2005 Ford F-450 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,105miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Ford F-450 SD, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,105 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Ford f-450. The contact was driving 5 MPH when a noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The transmission fly wheel bolts, caused damage to fly wheel, torque convert and the bolts were removed in order to correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 97,105 and the current mileage was 97,600. The consumer stated he heard a very unusual, loud noise emanating from the rear of the engine compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423926, filed 2011-09, 97,105 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 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…
- 10024867Apr 1, 20082005-08 f250-550 super duty manual transmission - clutch pedal concern.
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10023435Oct 1, 20072005-2008 f-super duty manual transmission- clutch pedal concern.
- 10022280Jul 25, 2007Buck/jerk when pulling large heavy gooseneck trailers. Diesel engines. Reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest calibration might solve the issue.
- 10019388Jan 1, 2006Buck/jerk steady throttle or slight tip in - 6.0l.
- 10018953Jan 1, 2006Service calibration update -- loss of rpm on deceleration -- 6.8l 3v. Various models including 2006 f-53 motorhome.
- 10018946Jan 1, 2006Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 4 | 22% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 23% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-450 SD
24 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
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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