2005 Ford F-550 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 miles“1. 2005 Ford f550 diesel truck stalling, rough idle, loss of power completely. 2. The diesel fuel tank is delaminating and has caused $6,000 worth in damages. My truck stopped working completely and was towed to a Ford dealership here in hawaii for diagnosis. My f550 is currently covered with a super duty diesel engine care warranty that cost over $3,000 yet Ford will not replace the defected tank that has caused thousands of problems nationwide to date. The tanks need to be recalled and individuals need to be reimbursed. Ford has taken away from our economy and endangered our roads. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10374878, filed 2011-01, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford f550. The contact stated the vehicle started loosing power and stalling while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the injection control pressure sensor failed. The contact reviewed NHTSA recall campaign number 05v270000 (electrical system: wiring), but was told by the manufacturer that their vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 148,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. Fuel injection control module was replaced. Updated 08/31/2011”
NHTSA complaint #10402214, filed 2011-05, 148,000 miles“We started experiencing problems with the wheels, brakes, electrical, engine and vehicle stalling when being driven in 2005-2008. Continued to have problems in 2009 with the transmission, coolant, lack of power, batteries and vehicle stalling while being driven. The Ford dealer diagnosed as a turbo problem, head gasket, vc gasket, EGR, oil cooler, no oil pressure. A new turbo was installed. In december 2009 the truck stalled while driving, due to a failed turbo hose. Jan. 2010, the truck stalled again. The cam sensor, injector and ficm were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10431108, filed 2011-05Related recalls
- 05V270000Jun 10, 2005Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may…Covers: Ford F-550 SD 2004–2005, Excursion 2004–2005, E-350 2004–2005 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10178810Jul 8, 2020These 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…
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 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…
- 10022673Sep 19, 2007Stuck or jumping/bouncing/erratic speedometer and/or tachometer.
- 10019810Apr 29, 2006Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795Apr 28, 2006P0404 SERVICE TIP.
- 10020135Jan 1, 20066.0l - mil on with dtc p0460.
- 10019378Jan 1, 2006Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
- 10018957Jan 1, 2006Mil on with dtc p0460 -- 6.0l.
- 10017928Jan 1, 2006Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse.
- 10017877Apr 1, 2005The normal output voltage from the ford trailer brake controller on certain vehicles built after 3/23/05 has changed.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2015 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 | 9 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-550 SD
20 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-550 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.
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