2005 Ford F-550 SD Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles, 30 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD. The part named most often is fuel system, with 20 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and electrical system (4). 30 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,500 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 119 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 53 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system20 63%
- Engine cooling5 16%
- Electrical system4 13%
- Engine2 6.3%
- Tires2 6.3%
- Brakes1 3.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.1%
- Wheels1 3.1%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I was driving my truck and it started to lose power like it was running out of fuel. Then all of a sudden the truck just shut off. I couldn't get the truck to restart at all. The truck was towed to a garage. When I looked in to the fuel tank I found the inside of it was peeling apart. I checked the filter and they both were clogged with the lining of the fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10550628, filed 2013-11, 140,000 milesEngine cooling: “Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel my Ford f550 heavy duty truck equipped with diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall. I hear I'm not the only I know for a fact the Ford has had many problem's with their engine's if possible I would like to return it for a refund.”
NHTSA complaint #10246571, filed 2008-10, 11,000 milesElectrical system: “Truck stalled I check it fuel pump had stop working took to dealer, next time the ficm went bad I replaced it drove good for 1500 or so miles then problems again Ford said fuel tank rusting causing ficm to go bad and clog injectors Ford fixed I asked about use of coolent they could not find any problem but I have to add one galion every week and truck is starting to smoke!”
NHTSA complaint #10435649, filed 2011-11, 55,050 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2005 Ford f550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10512883, filed 2013-05, 53,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 30 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 77,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Exterior lighting › Tail lightsCovers: Ford F-550 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005…
- 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford F-550 SD 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
- 05V266000Jun 9, 2005Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford F-550 SD 2005, F-350 SD 2005, F-250 SD 2005 +1 more
On 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.
- 05V135000Apr 6, 2005Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitmanCovers: Ford F-550 SD 2005, F-450 SD 2005
On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not…
Recall details for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 119 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. When 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 and MERCON SP in the…
- 10186678Jan 27, 2021Equipment. Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating…
- 10178810Jul 8, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check…
- 10170992Jan 29, 2020Suspension. Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating…
- 10171326Jan 13, 2020Equipment. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for…
- 10171325Jan 13, 2020Equipment. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for…
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Electrical system. Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome…
- 10160885May 14, 2019Suspension. Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating…
- 10095225Jan 27, 2017Equipment. Some 2005-2017 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: 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, f-53 motorhome…
Other model years of the Ford F-550 SD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 85,000 | 12 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 12 | 148,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 11 | 22,350 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 9 | 33,006 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 40,500 | 10 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 26 | 33,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 23 | 32,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 44 | 43,982 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 32 | 47,500 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 49 | 36,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 33 | 60,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 22 | 59,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2001 | 29 | 130,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 72 | 51,500 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 61 | 65,000 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Ford F-550 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Ford F-550 SD have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford F-550 SD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 20 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.
Has the 2005 Ford F-550 SD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Ford F-550 SD reported?
Among the 30 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,500 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 77,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.