2005 Ford F-450 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 60%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford F-450 SD, 60% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 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.
“Ford f 450 diesel fuel tank is delaminating causing the truck to stall causing a dangerous situation on the road. From research on the internet, this is not an isolated problem. Apparently Ford is ignoring the problem and shifting the blame to fuel. My chevy nor my fathers dodge have this problem. It is very expensive to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10350176, filed 2010-08, 50,000 miles“We have a Ford 2005 f-450 rack body truck. In 2007-08 we paid a Ford dealership approx.$4000 to replace fuel tank, fuel pump and injectors on said vehicle. Just this week, a different Ford dealership informed us that the original problem happened again and we would incur similar expenses because Ford does not consider this a defect on their part but a problem with the fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10373510, filed 2010-12, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was driven to the dealership for sluggishness. I was told that the fuel filter was dirty. Service person replaced the fuel filter and now the truck won't run at all. I am informed that there is fuel contamination. Towed the vehicle to another repair station and I am informed that the lining of the fuel tank is peeling off and the peeling material is now clogging the fuel pump and injection.”
NHTSA complaint #10243146, filed 2008-09, 37,000 miles“In 2006 34,918 miles Ford had to replace the fuel pump on my 2005 f450 truck. They also replaced the injectors several times also replaced the turbo. They have found rust in the system, this is caused from the liner in the tank has fallen apart. The truck runs real bad, bucking and losing power. The mileage on the truck now is 125000. I have changed my fuel filter many times and within mins after changing the bucking starts. I live in the san francisco area and I know they regulate the fuel. The shop wants $4000.00 to change my injectors, then $2100.00 to change the tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478817, filed 2012-10, 34,918 miles“I brought my companies 2005 Ford f450 super duty to the dealer for oil leaks & running poorly . The fuel tank has delaminated & they will not cover the repair .”
NHTSA complaint #10292528, filed 2009-11, 29,386 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-450 SD 2005, F-350 SD 2005, F-250 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…
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 19 | 28% |
| 2007 | 12 | 75% |
| 2006 | 26 | 74% |
| 2005 | 24 | 60% |
| 2004 | 20 | 61% |
| 2003 | 6 | 38% |
| 2002 | 7 | 50% |
| 2001 | 7 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 16% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-450 SD
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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