2008Ford lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer satisfaction program 07m08: certain 2005 model year f-150, f-super duty, expedition, and…
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel 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.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-250 SD
118 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 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 30, 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